Frequently Asked Questions

Why do we need oxygen?

Oxygen is a vital part of our lives and is used for all of the body's essential functions. For example, the brain (which is only two per cent of our total weight) uses more than 20 per cent of the body's oxygen. Only 10 per cent of our energy comes from the food that we eat, while the remaining 90 per cent comes from oxygen.

Bacteria, toxins, viruses and parasites cannot survive in an oxygen-rich environment.

If the body's intake of oxygen is insufficient, for whatever reason, then the body will be thrown out of balance. In today's world, the most important factor that causes diminished oxygen intake is pollution. Cooked, processed and canned food also tends to be lower in oxygen content, as are foods that are higher in fat.

Why would I need oxygen therapy?

Because oxygen deficiency is often overlooked, it's not seen as being a cause for symptoms or diseases. Symptoms that may result from an imbalanced oxygen flow include:

• premature ageing
• depression
• anger
• fatigue
• dullness and a general feeling of sluggishness.

If the imbalance is chronic, the immune system is weakened and we are left more susceptible to germs and viruses and therefore, diseases.

What are the benefits?

There are several benefits to mild hyperbaric oxygen, including:

• improves strength, energy and endurance
• relieves tension and stress
• improves concentration and memory
• detoxifies the blood
• promotes healing and counters ageing
• strengthens heart and lungs
• natural remedy for headaches and migraines
• improves metabolism and aids digestion
• reduces fatigue and improves sleeping patterns
• relieves muscle stiffness
• improves skin conditions.

What does the treatment involve?

The treatment takes place inside a specially-designed inflatable chamber that uses ambient air with an additional oxygen concentrator to deliver oxygen to the body safely.

Neil will discuss your lifestyle and health goals before you start any treatment.

Because you will be fully clothed during the treatment, it is recommended you wear loose, comfortable clothing. The chamber looks smaller deflated and will be larger when it is fully pressurised. The chamber inflates within one minute and upon full inflation there will be enough room to sit upright or to lie down comfortably. After the inflation, the chamber will pressurise and this is a similar feeling to ascending or descending in a plane. Once at full pressure, you just breathe normally. You may take a book or magazine into the chamber, meditate, listen to music or simply sleep.

Depending on your personal health goal, each treatment usually lasts for 60 minutes and, afterwards, you can carry on with your day as normal.