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Inactivation of bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts and
protozoa
Ozone has been shown to destroy the outer shell of most
micro-organisms, thereby penetrating the cell membrane and
altering the DNA. Sophisticated organisms such as human cells
have enzymes that can restabilise disrupted DNA, whereas
primitive organisms do not have this protective capability. This
is another mechanism by which ozone selectively targets disease
causing micro-organisms, and spares healthy cells. Repeated
treatments of ozone therapy are usually needed, because certain
viruses and fungi are more susceptible at certain stages of
their development. Some micro-organisms are much more resistant
than others, and will require more treatment. The viruses that
contain lipids are more sensitive to deactivation by ozone –
Herpes, Mumps, Measles, Influenza, Rabies, HIV and the Chronic
Fatigue producing viruses: Epstein Barr, Coxsackie and
Cytomegalovirus.
Stimulation of oxygen metabolism
Ozone causes increased metabolism inside the red blood cells
[increased 2,3-DPG], which releases more oxygen to the tissues.
Ozone also stimulates the production of enzymes, which act as
cell wall protectors and scavengers of free radicals. It
enhances energy production in the cells by complex biochemical
reactions.
Formation of Peroxides
When ozone is introduced into the body, it is broken down into
free radical agents called peroxides. These have beneficial
effects because they are attracted to weakened or diseased cells
and react with lipids [fats] in the cell membrane. The enzymes
in the healthy, intact cell wall prevent penetration by these
peroxides. Thus the peroxides in ozone selectively attack only
those cells which contain parasites, viruses etc, or are
weakened by cancer or toxins.
Enhancement of circulation
In circulatory disease, a clumping of red blood cells hinders
blood flow through the small capillaries and decreases oxygen
uptake by the red blood cells due to reduced surface area. Ozone
reduces or eliminates clumping, and restores flexibility thereby
increasing oxygen carrying capacity. Improved viscosity of the
blood also leads to better oxygenation of the tissues.
Ozone oxidises the plaque in arteries, which unclogs and frees
up the circulation. A vasodilator, Prostacycline, is also
produced by ozone, which dilates the arteries.
Dissolution of tumours
Ozone inhibits cancer cell metabolism. In addition, ozone
oxidises the outer lipid layer of cancer cells, thus destroying
them.
Activation of the immune system
Optimal administration of medical ozone causes an increase in
the production of interferon and interleukins, which launch an
entire cascade of immunological reactions.
Effect on medicines
The potency of any medicine taken concurrently with ozone
treatment is greatly increased. The unpleasant side effects of
toxic, but necessary, medications such as chemotherapy can be
greatly minimised by ozone therapy. |
