What is Ozone Therapy? The gas called O3, which is formed by the combination of three oxygen molecules, is called ozone. Since the oxygen molecules in the air we breathe are in the form of O2, ozone is not found in nature. Ozone, which can only be found in the upper layers of the atmosphere, is obtained through a generator and used in treatments. Today, when it is possible to get rid of many diseases with the method called ozone therapy, many people apply for healing in this way. Ozone, which has a unique smell, always returns to O2 form in the lower layers of the atmosphere and has 2 basic properties. First, it's a good antioxidant. The second is an effective disinfectant. Fungus and virus-like organisms lose their vitality when they encounter ozone. How Is Ozone Therapy Performed? The most important factor in ozone treatment is the most effective use of oxygen by tissues and cells. Therefore, blood can also be ozonated. When blood cells encounter ozone, changes occur in the blood and in the whole body. So what changes occur when ozone is given to the patient who wants to be treated through ozone therapy? When red cell cells encounter ozone, they gain elasticity and increase blood flow. Oxygen carrying capacity of red cells increases Increased performance of oxygen-carrying red blood cells Increase in energy production required for cell functions by accelerating intracellular respiration after encountering ozone Ozone, which has a very strong antioxidant property, increases the detoxifying feature of the skin and helps to eliminate chemicals in the body. What are the Ozone Therapy Methods? Ozone therapy can be applied in different ways. After the examination of the patient by the specialist physician who will apply this treatment, it is decided which method to apply. The first of these methods is Major therapy. Major therapy is the process of re-circulating a certain amount of blood received after evaluations by ozone. In this process, which takes approximately 15-20 minutes, it is aimed that the blood carries more oxygen to the tissues than the lungs. Thanks to the ozonated blood, the immune system is regulated. Blood covers in the circulatory system are opened with ozone to facilitate circulation. The second is Ozone minor therapy. In this treatment method, the amount of blood determined according to the needs of the body and the evaluations made is injected into the muscle after ozonation. It is a very successful method in allergic diseases and dermatological diseases. What is Ozone Rectal? Ozone Rectal is the process that takes place by giving ozone gas to the intestines through the rectal pathways. It is used in cases where major ozone therapy cannot be performed. Ozone bagging process is applied to the regionally problematic areas of non-healing wounds and burn conditions after the necessary evaluations are made. Thus, infection problems are eliminated. The damaged tissue and wound will heal more quickly in this way. What are Ozone Joint Applications? The process of applying ozone gas into the joint is an ozone therapy therapy used in rheumatic conditions. Thus, the cartilage tissue nourishes and repairs itself. In Which Diseases Ozone Therapy Is Used? Respiratory tracts Diabetes Immune disorders For abscesses accompanied by fistula Allergies and asthma Wounds In advanced ischemic disease Infections Dermatological problems Fat burn In lung diseases Hypertension Ozone therapy methods are used to support cancer treatments. Who Cannot Have Ozone Therapy? Ozone therapy is definitely not applied to favism patients with an enzyme deficiency disorder. Those with enzyme deficiency do not allow ozone gas to fulfill the duties it creates in the blood. In addition, expectant mothers, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers do not benefit from this treatment. And finally, those with chronic alcoholism cannot benefit from this treatment. How Long Is Ozone Therapy? Ozone therapy, which takes approximately 35-40 minutes for one session, is followed up monthly after 12-14 sessions. When the treatment is newly started, it starts as 2 sessions per week. As it progresses, the interval of the sessions begins to extend. It is reduced to one session per month towards the end. It is beneficial to proceed in accordance with the recommendations of the practitioner from the beginning to the end of the treatment. As in all other treatment methods, it is effective to proceed with ozone therapy in a complete and timely manner. If ozone therapy, which has no known side effects, is not applied at the appropriate doses, there is no effect or benefit. However, the recovery period starts after 3-5 sessions. Complaints such as fatigue, headache and weakness may occur at the beginning of the session. When the treatment is continued, all these complaints begin to disappear in the future.