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We no longer provide HBOT service in our office. The following article is just for your reference. Please check out other services in our clinic.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a specialized therapy using increased atmospheric pressure to allow the body to incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other body fluids. Original HBOT involves inhaling oxygen with high pressure (above 1.5 ATA). Recently low pressure HBOT chamber (less than 1.4 ATA) with or without additional oxygen has also been introduced due to its low cost and reduced risk factors. Studies have shown that HBOT helps tissue healing process by improving hypoperfusion (lack of circulation) in brain tissue, reducing neuroinflammation and oxidative stress, and improving stem cell mobilization and immune function.

Applications

According to International Hyperbarics Association, HBOT can be used to treat Stoke, diabetic foot wounds, air and gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation, gas gangrene, decompression sickness, acute mountain sickness, cerebral palsy, brain injuries, near-drowning, thermal burns, anemia, wound healing, crush injuries, bone grafts, etc. Based on Dr. Daniel Rossignol’s pioneer study, HBOT also helps to solve behavior issues of autistic children and improve their brain development.

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Risk and Side Effects

We believe in helping your body to gain back its original self-healing ability in the long run, so you don’t have to take medications or natural remedies forever. We believe in the partnership of patient and doctor in healing. We believe in patient education and lifestyle changes. All of our staff is accessible to you. Patients can never ask too many questions. Last but not least, we want to heal people one at a time, so they can help those around them living a healthier life as well. To achieve this goal we limit the number of patients we see each day to ensure we give our patients our full energy and attention.

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Contraindications

Asthma attack, upper respiratory tract infection and sinus infection, viral infection, high fever, cold and flu, history of ear surgery and severe ear disorders, Pneumothorax (a pocket of air trapped in the pleura), Emphysema with CO2 retention, history of seizures, and pregnancy.

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Research

Rossignol suggests that HBOT compensates for decreased blood flow by increasing oxygen content of plasma and body tissues. HBOT has potent anti-inflammatory effects and reduces oxidative stress. HBOT mobilizes stem cells from human bone marrow, which may aid symptoms in autistic children. Rossignol also provided a 6-children case study with low pressure HBOT and showed improvement in all 6 children and no adverse effects noted.

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Reference

Rossignol D. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve symptoms in autistic children, Medical Hypotheses (2006) 67, 216-228

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Holistic Program for Autism in Chicagoland

Dr. Harry Hong's comprehensive program specializes in the integration of a variety of natural healing therapies such as energy testing, allergy desensitization, homeopathy, Chinese medicine and acupuncture, enzyme therapy, flower essences, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and much more. The Healing Light Clinic is committed to provide quality special care to the Highly Sensitive Person with Highly Sensitive Body. We are located at Chicago area and south Florida. We have an Out-of-Town program as well.

For more information, please read Dr. Hong's official website and Dr. Hong's Blog.

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