Ozone therapy is an alternative treatment option that uses ozone with the aim of increasing oxygen levels in the body. Terapi this has been used for more than a century and it has been proven that its use relatively safe, consistent results, with minimal side effects.
Ozone is a colorless gas consisting of 3 oxygen atoms called O3. Ozone you can feel as fresh air that usually appears after the rain. In the mid-nineteenth century when it was first discovered, ozone was known as a molecule in the form of a pungent and explosive gas.
Although considered dangerous, researchers believe that ozone has a therapeutic effect. Studies in the laboratory show, ozone can inhibit the growth of viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and fungi. Apart from that, this therapy is considered to stimulate oxygen metabolism and activate the immune system.
There are many methods for performing ozone therapy. Generally, ozone gas is entered into the body directly, namely through:
- Intramuscular (injection into muscle)
- Intravenous (injection into a vein)
- Directly to body tissues that need ozone.
Ozone Therapy for Lower Back Pain Treatment
Ozone gas injections are thought to be beneficial for people with lower back pain due to pinched nerves (HNP). This effect is related to the effect of ozone which has good anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
One study showed that ozone therapy combined with physical therapy was effective in treating nerve pain in spinal hernia patients. Another study showed that oxygen-ozone injection treatment coupled with corticosteroid injection also showed good pain-relieving effects and was almost equivalent to the effect of reducing pain in pinched nerve patients undergoing spinal surgery.
Ozone Therapy for Tumor Treatment and Cancer
In laboratory studies, it appears that ozone therapy with a certain concentration can inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells, breast cancer, and uterine tumors. Other studies have shown that ozone therapy can enhance the immune effect of fighting cancer cells in the body.
And although ozone therapy is said to be unable to prolong the life expectancy of chemotherapy patients, chemotherapy patients undergoing ozone therapy tend to have a better response to therapy with fewer chemotherapy side effects.
Ozone Therapy for Ptreatment Luka Ddiabetes
One of the complications that often occurs in diabetics is a wound that is difficult to heal. These diabetic sores over time can cause ulcers that become infected and quickly expand.
The good news, according to a study, is that ozone therapy with wound care and antibiotics in diabetics provides a better therapeutic effect in wound healing, when compared to antibiotics alone. This effect is thought to be related to the ability of ozone therapy to help deliver oxygen to injured body tissues, as well as reduce inflammation.
Ozone Therapy for Dental Medicine
A medical journal states that ozone therapy has great benefits in tartar therapy, repairing cavities, treatment of gum disease which often causes bad breath, treatment of internal dental infections or endodontic therapy.
Ozone therapy has been shown to be effective in eradicating bacteria, viruses, and fungi found in the roots of infected teeth. Ozone therapy is also said to help the healing process in perioral herpes. In addition, ozone therapy is also said to be a treatment for maxillary posterior tooth pain caused by infection and sinusitis. The power of disinfectant in ozone therapy is thought to be more than the use of antibiotics.
Ozone Therapy for the Treatment of SARS
Ozone with its energy-rich molecules is believed to play a role in the treatment of SARS (acute respiratory disease). In these cases, ozone can be practiced as a sole therapy, or realistically applied as an adjunct to standard treatment. And it is believed that, unlike currently available antivirals, ozone therapy will be more effective for all types and subtypes of the virus that causes SARS.
It should be noted that although ozone therapy is considered as a side treatment option for serious diseases, until now research and clinical trials related to ozone therapy are still ongoing and there is not enough medical evidence to support the use of ozone as a medical treatment therapy.
If you want to try this ozone therapy, make sure the practitioner who performs the therapy has a clear reputation and license. The reason is, ozone therapy is not without risks, using it wrong can result in damaging red blood cells. You are advised to consult a doctor before deciding to undergo ozone therapy. Consider the benefits and risks, and discuss with your doctor about other treatment options for your condition.
