Have you ever wondered why alternative health clinics are always pushing the latest and glamorous health trends? Currently, ozone therapy is one of the most talked about and controversial treatments circulating on social media.
The much-controversial practice known as “ozone therapy” uses ozone gas to treat wounds and fight a number of diseases. Ozone, a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms, has led researchers to investigate its potential therapeutic use. The treatment aims to increase oxygen levels in the body, in order to strengthen the immune system. Ozone therapy is said to neutralize bacteria, viruses, etc., thus hindering harmful processes in the body.
Ozone therapy explained: The controversial trend, its risks, and its unproven claims
This practice involves introducing a highly reactive gas into the human body through various methods, such as direct application to tissue to treat limb problems or wounds or intravenous treatment by dissolving the gas in the patient’s blood. While alternative practitioners swear by it to boost energy, clear stubborn infections, and turn back the clock, doctors and medical researchers often urge extreme caution.
