There are many people who ask what ozone is’ “Isn’t that just a hole in the atmosphere?” and “what is sooo good about ozone”! Well, yes, there is a hole in the atmosphere but that isn’t what we are referring to. Ozone is a powerful antioxidant. Just to give you an idea, ozone is 3,000 times faster than chlorine to purify water!! Ozone can kill bacteria, fungi, viruses and leap a building in a single bound. (That last part is Superman reference just in case you missed it). 

Ozone was first used for medicinal purposes by Nichola Tesla in 1900!! So, it has been around for a very long time (That guy was super nerdy! Love it!). There have been at least 10 major books and over 1,700 studies over the last 20 yrs to substantiate use and protocols for ozone use. 

Ozone can help your body decrease inflammation, fight against bacterial, fungal and viral infections; detoxify your body from all of the toxins that we ingest and are exposed to everyday; correct and activate metabolic processes in the liver and kidneys to help you work more efficiently!

How is ozone administered?

There are a few options autohemotherapy (IV), rectal insufflation (Yup, the ‘ol poop shoot), limb bag, vaginal insufflation (good for UTIs and vaginal infections), nose/ears insufflation (great for allergies!).

Who would benefit from ozone therapy?

Those with autoimmune disease (Fibromyalgia, lupus, RA, SM, Raynaud’s disease), circulatory conditions (neuropathy, PVD), skin disorders (eczema, rosacea, psoriasis), viral infections (Mononucleosis, herpes, hepatitis), bacterial infections (wound infections, pneumonia, peritonitis), respiratory diseases, joint pain, inflammatory conditions (colitis, arthritis, bursitis, IBS, iritis). This list is not exhaustive but these are just a few examples. 

“We don’t know how bad we feel until we feel better!”

 Cynthia Ramos

With any medical therapy there are those who would not be good candidates for ozone therapy (it’s a bummer but true). Those with blood coagulation problems, bleeding organs, an allergy to ozone, strokes, recent heart attack, intoxicated, pregnant or have a G6PD deficiency (I can tell you all about this if you are curious. It’s a quick story, I promise.).

There are ways that ozone is dangerous. DO NOT BREATHE IT DIRECTLY INTO YOUR LUNGS. It is caustic to your lung tissue. This is not a therapy to directly inject into your veins either! Don’t let anyone try to convince you that this is a safe alternative.

Education is the first step to a healthier you and this is your health redefined.

 - Volume I Issue #2