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What is Intermittent Hypoxia Hyperoxia Therapy?
IHHT is non-invasive and a safe procedure that involves breathing in hypoxic (low oxygen) and hyperoxic (high oxygen) air at varying intervals through a mask. This process recreates the effects of altitude training, providing the amazing health benefits without the excessive work.
How does it work?
The human body consists of trillions of cells which all contain mitochondria, the ‘power-houses’ of the body. These mitochondria produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the chemical basis for all reactions and metabolic processes, ATP is our fuel.
Mitochondria are very sensitive and can be easily damaged by the stressors of everyday life.
IHHT works by stimulating the way our body utilises energy by causing a mild amount of stress on the respiratory system, and in response, our bodies activate a natural process of cellular ‘fine-tuning.’ This includes eliminating damaged mitochondria, and increasing the production of new, healthy mitochondria which produce ATP much more effectively.
IHHT also increases the production of red blood cells and new blood vessels (capillaries), improving the capacity for oxygen uptake and its transportation through tissue and cells – resulting in oxygen being utilised far more effectively across our whole body
IHHT works on a cellular level to help improve our health and thereby our quality of life at its very core – it is the cellular interaction between the environment and our bodies.
Increases energy, supports cognitive function, increases post training recovery times – an essential part of optimising health span and promoting longevity.
How is the treatment administered?
The therapy is carried out in a comfortable sitting or lying position. For approx. 40 – 50min you breathe through a mask decreased and increased levels of oxygen at regular intervals. It is all very calm and relaxing.
The MITOVIT hypoxia machine we use comes with the highest safety levels. Using two pulse oximeters for optimal safety means that if one pulse oximeter fails, displays incorrect values, or the difference between the two readings becomes too great, the automatic safety mechanism kicks in and the user is immediately supplied with normoxic or hyperoxic air. This ensures there is double protection, and safety during treatment is assured.
Each session is between 40 to 50 minutes.
As with all treatments having a series of sessions will have a cumulative and more lasting effect. It does depend on the individual’s health programme, but we would normally suggest between 10 to 15 (1-2 sessions a week), then we recommend going on to a maintenance of 1-2 sessions a month.
When you go to the gym you do not expect to see results immediately it takes time to build muscles and increase fitness. This is the same, it is essentially a work out for your internal systems, which will get stronger with more practice.
Remember everyone is different. Generally, these are some of the effects you may notice:
Only that you might not need to take some of your medications so frequently or as much. If this is the case then you should discuss with your doctor to adjust your medication as appropriate.
There are no significant side effects.
The only contraindications are that it should not be used for acute medical emergencies.
You will not feel any pain, you may feel relaxed and may want to go to sleep during the session, as it puts you into a parasympathetic relaxed state. This is great opportunity to take a nap. We don’t recommend using your phone or talking during a session.
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