http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz en-us Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:04:48 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/169101/could-hbot-help-the-immune-system-fight-cancer-insights-from-a-2025-case-report/ A fascinating 2025 case report is adding to the growing conversation around an emerging application of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): it's potential role as an immunosensitising treatment alongside cancer immunotherapy.Published in Frontiers in Immunology in June 2025, the report describes a patient with an aggressive and rare form of stomach cancer who achieved a complete clinical response after HBOT was added to chemotherapy and immunotherapy.  It provides an intriguing example of... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:51:02 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post169101 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/168805/hbot-high-altitude-travel-and-sleep--what-does-the-2025-research-tell-us/ For many people, a trip to the mountains means skiing, snowboarding, hiking and enjoying the unique environment of high altitude.But high altitude also means less available oxygen.For some people, particularly those travelling quickly from sea level to significant altitude, this can affect sleep, energy levels, recovery and overall wellbeing.  For people who work at altitude - including ski-field staff, mountain guides and others who spend weeks or months in high-altitude environments - the... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:14:47 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post168805 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/168705/hbot-for-persistent-symptoms-after-brain-injury--what-does-the-2025-research-tell-us/ For people who continue to experience symptoms months or even years after a brain injury, recovery can sometimes feel like it has stalled.Headaches, dizziness, fatigue, poor sleep, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, anxiety, tinnitus, and other neurological or emotional symptoms can persist long after the original injury.A significant 2025 study published in Scientific Reports adds to the growing body of research investigating whether Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can help people... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:50:23 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post168705 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/168291/new-research-highlights-the-positive-outcomes-of-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-combined-with-cognitive-training-after-stroke/ Stroke recovery is often viewed through the lens of physical rehabilitation, but for many survivors, the hidden challenge is cognitive impairment.Difficulties with memory, attention, concentration, planning and problem-solving can significantly impact independence, return to work, and overall quality of life.A newly published 2026 randomised controlled trial from China provides encouraging evidence that combining Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) with Computerised Cognitive Training (CCT) produce... Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:13:10 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post168291 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/168003/can-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-support-healthier-hair-insights-from-a-korean-pilot-study/ Hair loss and thinning affect millions of people worldwide, leading many to search for treatments that support healthier hair growth.While Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has traditionally been associated with wound healing, recovery, and tissue repair, emerging research is beginning to explore its potential role in hair health.A preliminary study from South Korea, titled Preliminary Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Hair Follicle Characteristics in Healthy Subjects; Lee et al, 2026,&nbsp... Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:04:48 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post168003 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/167681/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-and-insulin-sensitivity--what-three-landmark-studies-tell-us/ Insulin resistance lies at the heart of many of today's most common chronic health conditions. It is a major contributor to type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, cardiovascular disease and even some forms of cognitive decline.A series of studies led by Australian researcher Dr David Wilkinson has produced some of the strongest human evidence that HBOT can improve insulin sensitivity. Published between 2012 and 2020, these three studies build upon one another to tell a compelling scientif... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:43:03 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post167681 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/167291/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-helps-improve-vo2max/ For endurance and aerobic athletes, VO2Max is one of the most important indicators of aerobic fitness.  It represents the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilise during intense exercise and it's closely linked to endurance performance.While training remains the cornerstone of improving VO2Max, research is now showing that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can provide an additional advantage by enhancing the body's ability to utilise oxygen at a cellular level.Why VO2Max MattersA highe... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:27:28 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post167291 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/166654/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-in-the-racehorse-industry-why-is-it-considered-a-performance-enhancer/ Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has long been associated with the treatment of difficult wounds, decompression illness and radiation injury. More recently, it has gained attention for its effective role in neurological rehabilitation, sports recovery, boosting sports performance, and regenerative medicine.Interestingly, one of the industries that has embraced HBOT for decades is thoroughbred racing.In fact, HBOT has become so well established in elite racehorse management that many racing autho... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:58:14 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post166654 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/166581/why-do-so-many-people-think-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-is-always-2-4-ata/ Why Do So Many People Think Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Is Always 2.4 ATA?If you've been researching hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) online, you've probably noticed one number appearing over and over again:2.4 atmospheres absolute (ATA).Many websites describe this as the "standard" treatment pressure for HBOT, leading people to assume that every hyperbaric treatment should be delivered at 2.4 ATA.But that's only part of the story.In reality, 2.4 ATA is primarily associated with the traditional ho... Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:49:31 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post166581 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/166401/hbot-for-long-covid--comparing-the-global-evidence/  HBOT for Long COVID: Comparing the Global Evidence Efrati (Israel) vs HOT-LoCO (Sweden) vs Netherlands Registry Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has become one of the more controversial and closely watched interventions in Long COVID research. What makes the field confusing is not a lack of data—but the fact that different countries have studied very different protocols, populations, and outcome measures, leading to seemingly conflicting results. To understand the picture properly, it he... Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:45:58 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post166401