Ozone therapy and its benefits

By Dr. Jorge Luis López Zumaeta

(Naturopathic Biochemist – Specialist in Scientific Natural Medicine)

Ozone therapy or ozone treatment is a non-conventional medical technique, which aims to treat various ailments and symptoms through the use of ozone. This method has been in use for some time, having been practiced since the late 19th century, and has seen renewed interest since the late 20th century, especially with the development of medical ozone generators.

1.- Dr.- What is Ozone Therapy?

Ozone is an unstable gas, made up of 3 oxygen molecules, which upon entering the body produces a series of enzymatic reactions and activation of receptors, having a very broad and effective therapeutic effect.

The medical action of ozone is derived from its ability to:

• Modulation of the immune system.
• Modulation of oxidative stress and inflammation.
• Improvement of tissue oxygenation.
• Direct action of disinfectant and trophic type (useful in wounds).

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2.- For what pathologies is treatment with ozone therapy indicated?

The application of ozone therapy is determined by its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic (bactericidal, virucidal, fungicidal) properties, modulation of oxidative stress and improvement of peripheral circulation and tissue oxygenation. All of this determines the wide spectrum of pathologies in which it is useful, alone or as a complementary treatment.

With ozone therapy, pain from inflammatory and degenerative joint, tendon and fascia diseases can be addressed. In this sense, pain due to osteoarthritis of the knee, shoulder, hip, foot, hand, tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis and trochanteritis, among other ailments, can be treated. Likewise, lumbar and radicular pain can also be treated due to back pathologies, such as herniated discs, vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis or canal stenosis. It is also effective in muscle pain and other conditions such as fibromyalgia, as well as neuropathic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia or postherpetic neuralgia.

Ozone therapy can also be used as an adjuvant treatment in:

• Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, lung diseases, multiple sclerosis, dry form of age-related macular degeneration.
• Bacterial, viral, fungal infections.
• Delays in wound healing (traumatic, post-surgical, post-radiation)
• Immune disorders (autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiencies).
• Weakening due to cancer and toxicity of oncological treatments.
• Circulatory diseases: venous insufficiency, venous, arterial or decubitus ulcers, diabetic foot, peripheral vasculopathies.
• Skin problems (herpes zoster, acne, eczema, psoriasis, cellulite) and hair treatments.
• Digestive diseases (hepatitis, Crohn’s disease, gastritis…).
• Degenerative diseases, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, senile dementia.

3.- What are the effects of ozone on health? Is there any risk?

Ozone in adequate quantities produces a controlled oxidation that activates endogenous antioxidant mechanisms and produces a metabolization of free radicals, slowing the oxidative process responsible for cell destruction. It is an activator of the immune system (through monocytes and T lymphocytes). Relieves inflammation and pain, improves quality of life by improving general physical condition, improves the body’s response to aging processes, improves oxygen metabolism and increases the elasticity of red blood cells as they pass through the capillaries. , increasing the transport of oxygen to the tissues. It regulates metabolism and is an effective therapeutic agent in the fight against fungi, bacteria, viruses and parasites, being of great help to improve the healing of wounds and ulcers.

4.- Is Ozone Therapy a painful treatment?

No. It is a non-invasive treatment, the applications are practically painless, the treatments are completely outpatient and do not require any type of hospitalization.

5.- How many applications are necessary?

Ozone therapy treatments consist of a number of sessions that vary in quantity and duration, depending on the age of the patient and the condition being treated.

6.- Dr. López Zumaeta Do you already have Ozone Therapy treatments at Natura Vital?

That’s how it is. Natura Vital is a medical center that respects all the criteria related to good clinical practices. We are backed by 39 years of experience in this field and thousands of procedures performed. We are a team that has doctors specialized in this area who continue to actively train in courses related to this therapy. We have generating equipment that guarantees safe management of ozone concentrations.