Posts by Kathleen Lewis DC
WHY ATLASPROFILAX FOR NECK & BACK PAIN?
By Kathleen Lewis, D.C. There are many factors involved in creating neck and back pain. Some of these include: Abnormal posture Changes in connective tissue (fascia) Tight muscles Compensation patterns Abnormal stress across the discs between the vertebrae Pressure on spinal nerves Pressure on the dura mater (the layer of connective tissue around the brain…
Read MoreHOW HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HELPS IMMUNITY
Did you know that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help the immune system? The subject of immunity is a hot topic today due to Covid-19. How do you optimize the functioning of your immune system? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (AKA HBOT) increases oxygen levels in tissues. Increased tissue oxygen levels inhibit the growth of bacteria and also…
Read MoreWHY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN?
Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is helpful for many conditions. Studies have shown that it is able to: Strengthen the immune system Improve wound healing Promote formation of connective tissue and new skin Encourage fracture repair Cause new blood vessels to grow (angiogenesis), improving circulation Aid recovery after traumatic brain injuries and concussions Increase stem cell…
Read MoreWHAT TO EXPECT IN AN HBOT SESSION
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is oxygen under pressure. The increased pressure increases the concentration of oxygen in the tissues, which has multiple benefits described in other posts. Dressed comfortably, you lie down on a cushy mat in a roomy cylinder-shaped chamber. The chamber has windows on the top and at the ends. Outside the chamber are…
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