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Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Autism

November 13, 2017May 28, 2018 Nancy Smith

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for autism has come up as an effective alternative treatment for children suffering from the neurodevelopmental disorder. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or HBOT is a treatment that involves inhaling oxygen in a pressurized chamber. It has been accepted as a successful treatment for many disorders like Carbon Monoxide poisoning, arterial gas embolism and more. 97% of oxygen in our body is carried by hemoglobin for circulation throughout the human body. With additional oxygen supply in the body, the percentage oxygen content of hemoglobin increases to 100%. Body tissues…

How HBOT Is a Cure to PTSD and TBI Symptoms?

May 28, 2017May 28, 2018 Nancy Smith

In spite of a rapid growth in the number of people being affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) throughout the past decade, you’ll hardly find any preponderant treatment for cure. You must be knowing about hyberbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as a mode of treatment to fasten the healing of wounds. Surprisingly, the recent collaborative study, after a lot of experimentation, has affirmed HBOT to be a potential treatment for TBI and PTSD. Therefore, first let us know in detail about TBI, PTSD, and HBOT. Traumatic…

HBOT Device Market to Grow at a CAGR of 7.2% between 2015 and 2020

September 24, 2016December 22, 2016 Nancy Smith

The market of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) devices is anticipated to grow at a brisk CAGR of 7.2% between 2015 and 2020, according to a news report. It adds further that the details, which also feature the production-demand data, have been commissioned under the title “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment, 2015 – 2020”. The market of HBOT devices primarily comprises of three segments – product, application, and region; each influences the market in one way or the other. Under the product segment, the devices…

HBOT – Highly Beneficial for the Brain and the Body

October 6, 2015December 22, 2016 Nancy Smith

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a treatment in which an individual is provided with 100% oxygen under conditions where the pressure is higher than normal. HBOT provides high oxygen amounts to the body’s tissues and organs, improving the healing process. This makes the therapy a highly effective treatment for a number of health issues. HBOT not only helps in case of issues in the body, but also in the brain. HBOT encourages recovery of neurons and the brain from injury. HBOT is employed as an alternative treatment for Autism Spectrum…

Placental Abnormalities may Lead Autistic Disabilities

December 11, 2014December 22, 2016 Nancy Smith

We have known about different neurological as well as brain disorders by seeing our friends, relatives, neighbours who have suffered as well as are suffering from different mental retarding diseases. Sometimes we can know better by self experience, how our over populated society is suffering from different psychiatric disorders. Autism is one of these brain disorders. Unlike other brain diseases, autism/ ASD is strongly genetic, with discovery of over 100 genetic bio-markers. Not only that, but over 500 genetic variants have been also discovered which are not identical for each…

Rapamycin May Be A Hope To Combat Autism

August 29, 2014December 22, 2016 Nancy Smith

As most of the population is suffering from autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and people from the first world countries belonging to the U.S are mostly diagnosed with autism according to the data report of CDC, so we are very much concerned about this incurable brain disorder. Yes, autism is an incurable brain disease because of its strong genetic basis. And the latest CDC data report says that, 1 out of 68 children is suffering from autistic disabilities. Here are some points we have to know before discussing about autism….

Is Behavioral Therapy Going To Be Abusive Or Not?

August 5, 2014December 22, 2016 Nancy Smith

Autism, a neurological as well as genetic disorder is found in 1 out of 68 children in the U.S. according to the CDC data report of 2010. But this data report is not enough to rip off this brain disorder from our society. So, we first need to know about the symptoms to diagnose this brain disorder as early as possible to fight back ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). We all know the basic autistic symptoms as it occurs with Non-verbal communication Lack of eye contact Learning disabilities Repetitive behavior Cognitive…

How HBOT Can Help To Improve Autism

June 19, 2014October 9, 2017 Nancy Smith

Autism: More or less we all know about this one neurological disorder, though autism is not only one disorder, it deals with different types of social skill impairments. It causes Improper verbal or non verbal communications Repetitive behavior Stereotyped behavior Lack of eye contact Cognitive disabilities These are the striking disorders. Apart from these, current studies suggest that the autistic children also suffer from, Sleepless nights Hormonal imbalances Immune deficiency etc. And according to the CDC data report of 2010, autism is found in 1 out of 68 children in…

Epilepsy Can Enhance Autism Effects

May 30, 2014December 22, 2016 Nancy Smith

We all know about autism, a well spread neurological disorder, and according to the current CDC data report of 2010, it is found in 1 out of 68 children. But autism is not a disease for children, it is also found in adults if it is not properly diagnosed at an early stage. In those cases, autism can show its severity with the addition of many symptoms. There are two more things I have to say about autism. Autism is not a disease with one or a single symptom; that…

TACA Leader Nancy Cook shares her experience with OxyHealth’s Vitaeris 320

December 20, 2013May 28, 2018 Nancy Smith

Nancy Cook's experience with OxyHealth's Vitaeris 320

During her childhood, Nancy had some breathing issues which was a matter of great concern for her before she used OxyHealth’s Vitaeris 320. Says Nancy about her experience inside the hyperbaric chamber – “It’s comfortable, there is lots of room in it, it’s very easy to open and close. We had very little issue with the change in pressure. My grandson had a very little issue with the change in pressure. When I was a child, I had lots and lots of air trouble, so I was concerned that the change…