Stoke, diabetic foot wounds, air and gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning and smoke inhalation, gas gangrene, decompression sickness, acute mountain sickness, cerebral palsy, brain injuries, near-drowning, thermal burns, anemia, brown recluse spider bites, wound healing, crush injuries, bone grafts...to list a few. In the United States, there are certain indications which insurance covers. To request a list of approved indications, contact the IHA on the "Contact Us" page.

Hyperbarics has a very good safety record. Many hyperbaric centers report only mild otic discomfort as a contraindication to therapy. Such a discomfort is similar to the ear pressure felt when ascending or descending in altitude. These discomforts may be minimized by descending at a slower rate. Discuss these concerns with the treating physician and hyperbaric technician.

These pressures are achieved in a variety of chambers currently available on the market, including monoplace, multiplace and portable chambers.

Hyperbarics is a technology in which the air pressure in the environment is increased. When a person's body is placed in a more pressure environment, it absorbs more oxygen molecules per volume of compressed air. The body normally transports oxygen via the hemoglobin of the red blood cells. By increasing the air pressure, oxygen is then driven into the body's fluids, allowing a super-saturation of tissues and organs with oxygen.

Yes, hyperbarics yields wonderful results with children. In fact, research with children suffering from brain-injuries and genetic disorders shows positive results and great promise.

Most definitely. Hyperbarics is great for those in their later years. Hyperbarics provides an immeasurable boost which counteracts the signs of aging. In fact, new research indictes that hyperbaric oxygenation slows Apoptosis (cell death).

The Peruvian Paso is a very smooth and comfortable riding horse - naturally. They are used for pleasure riding, shows, parades, exhibitions, and on trails. Some are being used very successfully in competitive endurance rides and others for pulling carriages in shows and parades. Their good dispositions make them a pleasure to work with.

Mild hyperbarics is used regularly by people from all walks of life, including professional athletes and mountain climbers. As a competitive edge for athletes, hyperbaric oxygenation reduces muscle fatigue and the build-up of lactic acid. Members who use hyperbarics in their professional athletic careers report an advantage over competitors.

For acute symptoms, use the spray at least 3 to 5 times daily with two sprays in each nostril or directly on throat tissue when inflamed. For relief of chronic symptoms use the spray at least twice daily with one spray in each nostril. Usage may vary greatly depending upon individual symptoms, and can be used more or less frequently depending upon individual response.

Laser is used instead of injections when veins are located on the face. Laser may be used in addition to sclerotherapy (injections) if the veins are larger than 1mm in diameter. This helps to shrink the veins down so that sclerotherapy is more effective.

The principal routes of cocaine administration are oral, intranasal, intravenous, and inhalation. The slang terms for these routes are, respectively, "chewing," "snorting," "mainlining," "injecting," and "smoking" (including freebase and crack cocaine). Snorting is the process of inhaling cocaine powder through the nostrils, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues. Injecting releases the drug directly into the bloodstream, and heightens the intensity of its effects.

The FDA passed Baycol in 1997 as a drug that would form part of the family of statins. These drugs were used to lower cholesterol levels in the body, thus preventing heart disease. It does this by blocking an enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol in the body. It was passed at a time when the FDA was being pressured to pay more attention to the pharmaceuticals industry. It was a very valuable market sector but was not having as many new products accepted as some felt it deserved.

Everyone's brain produces electricity and brain-waves of different frequencies. Different types of brain waves are associated with different mental states. People with attention problems produce and abundance of slow waves and less fast wave activity. A sudden burst of slow wave activity - Alpha or Theta in the middle of a task may indicate the individual being tuned out for that moment in time. Concentration is improved by training the person to increase fast wave activity (SMR or BETA).

Depending on your tour and destination: Lufthansa, British Airways, American Airlines, Delta, Continental, US Airways, Northwest Airlines Swiss, KLM, Air France, Aer Lingus, SAS, Austrian, Turkish Airlines, Alitalia, Olympic, Sabena, Canadian Back to top Yes, if you choose to purchase only the land portion of our tour, and your individual airfare will most likely be higher priced.

Antivirals may help prevent infection in people at risk and lessen the impact of symptoms in those infected with influenza. It is unlikely that they would substantially modify the course or effectively contain the spread of an influenza pandemic. A number of antiviral medications (antivirals) are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat and sometimes prevent flu. At this time, Tamiflu® and Relenza® are the most likely antivirals to be used in a pandemic.