The Oxygen Revolution

by HARCH, PAUL G. MDMCCULLOUGH, VIRGINIA

• ISBN13: 9781578263264
• ISBN10: 1578263263
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2010-10-26
• Publisher: Hatherleigh Pr

Summary

HOPE FOR MANY "HOPELESS" DISEASES, FROM ONE OF THE FOREMOST RESEARCHERS IN THE FIELD When Randy McCloy, Jr., the sole survivor of the Sago Mine disaster, finally walked out of the hospital to rejoin his family, it was in part due to the miracle of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is based on an almost laughably simple idea: Oxygen can be used therapeutically for a wide range of conditions where tissues have been damaged by oxygen deprivation. Restore that oxygen, goes the logical thinking, and you can restore much of the lost function. It seems too good to be true, but Dr. Paul G. Harch's research and clinical practice has shown that this noninvasive and painless treatment can help the tens of millions of Americans who suffer from a brain injury or disease, such as: Stroke Autism and other learning disabilities Cerebral palsy and other birth injuries Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and other degenerative neurological diseases Emergency situations requiring resuscitation, such as cardiac arrest, carbon monoxide poisoning, or near drowning It can also improve conditions in which inflammation is the culprit, such as arthritis and asthma; promote healing in infections, burns, and skin grafts, such as diabetic foot wounds; and slow the aging process. For the millions of Americans suffering from these seemingly "hopeless" diseases, here finally is the handbook of hope. Inspiring and informative, The Oxygen Revolutionis the definitive guide to the miracle of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, from a pioneer in the field.

Author Biography

Paul G. Harch, M.D., is a hyperbaric medicine, diving, and emergency medicine physician who is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hyperbaric Medicine. The first President of the International Hyperbaric Medical Association and a semi-finalist for the National Institutes of Health Director's Pioneer Award, he has seen the positive effects of HBOT firsthand through the treatment of family members with stroke, dementia, and learning disability. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine's Woundcare and Hyperbaric Medicine Department, Dr. Harch currently divides his time between international consulting, lecturing, and his practice and research in the New Orleans area. Visit him at www.HBOT.com. Virginia McCullough is the author of many books, including Coping with Chemotherapy and Radiation (with Daniel Cukier, et al) and Testing and Your Child. A native of Chicago, she currently lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xv
Author's Preface	p. xxiii
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?	p. 1
Why You Should Be Aware of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy	p. 3
Oxygen Deprivation and the Body's Inflammatory Reaction	p. 23
The Current Uses for HBOT	p. 37
Conditions That Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Help	p. 55
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Other Medical Emergencies	p. 57
Birth Injuries and Cerebral Palsy	p. 81
Strokes	p. 99
Autism	p. 111
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Other Neurological Diseases	p. 119
Diabetes and Cardiac Disease	p. 137
Joint Replacement, Arthritis, and Bone Remodeling	p. 145
Aids, Asthma, Alcohol Abuse, and Other Uses for HBOT	p. 155
HBOT: An Anti-Aging Tool	p. 171
How You Can Take Advantage of HBOT	p. 191
The Treatment Experience and Costs	p. 193
Roadblocks and Gateways to the Future	p. 213
Conclusion When is HBOT Right for Me or My Loved One?	p. 237
Making-And Changing-Healthcare Policy	p. 245
More About Spect	p. 253
Glossary	p. 255
Resources	p. 261
References	p. 267
Index	p. 273
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