HBAT vs. HBOT – What’s the Difference?

HBAT vs. HBOT – What’s the Difference? « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

HBAT vs. HBOT – What’s the Difference?

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Jun.08, 2011, under Home

When discussing hyperbaric protocols and treatment options with your prescribing physician it is important to know the dosage of oxygen, frequency and duration of the dive(s). Since hyperbaric treatment is commonly referred out to a specialized clinic or medical supplier, understanding this information could make the difference in the results you achieve.

HBAT is an abbreviation for Hyperbaric Air Therapy. Essentially, the chamber occupant breathes the same room air used to pressurize the hyperbaric chamber. No oxygen is used other than the oxygen contained in the normal air we breathe. Room air, is also referred to as Normoxic Nitrox. It contains 21% Oxygen, 78% Nitrogen with the 1% balance comprised of inert trace gases that naturally exist is our atmosphere. For the purposes of these dosage calculations this 1% is factored into the total Nitrogen percentage.

HBOT is an abbreviation for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. The chamber occupant breathes 100% gaseous oxygen or when oxygen concentrators are used, as a high of a percentage as the equipment is capable of delivering. The hyperbaric chamber may be completely pressurized with oxygen or the chamber is pressurized with Air (Normoxic Nitrox) and the oxygen is delivered to the patient through a B.I.B.S. (Built in Breathing System.) Types of BIBS include Non-Rebreather Masks, Demand Masks and Oxygen Hoods.

It is important to note that because of cost effectiveness, convenience and safety more hyperbaric chambers pressurize with Air and utilize a BIBS than pressurize with pure oxygen. US Navy Hyperbaric Protocol is exclusively pressurization with Normoxic Nitrox and Oxygen via BIBS.

The premise for utilizing just HBAT is that the increased pressure of the chamber elevates the partial pressure (percentage) of oxygen being provided to the tissues. It however overlooks that the partial pressure of nitrogen is significantly elevated as well. This is a result of Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressure. Simply stated, the sum of the whole is equal to all of the parts. In this case the “parts” are Nitrogen and Oxygen.

21% + 79% = 100%

Another way we could express this is:

.21 + .79 = 1.0

In the case of HBAT at a gauge pressure of 4 psi, which is approximately 1.3 ata:

.27 + 1.03 = 1.3

So yes, HBAT at 4 psig elevates the partial pressure of oxygen to from 21% (.21) to 27% (.27). It also elevates the partial pressure of nitrogen from 79% (.79) to 103% (1.03). Depending on what you are using HBAT for this may do more harm than good. The issue here is that while HBAT has been suggested in a small number of clinical trials to be marginally effective for a few conditions, there are other conditions where HBAT is known to be completely ineffective. There are also some conditions, such as infectious diseases and wound care where HBAT actually creates a negative, potentially harmful ischemic reaction. This is specifically related to the elevated partial pressure of nitrogen also being dissolved into the tissues, etc. An example of a condition where HBAT treatment could potentially cause harm is Lyme Disease. Not only does that low of a dosage of oxygen do nothing for the auto-immune system it pushes the bacillus further toward protecting itself with its protein coating camouflage.

During HBOT the patient is breathing a much higher partial pressure of oxygen. The actual dosage of oxygen delivered to the tissues, cerebral, synovial and lymphatic fluids is drastically higher but the partial pressure of nitrogen is nominal. Using the same example, HBOT using 100% oxygen at a gauge pressure of 4 psi delivers almost five time more. This may lead to the question that if some oxygen is good than is more better? Perhaps, but only to a point and dosage is specific to the exact condition being treated.

If your doctor prescribed HBOT but you were only going to get HBAT would you want to know? Of course you would and now you do…

How to calculate actual dosage is part of the ANDI Hyperbaric Course Curriculum. HyperbaricsRx offers a variety of seminars, courses and certification programs that greatly elaborate on the general concepts I’ve discussed here.

Addiction Survivors

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Addiction Survivors

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Mar.24, 2011, under Home

One of the most accurate ways we can tell if we are physically sick, is when our body temperature rises above 98.6 degrees. It’s a “barometer” which indicates that – our bodies have become infected – with some form of virus or disease. We then need to take some “action” to bring the temperature under control: take an aspirin, sleep, visit a doctor, etc. Ask yourself the following two questions:

1. Am I Willing To Do “Whatever It Takes” To Become An Addiction Survivor? YES NO

2. On A Scale of 1 (low) to10 (high), What Is My Level Of Commitment? ____

RELAPSE PREVENTION BAROMETER

You can use the – Relapse Prevention Barometer – which is attached, to “take your temperature” each day. Each morning, check off FIVE GOALS you want to accomplish. Each evening, circle the goals you actually achieved.

This tool will help you “measure” your REAL level of commitment to becoming an – addiction survivor. Someone once said” God is the “architect” of our sobriety, and we are the “builders.” We have to WORK at building our sobriety on a solid foundation.

What’s the point of doing all this WORK? “The point is – we are willing to grow – along spiritual lines.” (A.A. Page 60)

Why is it important that we GROW along spiritual lines?

Because: “You may be suffering from an illness which – only a spiritual experience will CONQUER.” (A.A. P 44)

How do we “conquer” our cravings, obsessions, and compulsions?

“Our hope - lies in the MAINTENANCE and GROWTH of a – spiritual experience. When the spiritual illness is – overcome, we straighten out – mentally, emotionally, and physically.” (A.A. Page 64, 66)

How do we “maintain” and “grow” our spiritual experience?

“We begin to PRACATICE – all Twelve Steps of the program- in our daily lives, so that we, and those about us, may find – emotional sobriety.” (Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions – Page 106)

We don’t achieve emotional sobriety by AVOIDING doing something. We have to PICK UP the “simple kit of spiritual tools laid at our feet.” When we arrive at the doors of A.A. or N.A. we all have the same “primary” addiction,

ESCAPING from any form of mental, emotional, spiritual, or physical PAIN, and we only have – one coping skill to deal with this PAIN. Many people believe that – people, places, and things – are the major obstacles to recovery. THIS IS NOT TRUE! It’s the C.I.A. Complacency, Indifference, and Apathy.

To become addiction survivors each of must WORK our way through the Twelve Steps to develop the – courage, faith, strength, endurance and wisdom REQUIRED to face the challenges of fear, anger, resentment, guilt, shame anxiety, and loneliness that will come our way. Perhaps the most important FACT we need to remember is:

There is no happy future in addiction – just a regrettable past – that keeps repeating itself over, and over again.

We can – recreate our lives- and build a happier future by – developing new habits and coping skills – such as those listed on the RELAPE PREVENTION BAROMETER. Challenge yourself – to “practice” 5 new habits and coping skills over the next 30 days.

Namaste, (The light in me “honors” the light in you.

Jack

jack@thelazarushousehouse.net

RELAPSE PREVENTION BAROMETER

WE CAN’T SOLVE A PROBLEM WITH THE SAME MIND THAT CREATED IT

30 DAY CHALLENGE

DAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1. Meditate For 15 to 20 Minutes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Pray To God, as you understand God. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Read For 1 Minute: As Bill Sees It, 24 Hour Book. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Work On Step ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. Attend a Meeting: A.A., N.A., Pills Anonymous. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6. Listen To An Inspirational CD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. Read Inspirational Literature, Big Book, etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8. Get A Sponsor, or Talk To Your Sponsor. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9. Reach Out: Make Newcomers Feel Welcome. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Write A Gratitude List, or Read It. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Invest $ in your recovery. Buy books, CD’s etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Perform a random act of kindness. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

DAY 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

1. Meditate For 15 to 20 Minutes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Pray To God, as you understand God. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Read For 1 Minute: As Bill Sees It, 24 Hour Book. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Work On Step ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. Attend a Meeting: A.A., N.A., Pills Anonymous. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6. Listen To An Inspirational CD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. Read Inspirational Literature, Big Book, etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8. Get A Sponsor, or Talk To Your Sponsor. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9. Reach Out: Make Newcomers Feel Welcome. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Write A Gratitude List, or Read It. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Invest $ in your recovery. Buy books, CD’s etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Perform a random act of kindness. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

DAY 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

1. Meditate For 15 to 20 Minutes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

2. Pray To God, as you understand God. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. Read For 1 Minute: As Bill Sees It, 24 Hour Book. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

4. Work On Step ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

5. Attend a Meeting: A.A., N.A., Pills Anonymous. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

6. Listen To An Inspirational CD _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

7. Read Inspirational Literature, Big Book, etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

8. Get A Sponsor, or Talk To Your Sponsor. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

9. Reach Out: Make Newcomers Feel Welcome. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10. Write A Gratitude List, or Read It. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

11. Invest $ in your recovery. Buy books, CD’s etc. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

12. Perform a random act of kindness. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

10 PM EST Guest John Luppo on Angels Side by Side Radio

10 PM EST Guest John Luppo on Angels Side by Side Radio « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

10 PM EST Guest John Luppo on Angels Side by Side Radio

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Mar.14, 2011, under Home

Angels Side by Side Radio

Host Will Grayson

Host Will Grayson was born and raised in New York City. His early childhood was spent in a supportive environment that offered him everything he could possibly need to aspire to any level of accomplishment he so desired.

Tonight’s Guest John Luppo

Bio:

Host Will Grayson

As a successful Wall Street executive for 18 years, John traded, advised and secured deals for investors as well as financial institutions. With memories of his brother, Robert Luppo and friend Patrick Burke who both passed do to Addiction. John set out to memorialize the two with a film about the disease of addiction and the miracle of sobriety. As CEO/President of Borough to Borough Productions John will over see projects ranging from Documentaries to Motion pictures.

Modern Day Miracles

Synopsis:

Modern Day Miracles is a documentary about people in recovery from the disease of alcohol and drug addiction. The heartfelt testimonies bear witness to the beauty of the human spirit given by people from all walks of life. The stories have a dramatic affect which bring a tear to the eye followed by a message of hope that uplifts the soul. Modern Day Miracles also includes a family segment that features family members who have lost loved ones to disease of alcohol and drug addiction. Initially developed to memorialize the lives of family and friends, Modern Day Miracles became a celebration of life.