Ready to learn more about Ozone Therapy? What’s all the hype about anyway?

Here at Elevated Natural Health, one of the pillars of our treatment protocols is Ozone Therapy. Read on to learn more about what it is, how it’s used, and why it may be for you. 
 
What is ozone?
Ozone is a gas and a form of oxygen found naturally in nature. It’s the smell you smell during a lightning storm. It consists of 3 atoms of oxygen bound together. In this form, the molecule is reactive, and it will break apart readily to form 2-atom molecules, which is the more stable form of oxygen and the type of oxygen that we breathe. 
 
What is the brief history of ozone? 
Ozone was first discovered in 1785 and has been used as an antimicrobial agent non-medically since at least the 1870s. It has been used medically since about 1900, first in European countries and later in the United States closer to the 1980s. 
 
How is it used medically?
In medicine, we can use ozone many ways. It is used: 

• to stimulate the immune system
• to assist in detox
• to optimize metabolism
• to combat infection
• to improve circulation
• and more…

We can administer it:

• as an IV (your blood is treated with ozone gas, then delivered back to you for the ozone to have a body-wide effect) 
• injected into sore or arthritic joints or trigger points in muscles 
• irrigated through sinuses and ears
• taken orally
• applied topically
• infused vaginally and rectally
• used in saunas 
• and bagging of limbs to treat infections!

 
Ozone is so versatile in its applications. It really could be considered on almost all treatment plans! 
 
How could it be helpful for me? 
Are you struggling with poor immune function (chronic illness or repeat infection/illness)? Dealing with low metabolism? Poor circulation? Looking to improve your exercise performance? Interested in detoxing to improve your skin health? Or have a persistent rash that is not responding to other treatments? 

Why not give it a try? 

Ozone is fairly easy, relatively low cost, and exceedingly safe. It is definitely worth talking to you doctor about your options around ozone therapy. 
 
One more thing…
Keep in mind that ozone is NOT approved for the use of anything by the FDA. It is NOT covered by insurance either. Therefore, it’s unlikely that conventionally trained medical doctors will have much education around the use of ozone for anything medical. Ozone IS toxic when it is inhaled (cautions are always made to prevent this from happening when we use it for any treatment). When used properly under the guidance of appropriately trained professionals, ozone is very effective and safe.