Take a deep breath... the benefits of oxygen therapy now offered right here at dcam!

     The air we breathe every day consists of around 20% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, 1% argon, .5% carbon dioxide, and .5% other trace gases.  DCAM’s medical grade oxygen concentrator ups the percentage of available oxygen to approximately 95%.  Breathing the air supplied by the oxygen concentrator leads to a state of hyper-oxygenation within the body.  
 
     Because every cell in our body requires oxygen for the human body to function properly, breathing oxygen levels this high puts the body into a state of temporary hyperoxygenation.  Think of the human body like a combustion engine.  Every combustion engine requires oxygen to function.  Our bodies are like this, and when we increase the amount of bioavailable oxygen, we in a way supercharge the potential/ability of every cell in our bodies.  This can lead to: 

1. Improved healing
2. Improved mood
3. Improved sleep (balances circadian rhythm & increases melatonin)
4. Increased energy levels
5. Improved concentration
6. Improved sports performance
7. Reduced stress
8. Feeling more rested and rejuvenated 
9. Provide relief from headache/migraine
10. Help relieve hangover symptoms

     So why don’t we all walk around with a device that provides us with pure oxygen all day every day.  The reason is our bodies are designed to work efficiently with the normal levels of oxygen in the earth’s atmosphere.  Breathing near pure oxygen for too long signals to the body to create fewer red blood cells, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen available to the body.  This would lead to shortness of breath, headaches, and a plethora of other unhealthy complications and disfunctions within the body. 

     Research as shown that a normal person, without any breathing or blood issues, can do oxygen therapy daily for up to an hour without any negative consequences.  At DCAM, our sessions generally last for 30 minutes or less, thus further reducing the possibilities of any negative consequences, but providing for the perfect amount of time to achieve the positive effects of oxygen therapy.  

     At DCAM we pair our oxygen concentrator with aromatherapy using therapeutic grade essential oils.  This combination of aromatherapy and concentrated oxygen helps to increase the positive effects of the therapy, especially those of mood, stress reduction, and feeling rejuvenated.  DCAM also has the ability to provide the concentrated oxygen without any essential oils for those who prefer just the oxygen. 

   Check back next month for additional information about other exciting therapies now being offered at DCAM!