Evidence of Hyperbaric Therapy as a Promising Treatment for Autism

Every parent dreams of raising their child in the healthiest possible manner and strives to provide them with an optimum standard of living. However, there are a few instances wherein children develop health conditions, such as autism spectrum disorders, that can hamper their very long-term health, well-being, and happiness. What is an Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that usually manifests quite early in young children, significantly hindering their social and psychological development. The causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are still being researched by medical experts….

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Hyperbaric Chamber Cost: Is it Worth the Investment?

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is often identified as a potent form of treatment for decompression sickness. However, not many are aware of its usage in treating multiple inflammations, infections, and wounds. Simply put, the hyperbaric chamber treats a patient to a high concentration of oxygen [a little higher than normal atmospheric pressure OR 1-atmosphere absolute (ATA)] flowing through the tissues, thus speeding the healing process. In recent years, medical institutions and individual practitioners have witnessed an increasing demand for hyperbaric chambers, especially for treating out-patients. The chambers, on the other hand,…

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Family of a 2-Year-Old Gets Creative and Raises Money for Hyperbaric Therapy

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Maddie Elicio was just 22-months-old when he had a near drowning experience in the family pool. His mother recalls the bone-chilling experience when she saw Maddie floating on top of water face down. Though Maddie’s father jumped in to pull him out of water, he suffered brain damage. The incident was so tragic for Maddie’s twin sister that she wouldn’t leave him alone and it was hard to separate the two. He was in water for 10 minutes which led to severe damage of his brain cortex. Doctors rated the…

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Oxygen Therapy Revived Brain Functioning of Toddler Eden

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Oxygen therapy miraculously saved a 2-year-old child who almost drowned in a swimming pool at her home. There are numerous other success stories related to hyperbaric therapy that involves breathing pure oxygen. The process is known to have a healing effect on many other ailments such as autism, cerebral palsy, sports injuries, traumatic brain injury, etc. Let’s see what is hyperbaric oxygen therapy. What Is HBOT Therapy? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a process that involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Normally, red blood cells transport oxygen in our…

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SFU to Research Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Autism

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Simon Frazer University (SFU) is a public research academia established in 1965 and based in British Columbia, Canada. It has branches in Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver. Being one of the premier academic institutions in Canada, over the years SFU has contributed significantly in the research and development of medical science. Since April 2015, SFU has been conducting focused research and analyzing the effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) on autistic patients. Who is Funding the Research? The research is being funded by Darryl and Lee Frost, who have been magnanimous…

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Research Suggests that HBOT Relieves Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia affects 1 in 70 Americans on average, and is more common among women than men. Out of more than 12 million Americans who suffer from it, a majority of patients are women who belong to the 25-60 age group. It is difficult to diagnose, and often confused with other medical conditions. As a result, a patient may be subjected to unrelenting pain for months or even years prior to its diagnosis. There are only a few therapies available at present which can relieve the shooting pains arising from fibromyalgia….

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Research Shows HBOT Devices Market to Hit USD 2.9 Billion by 2020

As per Transparency Market Research’s market report, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Devices Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 – 2020, the worldwide HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) devices market held a value of USD 1,851.6 million in the year 2013. The market is likely to grow at 7.2% CAGR in the period of forecast from the year 2014 to 2020, and would reach about USD 2,985.5 million in the year 2020. The HBOT devices market consists of topical HBOT devices, multiplace HBOT devices, and monoplace…

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HBOT – Reliable to Treat Autism and CP even for Celebrities

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Almost all of us know that there are different kinds of brain injuries and neuronal malfunctions from mild to severe. The important part is to understand how serious these neuronal issues can be. As per CDC report of 2008, 1 out of 88 children was found with autistic disabilities, whereas the last 2010 CDC data report says that 1 out of 68 children is with autism / ASD in U.S.   How serious the autism is with its symptoms: Besides CDC reports, it was also reported that 91% of autistic…

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy benefits to treat low level Oxygen diseases

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We know, except few of anaerobic microorganisms, viruses and sulphur bacteria, oxygen is an essential gaseous element for all living species including humans or us. Water, the alternative meaning of life also needs oxygen to be formed. So, absence of this important element from our life may cause serious issues. We value this life saving element when we are in conditions with inadequate amount of oxygen. There are many conditions when we experience the value of oxygen. Conditions due to Oxygen deficiency: The conditions caused due to lack of oxygen…

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Down Memory Lane About Hyperbaric Chambers

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The hyperbaric oxygen chamber is of great help for people spread across the world. We know that it forms a critical instrument in case of medical treatments for certain kinds of health problems and even injuries. But there are not many people who know beyond the benefits it has when it comes to healing and curing patients. So it is time for me to throw in some light on the advent of hyperbaric chambers, how it came into existence and how it has been upgraded to cater to a larger…

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