Get in the Ozone
Ozone is a gas composed of three oxygen atoms (O₃). It surrounds the Earth in the ozone layer, which is approximately ¼ to 1 inch thick. Without this protective layer, life on Earth would be exposed to much higher levels of harmful solar radiation. Ozone is also used by approximately 4,000 municipal water treatment systems worldwide to disinfect drinking water as an alternative to chlorine. Many people recognize the distinctive fresh scent that follows an electrical storm. When lightning passes through the atmosphere, it creates ozone, producing that characteristic smell. Ozone concentration is commonly measured in gamma units. At higher concentrations (60–100 gamma), ozone has been shown to destroy viruses, bacteria, and molds. At lower concentrations (10–20 gamma), it may support immune system function. Concentrations of 30–50 gamma can help eliminate bacteria while minimizing damage to healthy tissue, which may occur at higher concentrations. Direct inhalation of ozone is not recommended, as it can irritate the respiratory system and cause coughing. In extreme circumstances, prolonged exposure to high concentrations can be dangerous. For example, if a person were sealed in a small room and exposed to ozone at a concentration of 100 gamma for 12 hours, the exposure could be life-threatening.
Over the years, I have observed a number of applications for ozone therapy. Recently, I treated a patient diagnosed with shingles who had received antiviral medication and prednisone with limited relief. The rash extended from the spine at the level of the navel, wrapping around the left side of the waist back to the spine. We constructed a small enclosure around the affected area and administered ozone at 70 gamma for 20 minutes. The patient reported that, within 20 minutes of leaving the office, most of the pain had subsided. He returned one week later for a final treatment and experienced complete resolution of symptoms.
Another patient suffered from a chronic bone infection in his left knee following knee surgery. After nine months of intravenous antibiotics with minimal improvement, he continued to experience significant pain, and amputation was being discussed as a possibility. We administered ozone injections into the knee twice weekly for six weeks. Following treatment, the infection resolved and the patient's symptoms resolved.
I personally experienced a hamstring injury while playing tennis. Significant numbness masked the severity of the injury, which led to a buildup of lactic acid within the tissue. To address this, I used ozone dissolved in blood through a procedure known as Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH). Following treatment, much of the pain was relieved, and recovery progressed rapidly. For those seeking enhanced oxygen delivery throughout the body, MAH can be an effective therapeutic option. Brain cells rely on oxygen to produce the energy required for thinking, memorizing, and focusing. Because of the extra oxygen atom in ozone, receiving MAH is an effective treatment for resolving brain fog. MAH works as an amazing tool to aid in keeping the body and brain oxygenated.
When my daughter was six years old, she was running through the yard while being chased by her brother and accidentally stepped on a grader rake. The three-inch metal prongs penetrated her foot and protruded through the top of the foot. We immediately cleaned the wound with hydrogen peroxide for approximately ten minutes. As any physician will attest, a puncture wound of this nature is difficult to clean completely. We administered antibiotic injections once daily for two days. For the next three days, we placed her foot in a bag containing ozone at a concentration of 40 gamma. By the fourth day, there was no redness, no pain, and the wound was nearly completely healed.
In my clinical experience, ozone therapy has proven to be a valuable treatment option for a wide variety of conditions. While additional research continues to explore its applications, I have observed meaningful benefits in selected patients and situations where conventional therapies alone did not provide satisfactory results.
– John Young, MD - 727-545-4600, YoungFoundationalHealth.com
