Pain after a COVID infection?
We are seeing a massive increase in cases of muscle and joint pain, symptoms similar to arthritis, polyarthritis, etc. following coronavirus infections. In most cases, despite a wide range of medical examinations, no clear causes can be identified. Often, patients have already undergone an odyssey of doctor's visits and examinations, as well as medication, or are still doing so. Unfortunately, this is usually without much success.
At ZellMed, we rely on a combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and orthomolecular medicine.
The successes we have achieved to date are encouraging and show that we are on the right track.
HBO and inflammatory diseases such as polyarthritis, rheumatic complaints, joint pain, pain after COVID-19 infection, etc.
Mechanisms of the anti-inflammatory effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
1. Increased oxygen availability: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases the amount of dissolved oxygen in the blood plasma, which improves tissue oxygenation. This can support the function of immune cells and promote healing.
2. Reduction of inflammatory mediators: HBOT can reduce the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha, IL-1 and IL-6 while increasing the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10.
3. Reduction of oxidative stress: Although HBOT can increase oxidative stress in the short term, improved tissue oxygenation leads to a reduction in oxidative stress in the long term through enhanced antioxidant defence mechanisms. We specifically and consciously counteract the short-term increase in oxidative stress. This distinguishes us from all other providers of oxygen therapies, especially HBO treatments.
4. Modulation of immune cells: HBOT influences the activity of various immune cells, including neutrophils, macrophages and lymphocytes, and promotes their ability to regulate inflammation.
Important to know!
Not all HBO is the same!
Most publicly accessible pressure chambers are not suitable for medical therapies, or only partially so. They are usually intended for wellness or light regeneration.
The decisive factors are, on the one hand, the technology behind the pressure chamber and, on the other hand (very important), the provider's know-how and understanding of oxidation and metabolic processes in the human body. Among other things, HBO triggers increased oxidative stress in the body. This must be kept under control or, if there is reasonable suspicion of metabolic disorders, tested in advance in a laboratory and counteracted accordingly.
This is the only way to ensure safe and successful treatment.
What do we mean by biomedicine?
For a long time, particularly in industrialised nations, we have clung to the assumption that conventional medicine alone can cure. Despite huge progress in medical research and practice, we have realised that more is often needed than simply combatting symptoms with medication.
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) takes a holistic view of psychological states, hormones, micronutrients, nutrition, exercise, and drug interactions.
Thanks to this approach and medical laboratory tests, we can support you in achieving a better or optimised lifestyle. This leads to an improved quality of life, greater regeneration and enhanced performance.
We can offer solutions for medication interactions or deficiencies, e.g. for depression, diabetes, high blood pressure, blood clotting and contraception. , as well as for chronic diseases, inflammation, allergies and metabolic disorders.
Examples:
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Crohn's disease
- ankylosing spondylitis
- Obesity
- ADHD
- High blood pressure
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Digestive and intestinal problems – intestinal rehabilitation
- Covid 19 and its consequences
- Migraines and frequent headaches
- Cognitive impairment after cervical spine/whiplash injury
medical laboratory analyses / preventive analyses
Biovis and Ganzimmun
At ZellMed, you have the opportunity to take a closer look than just following the guidelines of conventional medicine. This means that, thanks to highly specialised medical laboratory analyses, we are able to determine individual parameters or examine entire profiles of metabolic systems. This is far more than a standard blood count can show you.
Depending on the issue, predefined health analysis packages are available, or we will be happy to put together a personalised analysis tailored to your needs.
Special analysis packages are available for cancer screening.
For detailed information about the procedure and options, please request a consultation appointment.