Ordinary oxygen exists in the form of molecules made up of two oxygen atoms. Another very active form of oxygen exists called ozone. Ozone is an energized form of oxygen that occurs naturally in the earth’s atmosphere. Most ozone is formed in the upper atmosphere by radiation from the sun. Ultra violet rays from the sun break the oxygen molecules apart; the free oxygen atoms attach themselves to other oxygen molecules forming ozone (03). A powerful, colourless gas is formed by this chemical reaction. Ozone gas is unstable and has a half-life of about 22 minutes. After approximately 44 minutes the ozone gas (03) breaks up, reverting to ordinary oxygen (02). The ozone layer is formed between 19 and 35 kilometres (12-22 miles) above the earth’s surface. This layer tends to filter the suns radiation, thus protecting life on earth.
Ozone and other Oxygen Therapies have been practiced since the mid nineteenth century and wherever possible should be a part of any healing protocol or maintenance programme. Ozone Therapy is one of the safest therapies known to humankind. Not only is it extremely safe, it is also highly effective. Its oxygenating power means that it may be effective when treating a whole host of conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, cancer, psoriasis, candida albicans, viruses, bacterial conditions and even the common cold along with numerous other indications. Ozone has been shown to be effective in many degenerative conditions such as liver, kidney and heart disease. Because ozone helps the body to better transport and metabolize oxygen energetic processes are greatly enhanced resulting in improved sports performance. Ozone may assist the body to prevent or reverse disease because of the many processes that are improved in the body thus neutralizing bacterial enzymes that may be responsible for viral infection and replication in the white blood cells (immune system). Ozone is an immune modulator and in many cases may ‘reset’ the immune system which often results in the reduction or removal of autoimmune conditions.