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FAQ

frequently asked questions by our patients

IS OZONE THERAPY SCIENTIFICALLY CONFIRMED?

Yes, ozone therapy is a therapeutic method of scientifically proven effectiveness, based on the results of several thousand tests: NCBI.

Medical use of ozone has been the subject of an increasing number of studies, including clinical trials, for several decades. Moreover, a meta-analysis of clinical trials has already been made: Ozone in Medicine.

It is also worth reading the list of professional literature describing ozone therapy .

IS IT TRUE THAT OZONE DESTROYS BACTERIA, VIRUSES AND FUNGI?

Indeed, ozone in high concentrations destroys bacteria and fungi, and deactivates viruses. There is no bacterium or virus that will not yield to ozone. It is particularly active against anaerobic bacteria. It has also been shown not to have bacteria resistance to ozone. This effect of ozone finds medical application when applied externally to the skin, to disinfect wounds, as well as, for example, to disinfect water in swimming pools.
When introducing ozone into the human body, we use low doses of ozone, because we must take into account its oxidative properties. Ozone in low doses does not directly kill microbes, but effectively stimulates the work of the immune system, which somehow wakes up from sleep and begins to fight with microorganisms that it has not been able to cope with. For example, patients with chronic sinusitis, which have not been treated for years, get rid of this problem, usually after one series of ozone therapy. Patients with chronic Lyme disease get significant improvement. To increase the effectiveness of such action, we must comprehensively think about meeting the body’s needs, including the provision of appropriate nutrients.

I HAVE LYME DISEASE. WILL COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE HELP ME?

Borrelia Burgdorferi – is a bacterium that is a master at making clever dodges. It hides well from the immune system and antibiotic therapy. That is why such a large number of patients with the chronic form of Lyme disease, who despite the treatment do not get any improvement or the improvement is short-lived.
Multidirectional action is needed for successful therapy of this complex disease. Ozone and vitamin C through intense activation of the immune system are great tools that will help tip the scales of victory in our favor. It is extremely important for the patient to take an active part in the therapeutic process by implementing a proper diet, supplementation, herbal preparations, which we always pay attention to during consultations.
Learn more about how to treat Lyme disease.

I HAVE CANCER. WILL COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE HELP ME?

Complementary medicine always wants to respond to the needs of the body. Regardless of the stage of the disease the patient is in, regardless of the treatment strategy he chooses. This task, of course, can be more or less complicated, and the effects more or less visible, but any action taken will improve the functioning of the body.
The to-do list is long. We must take care of the digestive tract and its microflora, get rid of toxins from the body and take care of the organs responsible for it, supplement nutrient deficiencies, oxygenate the body, take care of emotions, good sleep.
Our body needs time to recover. Especially when we are dealing with the persistent dissatisfaction of the basic needs of every cell of our body for many years. Because this time is at a premium for us, and work so much that “you do not know what to put your hands in”, it is worth reaching for an intensive form of therapy in the form of intravenous infusions.
Ozonotherapy, vitamin C, alphalipoic acid, glutathione – these are just some natural substances that will help us intensively strengthen the body.

CAN THE ANTIBIOTIC BE REPLACED WITH OZONE THERAPY?

It depends on the disease and medical history carried out with the patient. Sometimes it is possible, with great benefit for the patient, because ozone, unlike an antibiotic:
• stimulates the immune system to work
• does not damage the microflora necessary for health
• affects the regeneration of the intestinal mucosa
• improves metabolism, thanks to which the body absorbs more vitamins and minerals, thus increasing the effectiveness of regeneration processes.
Ozone therapy can also be used in parallel with antibiotic therapy, increasing its effectiveness and accelerating the recovery process.
In cases of antibiotic resistance, ozone therapy is irreplaceable.
A measurable increase in the effectiveness of treatment with ozone therapy applies to all bacterial, viral and fungal infections, regardless of their location in the body.
Each infection requires simultaneous support of the body through appropriate supplementation.

DO WE ALSO USE OZONE THERAPY PROPHYLACTICALLY OR ONLY IN CASES OF SERIOUS DISEASES?

By the way, ozone therapy is used in prophylaxis, due to its immunostimulatory properties and intensive tissue oxygenation. There is more and more talk about the basic role of the immune system in maintaining human health. This is not just about the incidence of infectious diseases, but about the overall well-being of the body. Frequent headaches, chronic fatigue syndrome, depressed mood, constant infections – these are just some of the symptoms of exhaustion, which are always associated with a decrease in immune performance. These symptoms usually occur long before the appearance of a medical diagnosis. Meanwhile, a properly functioning immune system protects against the occurrence of such serious diseases as autoimmune diseases or cancer.
Good oxygenation of the body at the cellular level – this is one of the important conditions for the smooth functioning of all systems and tissues. A sedentary lifestyle and lack of movement – in today’s world is a common phenomenon, so bad for health. Of course, ozone therapy will not replace physical activity, but it will help strengthen the body enough to make the effort to put the movement into the plan of the day.
For the above reasons, ozone therapy is increasingly appreciated by overworked people, especially those working at night, exhausted by an over-intensive lifestyle or illness. Also by athletes for whom an efficiently functioning body is the basis of success, and all people who are serious about their health.
Learn more about what diseases we treat with ozone therapy.

WHAT DOES OZONE THERAPY LOOK LIKE IN PRACTICE?

Ozone therapy – is the medical use of an oxygen-ozone mixture.
We have several different ozone methods to choose from:
• Autohemotransfusion treatment – intravenous, the most effective form of ozone therapy. It consists in taking the patient’s blood into a vacuum bottle, which is then given an oxygen-ozone mixture. Further, ozone saturated blood is administered back into the patient’s body, intravenously, in a closed circuit. The procedure lasts about 15 minutes, requires one intravenous injection;
– Small autohemotransfusion treatment – consists of intramuscular administration of your own, ozonized blood (10-20ml). A method that intensively activates the immune system;
• Ozone saline, administered in the form of a drip – a method that allows the use of relatively low doses of ozone;
• Enteral treatment (rectal administration of the oxygen-ozone mixture in gaseous form) – can be used as an alternative to intravenous administration, because ozone given in this way also has a systemic effect. It is estimated that the effectiveness of three enteral procedures is equal to two autohemotransfusion procedures. The method is especially recommended for patients who have diseases of the large intestine, because the local effect of ozone will in this case add up to the systemic effect. This type of therapy can also be used in children;
• External application of the oxygen-ozone mixture for wounds – requires a closed gas cycle, which is provided by a tight siliconized bag, the so-called “Ozone shoe”, which we put on a sick limb and then fill with an oxygen-ozone gas mixture;
• Subcutaneous injection – an appropriate dose of the oxygen-ozone mixture is given by injection under the skin in the vicinity of the affected site. Has anti-inflammatory, and thus also analgesic (e.g. facial nerve), antibacterial (which is important in topical treatment of severe acne);
• Injecting capillaries (spider veins) – a trace of oxygen-ozone mixture is given directly to the dilated capillaries (spider veins), which causes the walls of the vessels to stick together and exclude the given vessel from the bloodstream with a very beneficial aesthetic effect.
Learn more about ozone therapy.

IS OZONE THERAPY USED IN THE WORLD?

Yes, ozone therapy has been widely used for many years in many countries of the world, especially in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Japan and Russia.
In 1986, ozone therapy appeared in Poland, thanks to Professor Antoszewski, who called it the method deserving of the Nobel Prize in medicine.

HOW DOES OZONE THERAPY WORK?

Systemically administered ozone exerts a number of beneficial effects in the human body:
• regulates the functioning of the immune system – this is a very important function from the perspective of almost any chronic disease,
• supports the body to fight microbes, which is crucial in chronic infections,
• supports the search and elimination of mutated cells – this is of primary importance both in the prevention and therapy of cancer,
• silences the hyper-responsiveness of the immune system that occurs in allergies and autoimmune diseases,
• works on the activation of antioxidant systems, and thus increases the body’s ability to scavenge free radicals. Thus, it leads to a reduction in the level of oxidative stress, which is the basis of most chronic diseases,
• improves the body’s oxygenation, and thus increases the level of oxygen in each cell of our body, thereby reducing the acidification of the body. It is influenced by:
– Regulation of microcirculation – that is, improvement in the functioning of the smallest vessels through which gas exchange takes place. An extremely important factor in diseases such as diabetes, ischemic disease of the lower extremities, coronary artery disease.
– Shifting the oxygen dissociation curve (i.e. the ability to absorb and donate oxygen by hemoglobin), thanks to which oxygen saturates blood more efficiently and is more effectively supplied to tissues and organs than under normal conditions.
• regulates the activity of genes in all cells of the body, including the genes responsible for controlling cell division (protooncogenes). These genes, functioning in a defective way, intensify cell division (this is the case in cancer cells).

IN WHAT DISEASES IS OZONE THERAPY USED?

Ozone therapy works great as a supportive therapy in many different disease states:
• Infectious diseases, e.g.:
Lyme disease, including chronic Lyme disease
– other bacterial diseases caused by, among others staphylococci, streptococci, chlamydia
– chronic inflammation of the sinuses, middle ear
– skin lesions (boil, lichen)
– viral diseases, e.g. shingles, herpes, hepatitis B, type C
– mycoses of e.g. skin, gastrointestinal tract
• Allergies
• Autoimmune diseases, e.g.:
– Hashimoto’s disease
– Crohn’s disease – Ulcerative colitis
– Systemic lupus
– Rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
– Multiple sclerosis
• Cancer as an adjunct therapy, including supporting regeneration after chemo- and radiation therapy
• Diseases associated with cardiovascular disorder in the form of micro- and macroangiopathy:
– ischemic myocardial disease
– diabetes complications (e.g. diabetic foot, diabetic retinopathy, polyneuropathy)
– peripheral circulatory disorders (e.g. intermittent claudication – calf pain)
– ulcers, including venous ulcers
– hard to heal wounds and pressure sores
• Skin diseases:
– eczema
– AD (atopic dermatitis)
– psoriasis
– acne
• Burns
• Movement system diseases:
– osteoarthritis
– post-traumatic conditions
• Ophthalmic diseases: dry form of AMD, diseases resulting from poor nutrition of the retina

DOES OZONE THERAPY EFFECT WOUND HEALING?

Yes, ozone therapy significantly speeds up wound healing. It is influenced by the multidirectional effect of ozone, which counteracts the mechanisms that lead to the formation of wounds, such as limb ischemia and “diabetic foot”:
• The improvement of microcirculation ensures better delivery of nutrients to the affected tissue, including oxygen, and increases the penetration of this area by the immune system;
• Improving the penetration of oxygen into tissues significantly improves the metabolism of all cells, and at the same time creates an unfavorable environment for the growth of anaerobic bacteria;
• Through its immunomodulatory action, it mobilizes the body to fight the microbes present in the wound.
As a result, the ability to regenerate diseased tissue increases significantly.
The most effective in this case is the combination of systemic treatment in the form of autohemotherapy with external application of ozone on the wound in the form of the so-called “Ozone shoe”. Externally, we can use ozone in high concentrations, which are bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal. At the same time, there is no ozone resistance of bacteria, as is the case with antibiotics.
Each therapy must be carried out in a multidirectional manner, taking into account the need for surgical wound development, as well as supporting the body with a proper diet and supplementation.

OZONE THERAPY CAUSES HARMFUL FREE RADICALS, IS THAT TRUE?

Seemingly there is a paradox here. Ozone , which is an active form of oxygen, and thus an oxidant / free radical, is also a factor that activates the body’s internal antioxidant systems . This happens when it is administered in appropriately low concentrations. The organism, when dealing with a small amount of ozone, which is a free radical, quickly neutralizes it, while mobilizing all its forces scavenging free radicals. There are several different antioxidant systems present in our body, operating in different mechanisms (e.g. superoxide dismutase, glutathione, catalase).
After the ozone therapy, all internal antioxidant systems at our disposal are activated.
Thanks to this, the total antioxidant capacity of the body increases immeasurably, enabling “thorough cleaning” in the form of intense sweeping of free radicals accumulated in the body. Just like the vaccine, it stimulates the immune system, so also the oxygen-ozone mixture stimulates the body’s internal antioxidant systems, and at the same time does not contain controversial adjuvants. This, in turn, allows you to reduce the level of oxidative stress, which is the basis of many diseases. This is one of the mechanisms in which ozone prevents the formation of tumors.

HOW CAN OZONE THERAPY SUPPORT THE TREATMENT OF CANCER PATIENTS?

The mechanism of action of ozone cancer is multidirectional:
• regulates the functioning of the immune system, supporting the search and elimination of mutated – cancer cells
• acts on the activation of antioxidant systems that do not allow the mutation of DNA in a malicious direction
• acts on the activation of antioxidative systems that prevent the formation of further mutations in DNA in an even more malignant direction (acquisition of resistance to anticancer drugs or metastatic capacity)
• by improving the body’s oxygenation, it reduces areas of anaerobic acidification where cancer formation is most likely
• regulates the activity of genes in all cells of the body, including the genes responsible for controlling cell division (protooncogenes). These malfunctions intensify cell division (and this is cancer).

IS OZONE THERAPY USED IN THE THERAPY OF PATIENTS WITH DEGENERATIVE CHANGES IN JOINTS AND SPINE?

Yes, it is recommended for osteoarthritis, as well as degeneration of the intervertebral discs that give root pain (e.g. sciatica). It is usually part of a holistic therapy that can protect the patient from surgery. It is usually necessary for a person outside of ozone therapy to change their diet, reduce body weight, undergo physiotherapy, rehabilitation, etc. In special centers, recently also in our country, ozone is administered intra-articular, as well as directly to intervertebral discs, using its strong, local anti-inflammatory effect.