HOUSTON – Ozone therapy is a popular alternative medicine right now.
Although it’s claims are unproven and it’s not FDA approved, some swear they feel great benefits.
Now at the intersection of San Felipe and Voss, The Ozone Bar has an assortment of wellness therapies including ozone saunas.
WHAT IS AN OZONE SAUNA?
According to The Ozone Bar owner, Laura Harbison, you’re sitting in a small pod getting an extremely heavy detox.
“O2 is being converted into O3, and you’re transdermal absorbing the ozone through your skin. Some of the things that it does is it fights parasites, pathogens, yeast mold, bacteria, viruses,” Harbison said. “It’s a really incredible molecule.”
According to Cleveland Clinic, “In general, toxins are poisonous to humans. But is it possible that a toxin — when administered correctly — can offer health benefits? Researchers have asked that question about ozone gas for over a century. Ozone (O3) is a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms. It’s highly unstable and explosive in liquid or solid form. But as a gas, this supercharged oxygen may potentially have therapeutic qualities.”
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
People claim ozone-infused saunas can detoxify. The warmth of the sauna is relaxing, and some claim you burn calories simply by sitting inside. Here are some other potential benefits:
- Immune system support
- Improved blood circulation
- Reduced oxidative stress
- Fights infection
- Improves skin conditions
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
At the Ozone Bar, a single session is $50. A ten pack costs $289, which equals $28.90 a session.
WHO CANNOT USE OZONE THERAPY?
Pregnant women or those with a pacemaker or implantable device should not use ozone therapy.
Anyone with a chronic condition should speak with their doctor before experimenting with treatments.
CAN IT HURT YOU?
There are some injectables of ozone that are really not recommended for everyone. Since ozone by definition is a toxin, most medical experts want more proof that it can help before encouraging people to do it.
