Ozone is a gas made up of three oxygen atoms (O3).
Ozone occurs naturally in small (trace) amounts in the stratosphere, and to some extent, the particles shield Earth from the full effect of the Sun’s ultraviolet (UV) light. Indeed, ozone is created when a regular oxygen molecule (O2), the type we breathe, drifts up to the very top of the sky. There, on the edge of space, it is split apart by sunlight into single oxygen atoms. Single oxygen atoms can rejoin to make O2, or they can join with O2 molecules to make ozone (O3).
Ozone (O3) for health or wellness purposes, can be made with an ozone generator. This device is used in spas, clinics and homes. The third oxygen atom can detach from the ozone molecule and reattach to molecules of other substances, thereby altering their chemical composition. It’s this ability to react with other substances that forms the basis of proponents’ health claims about ozone. Gunk in your body can be broken down or ‘oxidized’ away…
Detoxification through the skin is as old as the sauna or the sweat lodge. Humans have been enjoying the benefits of steam rooms for at least two millennia; the Romans built steam baths based on the Greek tradition. This practice was popular not only because it was pleasurable but also because it provided undeniable health benefits.
Human skin tissue, the outer covering of the human body, is permeable. What most people don’t know is that it is by far the largest organ of the body’s integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments, and internal organs. It also ‘breathes’. If you dwell in toxic regions of the world or work in toxic environments, your skin will absorb these latent malignancies. Conversely, if you frequently enjoy steam baths or saunas, you can use your skin to detoxify your body. Ozone saunas are a more modern extension of this age-old personal detoxification solution.
BOEX (Body Ozone Exposure) inside a steam cabinet
As the heat makes you sweat, toxins pour out of your body. After a session, comments like the ones below are not unusual:
“A relaxing experience. Definitely felt the pores opening up.”
“I felt very clean afterward. Like I just had a very hot shower, but without any residue from soap.”
“I felt the whole process was similar to the Roman baths in Baden-Baden [a German town known for its nude communal baths], but with a lot more privacy.”
A normal sauna increases the eliminative, detoxifying, and cleansing capacity of the skin by stimulating the sweat glands. It also promotes healthy skin tone and texture due to increased blood circulation.
Introducing ozone into the equation adds to the benefits of the steam. As the particles of the steam surround the body, they become a conduit through which O3 can be introduced into the body via the skin. Humid heat opens the pores, allowing the ozone to pass through the skin into the bloodstream, where it can travel to the fat and lymph tissue.
Preventive medicine places a lot of emphasis on diet and detox, and its literature repeatedly stresses the importance of frequent cleanses, especially for cleansing the lymph tissue of toxins. It could be argued that the ozone-enriched steam sauna is the easiest and best way to accomplish this detox.
The combined action of moist heat and ozone has a cleansing effect on the lymphatic system, which carries 90% of the body’s fluids. Ozone brings oxygen to the tissues for enhanced health and vitality. The combination of steam and ozone is a natural, effective way to promote a refreshing sense of well-being. And our clients agree: the ozone steam sauna is a pleasant way to practice body cleansing.
Benefits of ozone sauna
- Relaxes and loosens muscles by reducing the buildup of lactic acid and increasing muscle flexibility.
- Oxidizes toxins so they can be eliminated through the skin, lungs, kidneys, and colon. Boosts blood circulation, helping injured muscles repair more quickly.
- Stimulates vasodilation of peripheral blood vessels, relieving pain and speeding the healing process.
- Eliminates bacterial and viral infections of all kinds.
- Speeds up the metabolic processes of the inner organs and endocrine glands, resulting in a loss of 200-450 calories in a 20-minute session.
A growing number of physicians and patients have expressed enthusiasm for the ozone steam cabinet method for treating a wide variety of health complaints. Naturally, standardized protocols need to be followed.
Ozone itself is not new; it has been effectively used for over a century. However, the ozone steam sauna is a relatively new addition to ozone applications, emerging perhaps around 50 years ago.
