The Australian Age of Wellness and Where Oxygen Therapy Assists
If you live in Australia in the 21st century, you will be undoubtedly aware of the shift towards focusing on one’s holistic health and wellbeing.
Between changing demographics (i.e., an ageing population), technological-related obstacles such as increase device usage and digital screen exposure, changes in workplace culture to promote more work-life balance, and the various challenges caused by or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is no wonder that Australians are investing more time, effort and energy into their own health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing of the Mind and Body
The statistics when it comes to Australia’s health do not look great. Well over 40% of people have experienced a mental disorder at some time of their life, with more than one in five having had an experience lasting 12 months. (Source: ABS)
Physical health and wellbeing are not much different. More than 80% of people suffer from at least one long-term health condition; almost 50% of people have at least one chronic condition and only one in four people aged 15 years and older engage in enough physical activity. (Source: ABS)
The Wellbeing Challenge
The challenge - aside from actually being healthy and well - for many Australians is becoming aware of underlying health issues.
With greater education and mass communication channels, this is changing. However, many people are still unaware of how general wellbeing is adversely affecting their health. Fatigue, anxiety, and cognitive or brain fog, are all increasing in prevalent and can have a detrimental effect on not just one’s physical health but on the quality of one’s life.
The Trend Towards Health Living
In many ways, despite an increasingly sedentary lifestyle and more convenient access to just about anything and everything we could want without moving a muscle, Australians are actively seeking more healthy lifestyles. From a decline in tobacco smoking and drinking to growths in the global health and fitness market, positive, healthier changes are afoot.
Social culture is becoming more focused on and more encouraging of wellness practices such as gym, running, yoga, sauna use, healthy eating, meditation and even oxygen therapy.
The Rise of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In The Wellness Space
The rise of oxygen therapy is an illustration of how it is not all doom and gloom. With the increase in focus on health and wellbeing has come an increased openness to exploring modern health treatments. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is among one of the most well supported scientifically and growing in popularity wellness trend.
HBOT is a health and wellbeing treatment that involves breathing heightened oxygen while in a specialised, pressurised chamber. While it dates back many years, HBOT has evolved significantly and is now recognised for its broader benefits and applications, including enhancing wound healing, reducing inflammation, improving cognitive function, anxiety alleviation and treating various health conditions.
How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy work?
Basically, the pressurised environment allows for an increased concentration of oxygen to be absorbed into the bloodstream. This then facilitates more efficient healing processes and improves overall health outcomes by enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues that are either hypoxic or ischemic.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as Part of a Wellness Routine
Incorporating HBOT into your regular health routine is easier than you might imagine. For one thing, StudioH2Bot has cultivated a custom space where people can access oxygen therapy regularly and conveniently.
More and more Perthites are consulting with our experts on tailoring treatment plans and ensuring that they are accessing hyperbaric oxygen therapy at a frequency and for a duration that is optimal for their overall physical health and mental wellbeing.
HBOT is perfectly partnered with other wellness practices, such as yoga and meditation, as well as physical exercise routines and workouts. The various hyperbaric chamber benefits provide complementary results alongside a comprehensive health regimen.
The Physical Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
HBOT offers substantial physical benefits that can enhance overall health in demonstrable ways.
For athletes in particular, oxygen therapy as part of a training schedule leads to faster injury recovery and even improved athletic performance. How? The increased oxygen levels facilitate greater cellular repair and regeneration, allowing for quicker healing of injuries and quicker recovery from inflammation. Enhanced oxygen delivery also improves things like endurance and stamina allowing one to optimise their physical capabilities and support a more active and fulfilling lifestyle.
The Mental Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
HBOT is also beneficial for improving one’s mental health and wellbeing.
Regular hyperbaric chamber sessions can significantly reduce stress levels and even aid in recovery from things like fatigue and burnout. Basically, the increased supply of oxygen to the brain alleviates many of the symptoms of anxiety and depression by promoting neuroplasticity. This in turn allows for improved mood regulation, enhanced relaxation and greater mental clarity.
Summary of the Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
Improving peak performance
Enhancing energy boosting
Improving brain and cognitive functioning
Helping with pain and inflammation
Improving immune modulation
Assisting with anti-ageing
Accessing Oxygen Therapy at StudioH2Bot
At Studio2HBOT, we firmly believe in the benefits of oxygen therapy and have experienced them ourselves. That’s why we took it upon ourselves to create the ideal space for our community to prioritise both mental and physical wellbeing.
We have made it our mission to help you include HBOT as part of a holistic self-care strategy and cultivate greater physical wellness and foster a healthier mindset.
Oxygen therapy sessions last for 60 to 90 minutes, with pressure ranging from 1.3ata to 2ata. During that time, you can meditate, with or without our guided offerings, read a book, watch a movie or TV, or even take a nap!
When it comes to how often you should engage in HBOT, we recommend talking directly to our team. On the one hand it is a cumulative therapy, so the benefits are best experienced over time and repeated exposure. On the other hand, each person will have a different capacity level and desired outcome from the use of HBOT.
Ready to Embrace a Healthier Lifestyle?
We understand the mental and physical challenges facing Australians today. So focusing on and embracing healthier lifestyle choices is more important than ever before.
With multiple hyperbaric chamber studios across Perth, various packages and even special introductory offers Studio2HBOT is here to help you add this wellness cornerstone to your routine.
Whether you would like to discuss how oxygen therapy can help you specifically or simply want to find out more about how convenient it is to add this unique health and wellbeing practice to your routine, make sure to reach out to the Studio2HBOT team today.
