Tom Harvey, Author at TH7

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Help with Dementia?

December 18, 2024 No Comments

Research into dementia and potential treatments is always ongoing, and one of the newest options heard about by health clinics is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). HBOT is a treatment that involves being inside a chamber at an increased pressure higher than one atmosphere, and you’ll be breathing 100% oxygen or normal air for a set amount of time. It’s said that these conditions can increase the amount of oxygen that your blood plasma can carry, which helps it transport nutrients to various parts of your body to heal them naturally.

Compression Therapy for Lymphedema

December 18, 2024 No Comments

Compression therapy is an excellent treatment that uses compression garments to boost blood circulation and reduce swelling, which can be incredibly beneficial for people who have been injured or who suffer from chronic conditions like lymphedema. Athletes also often use compression therapy to prevent muscle fatigue and make their recovery times quicker, so there are plenty of benefits to using it no matter what your lifestyle.

Compression Therapy for Knee Pain

December 18, 2024 No Comments

Compression therapy can help to increase blood circulation, and it’s often most used on legs, ankles and feet. Many find it an effective treatment for pain and swelling that comes as a byproduct of conditions associated with poor circulation, such as varicose veins and more. Compression therapy usually uses elastic stockings or wraps around your legs and feet to prevent blood from pooling and fluid from building up, which is the main culprit of inflammation.

Infrared Saunas vs Steam Rooms

June 20, 2024 No Comments

Exposing the body to very high heat therapy can offer plenty of therapeutic benefits like detoxification, weight loss, and relaxation. There are quite a few treatments that use heat therapy, with two of the most popular being infrared saunas and steam rooms.