| I wanted to briefly discuss the role of hyperbaric | | | | burns and whatnot. The therapy has been used for |
| oxygen therapy, also called HBOT, in the treatment of | | | | many, many years for a variety of different health |
| children with Autism. There are a couple of reasons | | | | conditions. |
| why this therapy has been effective. Many children | | | | Now hyperbaric oxygen therapy is being used to treat |
| have a lack of adequate blood flow to certain areas | | | | things such as autoimmune disorders, neurological |
| of the brain as found by testing, specifically to the | | | | conditions like multiple sclerosis, diabetes, and even |
| temporal lobe which is located on the side of the head. | | | | heart disease. The primary benefits seen in children |
| Many things, like speech, can be compromised by | | | | with Autism who use hyperbaric oxygen therapy are |
| inadequate blood flow, which we know to be prevalent | | | | improved cognitive ability, improved speech, decreased |
| in some kids with Autism. Many times inflammation | | | | inflammation, improved oxygen carrying capabilities |
| causes problems with blood flow. We also know that | | | | throughout their body, support of metabolism in general |
| immune mediated inflammation and neuro inflammation | | | | and a decrease in the chemical mediators that appear |
| can be responsible for the speech problems that arise | | | | to increase inflammation. |
| from inadequate blood flow to certain parts of the | | | | You can find this kind of therapy in a clinic setting or |
| brain. | | | | you can arrange to have a rental chamber brought to |
| We know that hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases | | | | your own home so there are quite a few options |
| oxygen carrying capability to the brain which also | | | | when it comes to finding hyperbaric oxygen therapy. |
| promotes the metabolic function of the brain. But the | | | | And there is a lot more information on the benefits of |
| therapy of hyperbaric oxygen also seems to help | | | | hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This therapy can be a |
| reduce inflammation, especially neurological | | | | very useful therapy to consider as a part of their |
| inflammation. Historically hyperbaric oxygen therapy | | | | biomedical treatment protocol. |
| was used primarily for conditions affecting the skin like | | | | |