Ozone: Poison or treatment?

What comes to mind when you think of ozone?

It is well known to be the layer that surrounds the Earth (AKA the stratosphere), protecting us from harmful UV rays. That is true, it is a gas layer surrounding the world. It is created when UV rays come into contact with oxygen molecules. It is also created when lightning comes into contact with oxygen molecules. The human race also has played God and found a way to create ozone via an ozone generator that uses an electrical spark coming into contact with O2 from an oxygen tank. This is exactly how ozone is created for IV therapy. Unfortunately, ozone therapy is not FDA approved, but has been used in Europe for decades. The FDA were mainly focused on the effects of breathing in the ozone gas. It can irritate the lining of the lungs and can cause fluid to build up. So please, do not breathe-in unsafe amounts of ozone.

This interaction between oxygen (O2) and UV rays/lightning, breaks apart the oxygen atoms. When they come back together, they make a mixture of O2 and O3. With ozone (O3) there is an extra oxygen atom attached. This makes the molecule unstable, making it want to get rid of its extra oxygen molecule. This is exactly why it can have a therapeutic effect in the body. That extra unstable oxygen molecule binds to your red blood cells, which increase your cells oxygen levels.

So, what can you expect during IV ozone therapy?

First, your health professional will determine if it is right for you. Then, you will sit in a chair and they will start your IV. Next, they will draw about 60ml of your blood in a syringe with heparin (an anticoagulant, to make sure your blood doesn’t clot during the procedure) and mix it with 0.9% saline. Ozone will then be created with the generator and the prescribed amount be drawn up with a syringe. Then the syringe will be injected into the saline/blood mixture. This is crucial because ozone will immediately bind with hemoglobin in your Red

Blood Cells. This increases oxygen in your blood. If it is just mixed with saline, it dissipates quickly. It needs to bind with live tissue.

UV light with Ozone:

If ozone is being administered with UV light therapy, the IV tubing will have a quartz, glass appearing section, which will be placed in the UV light generator. The UV light has many purposes on its own, but when put together with ozone, it gives added benefits to the patient. More on UV light specifically in a future blog post...

So what does ozone do in the body?

Some of our cells look like this picture, starved for oxygen, rendering them inactive and not useful…these cells cause disease. Ozone helps to restore these tissues by giving them the oxygen they need.

Ozone therapy:

• Increases oxygen levels and therefore energy production in RBC

• Increases the metabolism

• Increases the production of RBC to carry more oxygen throughout the body, increases blood flow/perfusion

• Increases WBC to increase the effect of the immune system,

• Prevents the growth of tumors

• Stimulates antioxidant properties

• Makes bacteria, fungi, and viruses inactive

• and many more properties!

People who get ozone, tend to have an increased amount of energy following treatment, as well as decreased brain fog and a stronger immune system. It is especially helpful for auto-immune conditions as well as viral/bacterial infections.

But, just like any other medical procedure, there can be side effects. Some people have flu-like symptoms following the treatment. This is AKA a herxheimer reaction. This reaction is a natural reaction to the body detoxifying itself from the bad things that the ozone made inactive in your body. Staying hydrated is critical to help flush these “bad” things out of your system.

In addition, there is a risk of infection at the IV puncture site. Some people do end up getting dizzy and lightheaded at the sight of their blood. Lastly, there is also the risk of an air embolism, but the risk is very low. Make sure to receive ozone from an experienced clinician who can set up your IV the correct way and react quickly if something were to happen.

Besides the IV method, there are other ways to administer ozone, including:

• Insufflation (putting the gas into a body cavity to be absorbed, using an ozone-safe bag, syringe, or stethoscope) into the ears, nose, vagina, or rectum. Insufflating into the rectum is 95% as effective systemically as IV therapy.

• Ozonated water and oil.

• You can also inject ozone into joints and muscle tissue to promote healing.

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Do you have any questions about this therapy? Share your experience with ozone!

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