Ozone is a relative of oxygen chemicals and was first discovered by German Chemist Christian Friedrich Schönbein in 1839. In 1860, ozone was used for disinfection in the water purification system of the city of Monaco.
After the discovery of the killing effect of ozone on viruses and bacteria, it began to be used in the field of health in 1870.
Ozone therapy is a popular treatment technique of recent years. Many health problems can be treated in a short time by utilizing the power of ozone.
What is Ozone Therapy?
Ozone is a natural chemical component found in the upper layers of the atmosphere. It is a colorless gas with a pungent odor. It is formed by the combination of 3 oxygen atoms. Also known as “enriched oxygen”.
Ozone therapy is the treatment of a disease or wounds on the body by applying ozone gas. Ozone used in ozone therapy is called “medical ozone” and is a triatomic and unstable form of oxygen. Medical ozone contains only 5% ozone gas, the remaining 95% consists of oxygen.
Ozone; It damages the cellular integrity of microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and fungi and helps the person to be treated.
Ozon that enter the body through ozon therapy, stimulates and activates the immune system, increasing the person’s fight against diseases.
Ozone is effective at every stage where oxygen is used in the body.
What are the Benefits of Ozone Therapy?
The main benefits of ozone therapy are as follows:
Ozone; It destroys microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi.
It stimulates the immune system and increases the fight against diseases.
It has a doping effect on the body.
It provides insulin release and ensures blood sugar balance, especially in diabetic patients.
It regulates breathing and reduces complaints, especially in COPD and asthma patients.
It provides treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Ulcerative Colitis.
It supports the treatment of cancer and prevents the proliferation and disintegration of cancer cells.
It increases the effect of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy and reduces the side effects of these treatments.
It ensures blood circulation and balances blood pressure.
It solves sexual problems and increases sexual performance.
It lowers cholesterol.
It accelerates metabolism.
It ensures oxygen delivery to all tissues and organs.
It ensures the fluidity of the blood.
It relieves the pain of migraine patients.
It is used in the treatment of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
It relieves pain caused by the musculoskeletal system.
It supports the treatment of circulatory system diseases.
It protects liver health and provides treatment of liver diseases.
It protects skin health and gives shine to the skin.
It reduces crow’s feet and wrinkles on the skin and delays aging.
It is good for herpes and shingles.
It eliminates cellulite.
It has a detox effect, thus removing harmful chemicals collected in the body.
It is very effective in allergy treatments.
It strengthens the body physically and gives energy.
It is effective in the treatment of skin fungi, eczema and psoriasis.
It destroys free radicals circulating in the body.
It regulates hormones.
It is used in the treatment of many gynecological diseases.
It is very effective in wound treatments.
How is Ozone Therapy Done?
Ozone can be applied to the body in several different ways. It can be applied by many methods, especially Major Autohemotherapy, popularly known as blood washing.
Bagging method can be used in ozone application.
Treatment can be done through the vagina and rectum. In some cases, application can be made to muscle and joint tissue.
Insufflation or autohemotherapy techniques are also methods used in ozone therapy.
According to the person’s complaint, the appropriate application and dose are adjusted by the doctor and the treatment is started.
Ozone Application Methods
Major autohemotherapy (Blood washing) method
50-200 ml of blood is taken from the patient. The blood taken is combined with ozone at a dose specifically adjusted for the patient and given back to the patient.
Minor autohemotherapy (intramuscular) method
2-5 ml of blood is taken from the patient. The blood taken is mixed with the individually adjusted ozone dosage and given back to the patient.
Subcutaneous method
This method is applied to people with skin diseases. Ozone is administered at a personally determined and adjusted dose by injecting it under the skin with the help of a fine-tipped needle.
Inhalation method
Normally, ozone gas has a caustic effect when inhaled. By inhalation method, ozone gas is passed through olive oil and “OZOL” gas is obtained. Ozol gas is breathable and non-caustic. It is also 10 times more effective.
Bagging
In the bagging method, the feet and hands are placed in a plastic bag and ozone gas is administered. It is a preferred method especially in wound treatment.
Cupping method
It is an ozone application similar to the cup pressing method.
Transdermal ozone (sauna ozone)
In this method, the patient takes the appropriate position in cabins called saunas. By allowing the patient to sweat with his head outside, the pores are opened. Then ozone is applied for 20-30 minutes. This method is applied to the entire skin. Before sauna and ozone therapy, the patient should not be too full and should drink plenty of fluids.
Topical autohemotherapy
It is a method based on ozonating the patient’s own blood and using it in wound treatment.
Applying ozone into and around the mass
It is the application of ozone into masses such as sebaceous glands and tumors.
Hair ozonation
It is the method used for hair diseases and hair loss. It is the application of ozone under the skin of the hairy area of the head. For hair ozonation, a similar device used in hairdressers is used.
Method of application to body cavities
Ozone is applied by spraying into the vaginal, rectal and ear canal.
Rectal Ozone Therapy
Rectal ozone is the direct delivery of ozone to the body through absorption through the intestinal mucosa. Rectal ozone, just like Major Autohemotherapy, is a systemic and effective treatment method for the whole body and can be preferred for systemic application, especially in patients and children who are difficult to find vascular access. It is also applied in diseases such as hemorrhoids, fistula and fissure occurring in the rectal area. This method can also be applied to support treatments for prostate diseases in men and gynecological diseases and cancers in women.
How is Rectal Ozone Made?
In rectal ozone therapy, treatment is carried out by taking into consideration the privacy and comfort of the person. Rectal ozone is a treatment that takes as little as 15-20 minutes. The catheter used in rectal treatment is placed in the area like a suppository. The diameter of the catheter used is smaller than the suppository used for children. Personalized, disposable consumables are used during the procedure.
Ozone Treatment for Wounds and Burns
One of the biggest benefits of ozone therapy is that it is a disinfectant and kills germs and delivers more oxygen to injured tissue. Thanks to these properties, it accelerates the treatment of wounds and burns on the body.
Wounds and burns that ozone therapy is good for are:
Non-healing wounds of diabetic patients
Open bed sores occurring in bedridden patients
Lower leg sores (ulcers)
infected wounds
Wounds that do not heal before and after surgery
Skin problems such as eczema
Skin infections
In Which Diseases Is Ozone Therapy Used?
The range of uses of ozone therapy in the field of health is quite wide. The main diseases for which ozone is used are as follows:
Diseases that cause circulatory problems such as high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and diabetes
Wounds on the body
Sugar sores
Cancer treatment
Reduces side effects of cancer treatments such as radiation
Heart diseases
Tumors
Urological diseases
Tooth and mouth infection
Ear infection
Migraine and chronic pain
Hepatitis
Cystitis
Chronic infections
Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
Raynaud’s disease
Chronic weakness and fatigue
Eye diseases
Joint arthritis, joint pain
Herniated disc
Neck hernia
Fibromyalgia
Tennis elbow
Heel spur
Sleeping disorders
Diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
Vascular occlusion
Rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes
Hypertension
Autoimmune diseases such as Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Joint and muscle pains are the main diseases for which ozone therapy is used.
To whom ozone therapy is not applied
Ozone therapy is a safe treatment. According to a study conducted in Germany and lasting 6 years,
The incidence of ozone side effects is only 6 people per million, and all of these side effects have been determined to be IMPLEMENTER ERROR.
Even the safest painkillers have not come close to this rate.
However, people who are not treated with ozone therapy as a precaution are as follows
People with recent bleeding
People with a recent heart attack
Asthma patients who are allergic to ozone gas
People with G6PD (glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase) enzyme deficiency
People with chronic pancreatitis
Advanced hyperthyroidism.
Ozone therapy is not applied to pregnant women for the first 3 months as a precaution.
Those who consume excessive alcohol
Unconscious persons
How Many Sessions Does Ozone Therapy Take?
Ozone therapy sessions are determined by looking at factors such as the person’s disease, general health condition and age. The doctor determines and applies treatment sessions individually based on the examination.
Are There Any Side Effects of Ozone Therapy?
Ozone therapy performed under appropriate conditions and it is considered very safe. When the appropriate dose and appropriate techniques are used in the treatment, it has almost no side effects.
Drowsiness and mild dizziness are side effects that may occur in ozone treatment and do not last long.