As the weather starts to get cold, many people try different methods to keep their immune system strong and not get sick. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aydın Arslan, from Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, stated that ozone therapy strengthens the body's immunity by meeting the oxygen needs of the cells and increasing blood circulation.
“OZONE THERAPY IS WIDELY USED”
The use of ozone gas, which is one of the most significant elements for human health, in the most beneficial way for the body is called ozone therapy. It is aimed to reach a healthy circulation level by increasing the oxygen input to the diseased or damaged areas. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aydın Arslan: “Ozone therapy has a very common usage area. It is frequently applied to strengthen the immune system, eliminate rheumatic and joint problems, reduce pain caused by low back and neck hernia, strengthen body resistance, treat wounds and burns, and remove acne, spots and disorders on the skin.
There are several methods of ozone therapy, such as injecting into the muscle outside the direct blood pathway or applications on open wounds.
“IT CAN BE APPLIED BEFORE THE DISEASES TO KEEP THE PERSON NOT GETTING SICK”
The body's natural defense mechanisms are trying to maintain the body balance by fighting harmful oxidants caused by edible foods, breathing air, stress and harmful habits. The weakened defense mechanisms cause a decrease in oxygen in the tissue, the deterioration of cells and the development of diseases, thus weakening the immune system. At this point, ozone therapy strengthens the body's immunity by meeting the oxygen needs of the cells and increasing blood circulation. With ozone therapy, which has no side effects, direct treatment of diseases can be done.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arslan said, “Ozone therapy can be applied before the diseases, so that the person does not get sick. Much more serious diseases that may occur in the future in the vital functions of the person can be prevented. Ozone therapy strengthens immunity as follows:
