People who suffer from depression, PTSD and any traumatic brain injury (TBI or mTBI) should consider using HBOT (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) for relief and healing. A recent study showed that HBOT can increase blood flow to the damaged areas of the brain, resulting in...
North Carolina Using Oxygen & Pressure to Treat PTSD in Veterans
The passage of NC Senate Bill 442 recognizes hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a practical treatment solution for PTSD in veterans. Senate Bill 442 appropriates $150,000 from the North Carolina state budget to assist in connecting veterans with hyperbaric oxygen therapies....
Using HBOT for Concussions is a Touch-Down for Steelers’ Physician
Image Credits @drjosephmaroon Congratulations to Steelers’ neurosurgeon Joseph C. Maroon, MD, who was awarded the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence by NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS). Each year, the NFL presents the Arthur C. Rettig Award to a team...
Life-saving oxygen therapy planned to help NC veterans
In North Carolina, at the Extivita clinic in RTP hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is being used to treat PTSD and TBI in veterans. Veterans gain hope again as they slowly but surely see their depression disappear. The HBOT therapy is considered life-saving, since...
NC veterans with TBI, PTSD to receive free hyperbaric oxygen treatments
Extivita RTP is finding success using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to treat veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Under Senate Bill 422, and in collaboration with The Community Foundation of NC East,...
Learn About HBOT Through Dr. Maroon’s Personal Experience
Dr. Joseph Maroon recently posted his blog in three parts, highlighting his 3-month journey with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). In his blog, his lists an abundance of medical references to support how HBOT works to decrease inflammation in the brain, healing the...
Veterans with traumatic brain injury needed for hyperbaric oxygen therapy research
INDIANAPOLIS (WISHTV) — Indiana has put $1 million toward hyperbaric oxygen therapy research.Indiana was the first state to use public funds for what is considered experimental, or off-label, treatment of traumatic brain injuries. The program was just...
Veterans Suicide Prevention Bill S.785 Signed into Law Expands the VA’s Research into HBOT
From TreatNow.org.Secretary Wilkie Applauds President Trump for Signing Suicide Prevention BillVA Secretary Robert Wilkie released the following statement after President Trump signed into law the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care...
Joe Rogan – Justin Wren – Can Hyperbaric Therapy Reverse Brain Damage?
Justin Wren discusses his experiences with how Hyperbaric Therapy reverses Brain Damage with Joe Rogan.
Veteran suicide is a problem. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a solution.
Excerpt from Military Times, Rep. Greg Murphy.Each year, the United States recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Month. In 2017 alone, more than 47,000 Americans tragically died from suicide. More than 6,100 of these Americans were veterans....