After receiving a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis in 2005, at the age of 49, Lee Anlezark is using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as a means to slow down the progression of the disease. Mr. Anlezark was so passionate in his beliefs that HBOT could help him, he paid $19,000 for a mobile, soft-sided chamber, allowing him to receive his treatments in the confines of his Nelson Bay home.
“I have been undertaking the [one-hour] therapy once or twice a day and as I quickly approach the 40 mark I have noticed some crucial benefits,” Mr Anlezark said.
It is recommended that Parkinsons’ sufferers require at least 40 therapies before seeing any benefits.
Mr. Anlezark says he can, “feel the magic starting to happen”, and is extremely hopeful that HBOT can provide him with prolonged quality of life.
“I have noticed my breathing is better and my mind is clearer. Time will tell how other symptoms such as speech and shaking will be impacted,” he said.
“At pressures greater than normal, the body can incorporate more oxygen into blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid, and other bodily fluids. The increased oxygen absorption experienced during HBOT significantly enhances the body’s ability to aid in its healing.”
The therapy is also said to be beneficial in countless other conditions including Alzheimer’s, autism, brain injury, cancer and stroke.
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