We have invited Martina van den Heuvel of Mito Health Hyperbaric Chambers, to talk to us about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).
HBOT is a medical treatment delivered in a pressurized hyperbaric chamber, which helps oxygen to dissolve and saturate the blood plasma, potentially reaching inflamed tissue and supporting cellular and organ functionality.
While HBOT is used for treating a range of medical conditions, it is not yet a recommended treatment for ME/CFS. However, there are promising signs that HBOT could be a useful treatment for fibromyalgia and Long Covid.
Martina will be bringing along a portable hyperbaric chamber, so that we can see in-person what one looks like. She will also be sharing about the science, the limited studies for HBOT in long Covid and ME/CFS, anecdotal stories, risks and costs.
This presentation will be recorded and available to watch at a later date on our youtube channel.
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✦ Meeting Details: ✦
✦ On Wednesday, 29th April at 1 pm to 3pm
✦ The venue is spacious and has comfy lounge chairs and padded side chairs with armrests.
✦ Afternoon tea is from 2pm to 3pm and is a great time to connect with others. Gluten free and dairy free options always available.
✦ There is plenty of off-street parking on site at the lovely Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham St North, St Albans.
✦ Our in-person meetings in Christchurch are held on the last Wednesday of each month.
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To hear about our future meetings, sign up as a member to receive email updates, or check out the meeting calendar on our website…
Link: www.mecfscanterbury.nz
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**PLEASE NOTE** that MECFS Canterbury does not recommend any treatments. Any advice, either explicit or implied, is not intended to replace qualified medical advice. Please discuss any lifestyle and treatment changes with your doctor first.
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✦ About Martina van den Heuvel ✦
Martina introduced mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) to New Zealand in 2010. She has studied Neuroscience at Otago University to better understand how HBOT can have a positive influence on our nervous system.
Hyperbaric Chambers can be rented or purchased for therapy sessions in your own home, or you can visit Mito Health for your sessions.
To find out more visit mitohealth.net
The original information is taken from: Facebook