If HBOT Makes You Feel Worse, This May Be Why (& How to Fix It)

About this episode

Dr. Masha Makeeva discusses why some patients may feel worse after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and how to adjust treatment safely.

📌 Join the HBOT Certification Waitlist here 👉 http://eepurl.com/jpvcZU Get early access + special free bonuses inside📚 Get Certified and Learn how to use HBOT safely and effectively in our certification course: https://drmasha.com/hbot-certification-course/ 👩🏻‍⚕️ Book your Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy consultation with Dr. Masha: https://drmasha.com/consult-with-me/ If HBOT makes you feel worse at the start, it does not always mean the therapy is wrong for you.In this episode, Dr. Masha Makeeva explains why some patients react badly to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, what high oxidative stress has to do with it, and how to adjust treatment more safely.You’ll learn:- why some people feel worse after HBOT- how to recognise high oxidative stress- why standard protocols do not work for everyone- how to start lower and progress more safelyTimestamps:00:00 INTRO00:48 Why Some People Feel Worse After HBOT01:32 What Oxidative Stress Is03:54 Conditions Associated with High Oxidative Stress06:10 How to Help People with High Oxidative Stress07:44 How to Optimize the Hyperbaric Protocol10:29 Patient Story13:17 What is Gentle Antioxidant Support 14:49 How to Do HBOT More SafelyThanks for…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Masha Makeeva

Topics covered

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
• oxidative stress
• patient reactions
• treatment adjustments
• safety in therapy

Keywords

• HBOT
• oxidative stress
• therapy adjustments
• patient care
• safety protocols

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HBOT Certification, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, drmasha.com

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