Oxygen can be used therapeutically for a whole range of conditions where tissues have been damaged by oxygen deprivation. Restore the oxygen, and you can restore much of the lost function. Dr. Harch's research and clinical practice has shown that this noninvasive and painless treatmen can help many of those who suffer from brain injuries, inflammation and some seemingly "hopeless" conditions. Softbound, 279 pages.
"One of the most important and insightful books in 40 years. If you or your loved one have a neurological condition, you cannot afford to be without this book; it has the potential to restore your lost life." -- Vince Trumble, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of The Unknown Miracle
AUTHOR INFORMATION
Paul G. Harch, M.D. is a hyperbaric medicine, diving, and emergency medicine physician who is a Diplomate of the American board of Hyperbaric Medicine. the first President of the International Hyperbaric Medical Association and a semi-finalist for the National Institues of Health Director's Pioneer Award, he has seen the positive effectos of HBOT firsthand through the treatment of family members with stroke, dementia, and learning disability. a graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Director of the Louisiana State University School of Medicine's Woundcare and Hyperbaric Medicine Department, Dr. Harch currently divides his time between international consulting, lecturing, and his practice and research in the New Orleans area.
Virginia McCullough is the author and co-author of many books, including Coping with Chemotherapy and Radiation and Testing and Your Child. A native of Chicago, she currently lives in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
CONTENTS
- Introduction by Dr. William A. Duncan
- Author's Preface
- Part I: What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
- Chapter 1: Why You Should Be Aware of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- Chapter 2: Oxygen Deprivation and the Body's Inflammatory Reaction
- Chaper 3: The Current Uses for HBOT
- Part II: Conditions that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Can Help
- Chapter 4: Traumatic Brain Injuries and Other Medical Emergencies
- Birth Injuries and Cerebral Palsy
- Strokes
- Autism
- Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Other Neurological Diseases
- Diabetes and Cardiac Disease
- Joint Replacement, Arthritis, and Bone Remodeling
- AIDS, Asthma, Alcohol Abuse, and Other Uses for HBOT
- HBOT: An Anti-Aging Tool
- Part III: How You Can Take Advantage of HBOT
- Chapter 13: The Treatment Experience and Costs
- Chapter 14: Roadblocks and Gateways to the Future
- Conclusion: When Is HBOT Right for Me or My Loved One?
- Appendix A: Making—and Changing—Healthcare Policy
- More About SPECT
- Glossary
- Resources
- References
- Index
