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Autoimmune Disease
What is Autoimmune disease?
Autoimmune diseases occurs when the body's natural defence system is unable to tell the difference between healthy cells and foreign cells and mistakenly attacks its healthy cells instead of infections, bacteria or viruses.
There are over 80 autoimmune diseases that affect different boy parts. The nature of this disease is complicating as its not always obvious whether autoimmune disfunction is the cause or consequence of the presenting disease. Some common diseases that are generally considered autoimmune include celiac disease, diabetes mellitus type 1, Graves’ disease, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic lupus erythematosus.
How can HBOT help Autoimmune disease?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can be a powerful tool for treating autoimmune disease. HBOT is a clinical treatment where the patient breathes 100% oxygen together with increased pressure.
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At pressures greater than normal, the body can incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids. The increased oxygen absorption experienced during HBOT boosts stem cell circulation 800% and enhances the body’s ability to heal itself. Known effects of HBOT include reduced inflammation, healing of infections and repair of damaged tissues. Raising oxygen levels in tissues where they have been lowered due to illness or injury encourages blood vessel growth, reduces swelling and supports the immune system. These effects provide symptomatic relief and hopefully delayed or decreased progression of disease.