Ozone (O3) Therapy - Powerful Bio-oxidative Healing Tool
How to determine an ozone therapy treatment dose
How to determine an ozone therapy treatment dose
Treatment dose is determined by ozone concentration and amount
of time exposed to the ozone
Ozone Concentration
Ozone used for
treatment is a mixture of a little ozone
with a lot of oxygen. The
ozone concentration refers to the percentage of
ozone in the Ozone
/Oxygen mixture. It is also measured in μg
of ozone / ml (or cc) of the mixture. Since 1 liter
(L) of oxygen weighs 1.4g, then for example:
1% ozone = 1 /100 x 1.4
g/L = 14 μg /ml;
3.5% ozone = 49 μg /ml;
5% ozone = 70 μg /ml.
Ozone concentration is determined by setting the flow
rate of oxygen into the ozone generator. Also, some generators
have a dial/control function allowing the concentration to be varied directly at
the generator, which provides the ability to further manipulate the concentration
using a source of oxygen with a fixed flow rate.
- The lowest
flow rate produces the highest concentration. Ozone
generator manufacturers usually supply a chart indicating the
ozone concentration for different flow rates and
concentration settings on the generator (if it has this function).
ozone concentration
is inversely proportional to the flow rate
GENERAL EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT
OZONE CONCENTRATIONS
30 to 55 ug/ml
(< ~3.5%)
At this concentration level the 3 main health restoring properties
of ozone , dealing with diminished oxygen
levels and a compromised immune system are:
• Oxidative influence
on the oxygen metabolism
i.e. Enhanced
ATP production is important with stroke and burns - decreasesswelling
at injured site, minimizing damage and subsequent scarring - if
ozone is administered within 48 hours
of injury .
• Increases antioxidant enzymes
in the body
• Activation of immuno-competent
cells to stimulate the immune system - Causes the greatest increase
of immune system messengers interferon (50ug/ml gives greatest increase),
Tumor Necrosis Factor(TNF) and Interleukin-2 (IL-2), setting off a cascade
of positive changes throughout the immune system.
55 to 70 ug/ml
range
(3.5-5%)
Exhibits a strong germicidal effect by oxidative destruction,
useful for killing bacteria, viruses and fungi, topically and internally,
which makes ozone ideal for treating
infected wounds, intestinal infections, vaginal infection and topical
fungal diseases
> 72 ug/ml
(>5%)
Shown to suppress the immune system and inhibit tissue generation.
Other factors affect ozone concentration.
House voltage and frequency variations, humidity and temperature of input oxygen,
and the pressure (including barometric pressure). These tend not to concern the
home user too much (unless perhaps you live in the Swiss Alps).
Input oxygen flow rate (Liters/ minute)
Different applications
require appropriate oxygen flow rates of 1/32 L/m (for ear insufflation)
up to ½ L/m (for an
ozone sauna). As mentioned above,
the lower the flow rate, the higher the ozone
concentration. Lower flow rates also use
less oxygen.
• Some applications
require lower flow rates to be able to apply treatment for longer times
-
E.g. Rectal insufflation.
• Ear insufflation
simply requires a low flow rate to prevent damage to the delicate ear canal.
• Using a low flow
rate during insufflation reduces cramping.
CT Value
A meaningful measure of the amount of oxidative power administered (amount
of work done) is figured as:
Concentration
of ozone
X Time
Ozone is in contact
with Body tissues.
A higher CT value is more desireable
Flow Rate Liters/min(L/m)
Example ozone generator concentrations (ug/ml)
Exposure Time
CT Value
(determines ozone concentration)
Ex. 1
1/32
50
12
600
Ex. 2
1/16
30
20
600
Ex. 3
1/8
20
30
600
Ex. 4
1/4
10
60
600
Treatment methods and duration vary with each specific
health problem.
The duration of treatment will depend on the severity
of the problem - Body weight should also be considered.
