http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:55:09 +1200 Rocketspark 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 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/165537/hbot-mitochondria-and-athletic-performance-what-the-efrati-research-found-and-what-a-single-case-study-proved/ For athletes, performance is not just about training harder.  Recovery, energy production and cellular efficiency all play a major role in how well the body adapts to exercise over time.One area receiving increasing attention is the role of mitochondria - often called the 'powerhouses' of the cell - and how Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) may positively influence them.A 2022 study from Prof. Shai Efrati and colleagues explored exactly this question in middle-aged athletes.  Their find... Thu, 28 May 2026 11:01:25 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post165537 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/164521/post-surgical-wound-care-and-the-benefits-of-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot/ Surgical wounds are expected to progress through a normal healing process, but in some cases recovery can be delayed by factors such as reduced blood flow, swelling, infection, diabetes, smoking history, radiation injury, or extensive tissue trauma.When healing becomes compromised, oxygen delivery to the affected tissues may also decrease - and oxygen is one of the key ingredients required for tissue repair.  This is where Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) plays a supportive role as an adjun... Wed, 13 May 2026 14:15:30 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post164521 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/164191/can-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-improve-mental-clarity/ What the science says for business performance and exam success.In today's fast-paced world, mental clarity is currency.  Whether you're a business professional making high-stakes decisions or a student preparing for exams, the ability to focus, process information quickly, and think clearly can define outcomes.One emerging tool gaining attention is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - a treatment traditionally used for complex or life-threatening conditions, is now being explored for its pot... Tue, 05 May 2026 13:32:41 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post164191 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/163468/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-in-cancer-care-a-patient-led-adjunctive-approach/ Cancer care is evolving.  Beyond conventional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, many patients are actively exploring ways to support their recovery, resilience, and quality of life.One therapy gaining increasing attention in this space is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) - not as a replacement for any other care, but as a patient-led, adjunctive strategy that may support healing and recovery alongside standard or alternative treatment.Understanding HBOT in the Context of... Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:35:08 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post163468 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/163423/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-after-stroke--can-recovery-happen-even-years-later/ For many stroke survivors, the message they hear is "most recovery happens in the first 3-6 months."But emerging research around Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is challenging that idea - suggesting that the brain may retain the ability to improve months or even years after a stroke.The traditional view of stroke recoveryAfter a stroke, damaged brain tissue loses oxygen supply, leading to:Nerve cell deathReduced blood flowImpaired neural connectionsConventional rehabilitation focuses on the ear... Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:41:37 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post163423 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/163380/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-hbot-before-and-after-surgery--what-the-research-says/ Surgery places significant physiological stress on the body.  From tissue trauma and inflammation to reduced oxygen delivery at the cellular level, recovery is often limited by how well the body can heal.Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is increasingly being explored as a pre- and post-surgical adjunct to optimise healing, reduce complications, and enhance recovery.But what does the research actually say?HBOT involves breathing highly-concentrated oxygen under pressure, significantly i... Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:25:20 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post163380 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/post/163270/hbot-and-longevity-can-oxygen-therapy-turn-back-the-biological-clock/ In the rapidly growing field of longevity medicine few interventions have generated as much intrigue - and debate - as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT).Once reserved for treating decompression sickness and wound healing, HBOT is now being explored as a tool to influence the biology of ageing itself.  At the centre of this conversation is the groundbreaking work of Shai Efrati, whose research has challenged long-held assumptions about what is - and isn't - possible in human ageing.Understand... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:17:01 +1200 http://www.hyperbarichealth.co.nz/blog/#post163270