Traumatic brain injury (TBI), long COVID, infections, and other conditions can cause symptoms that affect your daily functioning. Brain fog, memory issues, fatigue, and other symptoms can keep you from feeling your best or functioning. While some people simply accept this “new normal,” it is possible to take action to restore and protect your health and well-being.
Holistic therapies can help your brain and body heal after infection or injury. Live O2 therapy is a treatment that can support the body’s healing process by delivering high levels of oxygen into the bloodstream and damaged tissues. This innovative therapy can improve health and functioning after injuries, infections, and other conditions.
This article will detail what to expect during your first Live O2 therapy session. You will also learn the benefits of Live O2 therapy, when you can expect to experience results, and how this therapy differs from hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
If you or someone in your life lives with brain fog, cognitive decline, dizziness, or other disruptive symptoms after a brain injury, infection, or mental health condition, you are not alone. Contact the specialists at The Hartman Center to learn about how Live O2 and other holistic treatments can support your healing and overall well-being. Reach out with questions or to schedule an intake appointment now.
What is Live O2 Therapy?
Live O2 therapy is a holistic therapy that can increase blood oxygen levels safely and quickly. Research shows that higher blood oxygen levels can support better immune function, increased energy levels, and more effective healing.
Live O2 therapy uses a simple but effective technique to deliver saturated oxygen into the bloodstream. During sessions, people engage in moderate exercise while alternately breathing concentrated oxygen and normally-oxygenated room air. This process allows the body to absorb more oxygen and deliver it to damaged areas of the brain and body.
Who Benefits From Live O2 Therapy?
Low blood oxygen levels are associated with many mental and physical conditions that can impact daily functioning. Some symptoms of oxygen deficiency include:
- Circulation problems
- Depression
- Digestive problems
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- General weakness in the body
- Hangovers
- Headaches
- Immune system deficiency
- Irritability
- Lung issues
- Memory issues
- Muscle pain
- Sexual dysfunction
- Vision problems
- Weight gain
Many holistic health professionals and medical practitioners believe increasing blood oxygen levels can lead to more effective healing, better immunity, pain relief, and other benefits. Increased blood oxygenation allows red blood cells and plasma to carry greater amounts of oxygen to the tissues and organs.
Live O2 therapy can safely increase blood oxygen levels with minimal discomfort or downtime, allowing people to incorporate this therapy easily into their lives.
Some of the most common reported benefits of receiving Live O2 therapy include:
- Less perceived pain
- Stronger immune function
- Better coordination and balance
- Clearer thinking, better focus, and other cognitive improvements
Live O2 therapy may be beneficial for people who live with:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Insomnia and other sleep issues
- Migraines and headaches
- Chronic pain
- Post-concussion syndrome
- Brain fog
- Coordination or balance issues
- Breathing issues
Many holistic practitioners offering Live O2 therapy believe this innovative therapy can help to reduce whole-body inflammation, resulting in quicker healing, more energy, and improved immunity. They may offer Live O2 therapy to help people heal after injury or infection, or to counteract inflammation from aging and a wide range of other physical conditions.
Preparing for Your First Live O2 Therapy Session: What to Expect During Treatment
Live O2 therapy may have significant health benefits for people living with a wide range of physical conditions. Knowing what to expect during treatment can help you prepare for your first session.
Before treatment
Before beginning Live O2 therapy, you will meet with a holistic health practitioner or medical professional to be assessed. The practitioner will conduct a thorough assessment to identify aspects of your health and well-being that require attention. Then, your practitioner will determine whether Live O2 therapy is right for you as part of a holistic wellness treatment plan.
After completing an assessment, your practitioner will explain what happens during Live O2 sessions. You may receive other therapies before starting treatment or simply begin Live O2 therapy.
Your practitioner may advise you to stay hydrated and eat well before and between Live O2 sessions.
During treatment
Live O2 therapy can occur in an outpatient clinic or private office. During your first treatment session, your practitioner will show you the equipment they will use to administer the therapy. This typically includes pulse and blood oxygen monitors, a specialized mask connected to a reservoir, and a recumbent bike.
You should wear comfortable clothing during therapy sessions. Avoid wearing anything heavy or restrictive, as you will be completing a moderate workout on a recumbent bike throughout the session.
Before a treatment session, your practitioner will attach blood oxygen and heart rate monitors to assess the treatment’s efficacy. Then, you will put on a mask with a hose connected to a reservoir containing two pouches of air. One pouch contains 95% pure oxygen, and the other contains high-altitude air.
Your practitioner will ensure the mask fits well and that you are comfortable. Then, you will ride the recumbent bike at high- and low-intensity intervals for a determined amount of time. People typically spend about 15 minutes exercising while alternately breathing highly concentrated oxygen and high-altitude air.
Your treatment team will monitor your oxygen levels and heart rate throughout your workout. This will provide important data about how your body is responding to the therapy.
After treatment
After you complete a workout, your practitioner will help you remove the mask and monitors. They may also advise you on aftercare instructions, such as eating well and staying hydrated.
Some people notice positive effects immediately after treatment, and some people require multiple sessions before experiencing the benefits of Live O2 therapy. You and your practitioner will develop a treatment plan that may include additional therapies and additional Live O2 sessions.
What are the Benefits of Increased Blood Oxygenation?
Blood oxygen levels can be a predictor of general health. Healthy blood oxygen levels are critical to your cognitive health, immunity, energy levels, and ability to heal effectively. Increasing a person’s blood oxygen levels can have numerous benefits, including:
- Reduced duration of inflammation
- More efficient bone regeneration
- New blood vessel growth
- Better flexibility and range of motion
- More oxygen in the body’s tissues
- Less swelling
- Lower risk of infection
- Better circulation
- Increased stem cell growth
- Increased white blood cell production
- Improvements in lung functioning
- Increased metabolism and nutrient circulation
- Calmer nerves resulting in reduced stress
- Muscle relaxation
Some holistic practitioners believe that increasing blood oxygen levels can help regenerate tissues and decrease inflammation associated with medical conditions and aging. Increasing blood oxygen levels may help people heal more effectively, combat “normal” aging, and recover functioning after brain injury, illness, or infection.
Live O2 therapy can quickly and safely raise blood oxygen levels without the risk of complications or the need for downtime. This customizable, holistic therapy can help people of all ages and abilities regain functioning and live the healthiest lives possible.
How is Live O2 Therapy Different From Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been used for many years to increase blood oxygen levels and promote healing. However, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has many downsides, including its cost, length of treatment, and effectiveness.
First, hyperbaric oxygen therapy requires specialized equipment that limits where it can be administered. People must go to specialized clinics with pressurized chambers. Live O2 therapy uses minimal equipment to deliver a highly effective treatment, making it accessible to more people.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses a standardized approach that may not work for everyone. Live O2 therapy is fully customizable, allowing people with a range of fitness levels and abilities to experience it.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions are more time-consuming, requiring frequent, one-hour sessions to experience results. However, people may experience the benefits of Live O2 therapy in just one 15-minute session. Live O2 therapy sessions are typically spaced several days apart, making them more accessible to people with busy schedules.
Finally, hyperbaric oxygen therapy uses external pressurization to “force” oxygen into the body. Live O2 therapy creates pressure from within the body, allowing the tissues to “pull” in more oxygen. This can reduce the risk of side effects and will enable the body to retain higher blood oxygen levels for longer periods.
Learn More About Live O2 Therapy Now
If you live with brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, pain, or other side effects from a brain injury or other conditions, help is available at The Hartman Center. Take the first step of your healing journey by learning about Live O2 therapy. Contact our intake specialists to learn more about our programs or to schedule an intake assessment.
You do not have to accept daily discomfort as your new normal. Contact The Hartman Center specialists today to begin living the healthier, happier life you deserve.