Wellness vs Medical: What’s the difference?

Spa hyperbaric oxygen therapy and mainstream (medical) hyperbaric oxygen therapy differ in their purpose, equipment, and required medical oversight. Spa hyperbaric chambers are typically used for wellness and cosmetic purposes, offering mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (mHBOT) in a soft-shell chamber. Mainstream hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), on the other hand, utilizes hard-shell chambers with 100% pure … Continued

How to Equalize Your Ears (Divers Alert Network)

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From simple cases of swimmer’s ear to the serious and sometimes lasting damage of barotrauma, divers are vulnerable to ear problems because the delicate mechanisms that govern our hearing and balance just aren’t designed for the rapid pressure changes that result from diving. Fortunately, ear injuries are preventable. Your middle ears are dead air spaces, … Continued