It is noted
in the literature that all individuals using ozone therapy
should also ensure adequate amounts of
Vitamins B (complex),
C, E, A, (& Beta Carotene), Zinc, Selenium, and some have
recommended N-acetyl-Cysteine, and Copper.
Ozone Sauna
The benefits of a steam sauna on the immune system and disease
processes have been well documented. In addition to being relaxing
and soothing, a sauna and the accompanying induced hyperthermia
on the body, mimics the beneficial effects of a fever, without
the discomfort. At 104 degrees F., for example, the growth rate
of the polio virus is reduced up to 250 times; at 106 degrees
pneumococcus, a bacterium responsible for pneumonia, dies.
Although the effects of this artificial method of increasing
the body temperature are not as comprehensive as a natural fever,
there are definite system wide effects. There is evidence that
artificial fever works as an immune system stimulant by increasing
the number of white blood cells in the body. In a 1959-review
of studies on the effects of heat treatments, Mayo Clinic researcher
Dr. Wakim and colleagues cite findings indicating that the number
of white blood cells in the blood increased by an average of
58% during artificially induced fever. Researchers also have
found increases in the activity of the white blood cells during
induced fever.
Apart from the immune system-stimulating effects of sweat therapy,
many thought it as one of the most effective and painless detoxifying
treatments available. Sweat contains almost the same elements
as urine, and for this reason, the skin is sometimes called the
third kidney. It is estimated that as much as 30% of bodily wastes
are eliminated by way of perspiration, and during a steam sauna,
the body perspires profusely.
By adding ozone into this environment, the ozone is easily absorbed
into the skin and lymphatic system because of the open pores.
This provides an excellent detoxifying effect and it is also
reported that the effects are once again not limited to detoxification,
but may induce the desirable system wide effects that is desired
in the medical use of ozone: oxygenation of all the tissues,
organs, and cells of the body, boosting the immune system, stimulation
of the release of anti-cancer substances from the white blood
cells of the immune system, enhancement of blood and oxygen delivery
throughout the body.
It is very important to point out that the sauna used for this
treatment is of the type where the individual's head protrudes
from the top of the sauna, and the individual is therefore not
breathing the ozone / steam mixture. Concentrations used for
this type of treatment are usually approximately 30 - 40ug/ml,
and the ozone is introduced into the sauna at a rate of 1/4LPM.
Using the steam sauna is one of the most popular methods of
taking advantage of this therapy. The steam sauna ozone system
for applying ozone has many advantages:
It is a relaxing and non-invasive approach to ozone therapy
It cleanses the skin, pores, and lymphatic system
The user will take advantage of 2 therapies at the same time:
sweat therapy and ozone therapy (both individually with their
own health benefits)
You feel clean, refreshed, and rejuvenated.
Auricular Insufflations:
Editor's Note: New for 2018 is a recommendation from some pracitioners for you (the home or clinic user of Auricular Ozone Insufflations) to use 100 ug/ml in the ear canal, while using a suction device to remove the 'offgassing' ozone from the surrounding ear, and from the area of the head. Practitioners using this method have found that there is no irritation in the ear canal from using the 100 ug/ml. Unfortunately, they don't realize is that their suction device is sucking all of the ozone away from the ear canal before the ozone even enters the ear. This is the only reason why the 100ug/ml ozone concentration is not irritating. Anyone who has tried 50 ug/ml, or even 40 ug/ml in the ear canal knows, for certain, that these concentrations are far too high, and far too irritating. So, once again, why is the 100 ug/ml not irritating? Because it is not even entering the ear canal. Our suggestion? Do not use the suction device. It is obviously sucking all of the ozone away from the patient, is leaving the treatment not only "not irritating" but also "Not Effective".
Many individuals have found it beneficial to irrigate the ear
canal with the ozone / oxygen mixture from a medical ozone generator.
As with every use of ozone for medical purposes the individual
must ensure: the purity of the oxygen supply, that all parts
of the ozone generator in contact with the gas stream are ozone
resistant (eg. kynar, Teflon, glass, silicone), and that they
know the ozone output (concentration of the ozone) of the ozone
generator. This is extremely important - too little ozone and
there will be no effect; too much ozone and there can be irritation
to the ear canal.
The patient may first apply a small amount of
water to the ear canal to assist in the absorption of the ozone.
The ozone must
be humidified by bubbling the gas through water. Never connect the Earscope or Ear Stethoscope directly to the ozone generator. There should always be a Bubble Humidifier between the ozone generator and the Ear Stethoscope to ensure that the ozone is properly humidified.
The usual concentration
used for this protocol is 15ug/ml - 30ug/ml. The flow rate used
is usually ¼ Litre per minute or perhaps 1/8 LPM.
The output tube of the ozone generator is held up to the entrance
of the ear. At no time should the tube come into proximity of
the eyes, nose, or mouth. Doing so may cause discomfort. At no
time should the output tube be placed inside the ear, or sealed
into the entrance way of the ear.
The ozone should be allowed to flow into the ear and out of the
ear. Each ear is usually treated for 2-5 minutes per treatment.
Treatment schedule depends on the disease of the patient, and
the effect on each individual patient. This therapy should not
be performed more than once per day, and in most cases is performed
2-3 times per week.
Patients should individually modify the treatment
protocol depending on their reaction. If any discomfort, redness,
or "chapping" occurs,
it is suggested that the patient increase the length of time
between treatments, and decrease the ozone concentration coming
from the ozone generator.
Many physicians have indicated that the ozone enters the lymphatic
and blood system this way. Many patients have reported a wide
variety of results including relief of allergies, relief of colds,
clearing of sore throats and swollen glands.
Vaginal Insufflation:
A vaginal cannula is used to introduce the ozone gas to the
patient. Unlike Rectal Insufflation, there is no danger of pressure
buildup. The ozone concentration used is usually 25-30ug/ml,
and the flow rate is usually 1/4LPM (litres per minute) or 1/8LPM.
Treatment time is usually 5 - 15 minutes. The patient may lower
the ozone concentration, and the duration of the treatment if
any discomfort occurs. This treatment should not be performed
more than once per day, and is usually only performed 2-3 times
per week.
Many women have reported relief from yeast infections and various
sexually transmitted diseases including herpes. Many women also
use this method as an alternative to rectal insufflation as it
is theorized that the ozone not only affects the pelvic region,
but also enters the general circulation causing a body wide effect.
Women must not use this method close to, or during the time
of menstruation as ozone at these concentrations increases blood
flow.
Rectal Insufflation
Rectal Insufflation is "95% as effective as Major Autohemotherapy" (Renate
Viebahn). This method is used by many physicians in their clinics
and by those at home as well.
The ozone gas (usually at a concentration between 30ug/ml -
45ug/ml, and a flow rate of 1/8 litre per minute) is infused
rectally using a urethral catheter. The procedure is usually
performed following a bowel movement or a colonic treatment in
order to ensure the colon is relatively free of fecal matter.
The ozone enters the lower intestine, is held for at least 30
minutes, and over this period it is absorbed into the system.
The procedure is performed as follows:
(a) Perform the procedure after a recent bowel movement.
Details: Some people may prefer to perform an enema or colonic
before the insufflation, however this is not necessary.
(b) You must choose an ozone concentration setting on your ozone
generator of 30 - 45 ug/ml.
Details: Carefully review your ozone generator manual to discover
how to do this. If you did not receive a manual with your ozone
generator, if the manual does not provide you with information
regarding the ozone output levels of your ozone generator, or
if you do not have a manual or output readings for your ozone
generator do not perform the insufflation. You must know the
concentration of ozone that you are using, and this is only possible
if the manufacturer has provided you with this information.
(c) You must be using an ozone generator that uses pure oxygen
as a feed gas. The flow rate should be set for 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16
Liter Per Minute; choose the flow rate that provides you with
a concentration of 30 - 45 ug/ml.
Details: Never use an ozone generator that uses "air" for
this procedure, as the ozone will not be the proper concentration,
and the ozone will be contaminated with toxins and byproducts
from the air. The speed that the oxygen enters the ozone generator
is called the "flow rate" of oxygen. The flow rate
will determine the concentration of ozone that the ozone generator
produces. The ideal flow rate of oxygen to use for an insufflation
is 1/4, 1/8, or 1/16 LPM (Liters per Minute), but only if your
ozone generator produces 30 - 45 ug/ml of ozone at one of these
flow rates. This is the reason you need an accurate chart or
readout of the ozone concentrations the ozone generator produces.
If you do not have a chart that clearly indicates the concentrations
of ozone your ozone generator creates, do not perform the insufflation
until you have this information.
(d) Lubricate the catheter with olive oil and insert 3-4 inches.
(e) Infuse 125 cc of gas.
Details: If you are using a flow rate of 1/4 Liter Per Minute,
infuse the gas for 30 seconds. If you are using a flow rate
of 1/8 LPM infuse the gas for 1 minute. If you are using a
flow rate of 1/16 LPM, infuse the gas for 2 minutes.
(f) Remove the catheter and hold the gas for 20 - 30 minutes.
The treatment is performed using the above guidelines
(30-45ug/ml) if the desired effects are the immune modulation
and other "system
wide" effects typically desired of Ozone Therapy.
Infusing gas rectally is much like blowing up a balloon. For
safety and comfort reasons the physician and patient must always
ensure that only the desired volume of ozone gas is infused,
at the desired concentration of 30 - 45 ug/ml. As described above,
a typical starting point for many users is 125cc of gas. The
ozone gas is infused through the catheter which is inserted into
the rectum approximately 3 to 4 inches. Using the example above,
the flow is then stopped, the catheter withdrawn, and the patient
then holds this gas for a period of at least 30 minutes.
Why 30 minutes? Dr. Michael Carpendale has shown
us through studies that the ozone gas is absorbed over a period
of 20-30
minutes as it is held in the body. If the ozone escapes before
that time, the full benefit of the treatment has not been obtained.
The gas is slowly absorbed into the body, and the "system
wide" effects of ozone therapy are obtained. Most users
of this method have mentioned that little or no discomfort is
caused by this method, and most find they have no gas to release
at the end of the 30 minute period.
The only time this technique varies is if the
desired outcome of the rectal insufflation is to stop the bleeding
associated
with "Bleeding Colitis". In this case, the German standards
indicate that the concentration of ozone should be 60ug/ml and
the amount of ozone infused should only be 60cc. This higher
ozone concentration will stop the bleeding, but will not heal
the colon. Therefore the goal is to first stop the bleeding with
the higher concentration (60ug/ml) and once stopped, the technique
above is used to heal the affected parts of the colon. The basic
guidelines are that ozone at higher concentrations (60 ug/ml)
are used to stop bleeding and to sterilize. After this is accomplished
the ozone concentration should be lowered to the levels known
to cause healing, that is, 30 - 45 ug/ml.
A recent publication encouraging a "45 minute rectal insufflation" should
never be attempted. The author of this technique is under the
impression that "more is better" and therefore performing
an insufflation for this length of time should be preferable
to the short rectal insufflation. The guidelines instruct someone
to use two catheters, one deep inside the colon, and one only
inserted a few inches. One catheter is used to infuse the ozone,
while the other is used to allow the ozone to escape. This prevents
the build up of any pressure within the colon, and allows the
user to infuse ozone for as long as desired. Again, this method
is assuming that 'more is better'. Unfortunately this logic is
flawed and has absolutely no scientific basis. There is no increase
in benefit in using this method, and in fact, the user attempting
this method runs a very clear risk of massive irritation of the
sensitive tissue within the colon. Ozone in proper amounts is
a wonderful healing tool, however attempting a 45 minute rectal
insufflation can actually cause irritation and damage of this
sensitive tissue.
Body Suit
One of the easiest and most pleasurable of the methods of using
ozone, the body suit is both effective and relaxing. The ozone
is absorbed through the skin, cleansing the lymphatic system,
and reportedly inducing the body wide effects of ozone generally
seen with other treatment protocols.
The patient first opens the pores of the skin by taking a warm/hot
shower, after which they immediately enter the body suit.
The body suit must be sealed at the ankles and wrists to reduce
leaking. Usually a towel is wrapped around the neck to increase
comfort and to reduce leaking around the neck. If necessary,
a fan may be used to gently blow any leaking ozone away from
the individual. The ozone generator is set to produce a concentration
of 25 - 35ug/ml at a flow rate of 1/4LPM.
The ozone must be humidified (run through water) and is introduced
into the body suit.
The patient remains in the body suit for 15 - 40 minutes ( one
usually starts with a 15 minute treatment and the treatment time
remains that or is gradually increased depending on the desire
and comfort of the individual during and after treatments). Treatment
is usually individualized depending on the individual effects
of the treatments and the desired effect, be it in treatment
of a disease, or for general health. Individuals should be encouraged
to use their own bodies and common sense as an indication of
whether treatment times and concentrations should be increased
or lowered. This treatment is usually performed 2-3 times per
week, and never more than once per day.
Ozonated Olive Oil
Ozonated Olive Oil is used around the world for a variety of
uses: acne, skin lesions, burns, fungal infections (eg. Of the
toe nail), herpes, eczema, leg sores, bed sores, gingivitis,
hemorrhoids, STD's, cold sores, and many others.
This appears to be the only way to stabilize ozone without adding
artificial stabilizers, chemicals, or preservatives. Ozone is
bubbled at very high concentrations, under a controlled environment
for days until it slowly begins to solidify. This solid form
of olive oil forms a Vaseline or salve like substance and will
keep for many months on the shelf. If kept refrigerated, it maintains
its full effectiveness almost indefinitely.
Some individuals even choose to ingest ozonated olive oil in
order to obtain the system wide effects of using ozone medically.
Bagging
"Bagging" with ozone refers to the
method of isolating a body part by surrounding it with a bag
(such as hand, arm,
leg, foot, torso, pelvis, but NEVER head), and introducing ozone.
This can be used to treat gangrene, diabetic foot ulcers, bed
sores, burns, any wounds that are infected or slow healing, or
those that refuse to heal. This method is not intended to generate
an immune modulating effect on the individual as in the methods
above.
The bag is placed around or over the affected area, the output
tube from the ozone generator placed through the top of the bag,
and the top sealed as effectively as possible. Ozone at the desired
concentration must first be humidified (simply bubbled through
water) and then enters the bag; the ozone generator constantly
runs during this treatment. Treatment times vary depending on
the type of wounds being treated but typically range from 10
- 30 minutes. As leaking will occur from the bag it is suggested
that this process occurs in a well ventilated area. After the
treatment the bag will still contain a high concentration of
ozone, irritating to the lungs, nose, and eyes if it escapes
from the bag. This is usually disposed of in a safe manner. (In
European medical clinics, a specially designed bag is used to
ensure no leaking occurs, and after treatment the ozone is sucked
from the bag by a vacuum pump so neither the patient, nor the
attendant ever breathes in the ozone).
In this method the ozone kills any bacteria, viruses, fungus,
or molds infecting the open wound, increase blood flow to the
wound, and stimulates the healing process. It has been documented
that many a body part has been spared amputation through the
application of ozone in this method.
High concentrations of ozone applied through bagging (60ug/ml
- 90ug/ml) tend to have a sterilization effect on the wound,
but if used for prolonged periods will have a negative effect
on healing. Mid range ozone concentrations (30-40 ug/ml) will
have a healing effect on the wounds. Therefore the protocol as
suggested by German researchers is to begin with the infected
wound at 75-90ug/ml for the sterilizing effect, and as the treatments
begin to clear the wound of infection, to gradually drop the
concentration towards 35ug/ml. This gradual drop in the concentration
will maintain the sterility of the wound, and stimulate healing.
Individual differences in this protocol are taken into account
by watching the effect of the ozone on the wound, and the rate
at which it closes.
Major Autohemotherapy
This procedure is performed only by trained professionals, usually
only in a clinic setting. Approximately 200cc of the patients
blood is withdrawn into an evacuated bottle. The bottle is then
hung upside down, and ozone gas (the same volume as the blood
withdrawn) is infused into the bottle, usually at a concentration
of 40ug/ml. The blood is then given back to the patient, much
like a transfusion.
In this procedure the trained professional constantly monitors
the patient, and ensures the purity of the ozone gas, and the
sterility of all equipment used. For the trained professional,
this treatment is actually quite easy, and very safe for the
patient.
Major Autohemotherapy is the preferred method of many practitioners,
and it is used in well over 150 diseases. In Germany, even the
ambulances are equipped with ozone generators; if ozone is administered
within 24 hours of a stroke, 95% of patients suffer no permanent
paralysis.