What is Ozone?
SUPER OXYGEN FOR HEALING
When you hear the word “ozone,” you may
immediately think of the ozone layer in our
atmosphere that protects us from the ultraviolet
radiation from the sun. The sun’s ultraviolet rays are
what create ozone (O3).
Ozone (O3), is an energized form of oxygen which
contains three atoms of oxygen rather than the two
we normally breathe. Ozone is the second most
powerful sterilizer in the world and can be used to
destroy bacteria, viruses, and odors. Interestingly,
ozone occurs quite readily in nature, most often
as a result of lightning strikes that occur during
thunderstorms. In fact, the “fresh, clean, spring rain”
smell that we notice after a storm most often results
from the creation of ozone.
How does ozone work?
The third oxygen atom of ozone makes it extremely reactive, readily attaches itself to other molecules. When contaminants such as bacteria or viruses make contact with ozone, it creates a minuscule hole in the cell wall. After the ozone breaches the cell wall, the bacteria will be unable to survive. This
process is called “oxidation.” Once used, ozone reverts to oxygen, making it a very environmentally friendly oxidant.
How is it done?
But isn’t ozone a pollutant?
But isn’t ozone a pollutant?
During an ozone IV therapy infusion, the patient sits in a comfortable recliner where an R.N withdraws blood that is mixed with precisely measured amounts of ozone and then re-infused back into the body.
When mixed together, the blood will turn bright red due to the increase in oxygen caused by the ozone. The total procedure takes about 30-40 minutes.
At the Life Clinic, we offer IV Ozonated Saline, where ozone is bubbled through saline and infused into the patient, eliminating the need for blood thinners.
it is important to seek out a medical professional who is trained in using ozone therapy. Pure medical grade ozone, when it is used according to the established medical guidelines, has a safety record that is unparalleled.
But isn’t ozone a pollutant?
But isn’t ozone a pollutant?
But isn’t ozone a pollutant?
Unlike stratospheric ozone, which forms naturally in
the upper atmosphere and protects us from the sun’s
harmful ultraviolet rays, ground-level (or tropospheric)
ozone is created through the interactions of both
human-made and natural emissions of volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxide
(NOx) in the presence of heat and sunlight. Cars and
gasoline-burning engines are significant sources of
VOCs, which also come from consumer products
such as paints, insecticides, and cleaners, as well as
industrial solvents and chemical manufacturing. NOx,
the other chemical precursor of ozone, is produced
whenever we burn fossil fuels, primarily by motor
vehicles and power plants. The sun’s direct ultraviolet
rays convert these emissions into ground-level ozone,
which is unhealthy to breathe.