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What is Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT)?
Mild hyperbaric pressure systems (mHBOT) are used for chronic systemic illnesses and neurological conditions. At Living Source Clinic Auckland our hard shell mHBOT chambers are pressurised up to 1.9ATA, or 190% of the atmospheric pressure at sea level, and delivers oxygen levels of up to 95% purity.
Evidence has shown that increased pressure decreases inflammation and any concentration of oxygen delivered in an increased pressure situation (above 1.0 ATA) will result in a higher level of oxygen being dissolved into the extracellular fluids in the body such as lymphatic, plasma, cerebrospinal and interstitial fluids.
Evidence has shown that increased pressure decreases inflammation and any concentration of oxygen delivered in an increased pressure situation (above 1.0 ATA) will result in a higher level of oxygen being dissolved into the extracellular fluids in the body such as lymphatic, plasma, cerebrospinal and interstitial fluids.
How does mHBOT work?
Normally oxygen is transferred to red blood cells for distribution throughout the body. Under higher pressure and increased oxygen levels, the red blood cells become saturated and the oxygen then dissolves directly into other bodily fluids. This means that oxygen can be delivered deeper into the body’s tissues.
Oxygen dissolved into plasma can flow easily to peripheral cells especially to the brain, heart and eyes even in situations where the capillaries are narrow.
Oxygen dissolved into plasma can flow easily to peripheral cells especially to the brain, heart and eyes even in situations where the capillaries are narrow.
What are the benefits of mHBOT?
Preventative therapy
Provides long term health benefits as a preventive therapy. When oxygen delivery is impaired, damage occurs which can result in stroke, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, cancer and dementia.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or head injury
Wounds that occur in the white matter of the brain benefit from increased oxygen which can provide support for head injuries, including stroke, accident or dementia.
Infections
Oxygen has been shown to be preventative against wound infections, and higher rates of oxygen can result in lower infection rates.
Wound healing
Increased blood flow and continuous oxygen delivered through microcirculation is essential to encourage healing and an increased resistance to infection.
Recovery for athletes
Helps reduce lactic acid levels, fatigue, inflammation, swelling, and recovery time. Supports increased stamina when used regularly as part of a training programme. Increased oxygen saturation can improve blood flow, and mental focus.
Enhanced immune system function
Hyperbaric therapy can help increase stem cells, endothelial growth factors, and enhance white blood cells’ ability to fight infection.
What pressure chambers are available?
1.5 ATA Chamber
- • Increases oxygen delivery to tissue
- • Gentle to moderate therapeutic intensity
- • Great for first time mHBOT therapy:
- • Ideal support for:
- - General wellness
- - Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
- - Mild brain injuries & neurological support
- - Athletic recovery and performance
- - Immune system & mild inflammation
- • Starts from $89/Session*
1.9 ATA Chamber
- • Greater oxygen delivery to tissue
- • Moderate to strong therapeutic intensity
- • Great for first time mHBOT therapy:
- • Ideal support for:
- - Wound healing & post-surgical recovery
- - Stroke rehabilitation and brain injuries
- - Severe infections & inflammatory conditions
- - Neurological conditions
- - Chronic pain management
- • Starts from $149/Session*
*per session price is based on concession pricing when booking 40 sessions.