Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Stress Relief
Overview
Chronic stress elevates cortisol, disrupts sleep, and impairs immune and cognitive function. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) delivers 100% oxygen at increased pressure, promoting physiological and neurological balance to help manage and reduce stress.
Key Benefits of HBOT for Stress
- Reduces Cortisol Levels: Lowers stress hormone production, helping restore healthy endocrine function.
- Enhances Mood & Emotional Resilience: Boosts release of endorphins and serotonin for improved emotional well-being.
- Improves Sleep Quality: Promotes deeper, more restorative sleep by reducing inflammation and balancing neurotransmitters.
- Decreases Anxiety: Calms the nervous system and reduces hyperarousal through increased cerebral oxygenation.
- Supports Cognitive Clarity: Enhances neuroplasticity and blood flow to key brain regions involved in focus and memory.
- Reduces Inflammation: Down-regulates pro-inflammatory cytokines that exacerbate stress responses.
- Boosts Immune Function: Strengthens white blood cell activity, counteracting stress-induced immune suppression.
- Promotes Relaxation: The quiet, pressurized environment induces a meditative state, aiding mental calm.
*HBOT for stress relief is an off-label application and should be administered under the supervision of a qualified hyperbaric medicine physician as part of a comprehensive stress management plan.