Hyperbaric medicine is an accepted medical practice for the treatment of numerous physical and neurological injuries and dysfunctions.

"Hyper" is simply an increase, while "baric" refers to the pressure. Hyperbarics is the increase of atmospheric pressure around the body. More oxygen can be dissolved into the circulatory system and body fluids; this is Hyperbaric Oxygenation.

Oxygen is delivered further and deeper into the tissues and cells. Damaged tissues and cells normally deprived of oxygen receive the oxygen required for healing.

Oxygen is necessary for sustaining life; it is the essential bodily requirement for the stimulation, preservation and growth of all tissues and cells. It is the primary ingredient that the body requires to promote and effect healing.

In the pressurized environment of the hyperbaric chamber, your blood is able to hold extra molecules of oxygen. The extra oxygen is carried deeper into your tissues, for faster and more effective healing. Athletes are able to bounce back rapidly from injury. Hyperbaric therapy is even used to help racehorses recover quickly from injury! Health Canada recognizes hyperbaric oxygen as a treatment for several conditions.

You stay in the chamber for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours, during which you can watch videos, or read. For the first few minutes, your ears will adjust, the same as in an airplane take-off, so you can chew gum (or swallow).

You wear the oxygen mask over your nose. Children can wear a plastic helmet that looks like an astronaut helmet.

Some of the specific applications of Hyperbaric oxygen include:

* Stroke
* Autism
* Sports Injuries
* Lyme Disease
* Brain Injury
* Chronic Fatigue
* Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Problem Wounds (Diabetes)
* Cerebral Palsy
* Fibromyalgia
* Near Drowning
* Migraine
* Immune System Building
* Peripheral Neuropathy
* Epilepsy
* Multiple Sclerosis