All articles tagged with #oxygen therapy
The article recounts the personal and medical journey of dealing with cluster headaches, a severe and often misdiagnosed neurological condition characterized by intense pain around one eye, with seasonal patterns and significant impact on quality of life. It discusses historical understanding, diagnosis challenges, and current treatment options like oxygen therapy and nerve blocks, emphasizing the need for better awareness and research.
Bryan Johnson claims that 90 days of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, combined with a healthy lifestyle, has reversed his biological age to that of a 10-year-old, highlighting the potential of oxygen therapy in anti-aging research, though more scientific evidence and caution are needed.
Bryan Johnson, a biohacker who has spent $2 million on experiments to extend his lifespan, reports significant health improvements after 90 days of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including increased blood vessel growth, improved gut health, and a younger biological age, as part of his broader efforts to 'live forever.'
Research suggests that breathing pure oxygen for 90 minutes a day can be as effective as Viagra in treating erectile dysfunction, with potentially longer-lasting results and no side-effects. A study involving 100 men showed an average 50% improvement in erectile function after oxygen therapy, which lasted up to 18 months in some cases. This therapy may work by encouraging new blood vessel growth or increasing nitric oxide levels. Additionally, a separate study found that treating insomnia may lower the risk of erectile dysfunction, as men with insomnia were 3.4 times more likely to have ED.
A nonprofit organization in Los Angeles is dispatching mobile teams equipped with oxygen cylinders and naloxone to Skid Row, an area heavily affected by the opioid crisis, in an effort to prevent overdoses. The teams use masks connected to oxygen cylinders to stabilize individuals experiencing overdoses involving multiple drugs, including non-opioids. The use of oxygen aims to address a range of drug threats and prevent further brain damage. The initiative comes as Skid Row witnessed a significant increase in deadly overdoses, with over 110 deaths in 2021 alone. The L.A. County Public Health Department suggests various measures to tackle the issue, including expanding access to naloxone, medications for addiction treatment, mobile clinics for the homeless, and supervised drug consumption sites.
Australian researchers have developed a new approach to treat sleep apnoea, a condition that causes people to stop breathing multiple times during the night. Instead of starting with the often cumbersome Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine, the researchers recommend using oral appliances, or dental splints, to hold the tongue in place and keep the airway open. If the splints don't work, alternate therapies such as oxygen therapy and "novel medications" are added. This new approach has shown impressive results, with almost all participants being successfully treated without the need for a CPAP machine.