August 23, 2009
Thirteen Major Effects of Ozone On The Human Body – Dr. Frank Shallenberger (ozone therapy)
Thirteen Major Effects of Ozone On The Human Body – Dr. Frank Shallenberger
1. Ozone stimulates the production of white blood cells. These cells protect the body from viruses, bacteria, fungi and
cancer. Deprived of oxygen, these cells malfunction. They fail to eliminate invaders and even turn against normal, healthy
cells (allergic reactions). Ozone significantly raises the oxygen levels in the blood for long periods after ozone
administration; as a result, allergies have a tendency to become desensitized.
2. Interferon levels are significantly increased. Interferons are globular proteins that orchestrate every aspect of the
immune system. Some interferons are produced by cells infected by viruses. These interferons warn adjacent, healthy cells of
the likelihood of infection; in turn, they are rendered nonpermissive host cells, inhibiting viral replication. Other
interferons are produced in the muscles, connective tissue and by white blood cells. Levels of gamma interferon can be
elevated 400-900% by ozone. This interferon is involved in the control of phagocytic cells that engulf and kill pathogens and
abnormal cells. Synthetic interferons are FDA approved for the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B and C, Genital Warts (caused
by Papilloma virus, Hairy-cell Leukemia, Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Granulomatous
Disease. Interferons are currently in clinical trials for Throat Warts (caused by Papilloma virus), HIV infection, Chronic
Myelogenous Leukemia Leukemia, Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Colon tumors, Kidney tumors, Bladder Cancer, Malignant Melanoma, Basal
Cell Carcinoma and Leishmaniasis. While levels induced by ozone remain safe, interferon levels that are FDA-approved (and in
clinical trials) are extremely toxic.
3. Ozone stimulates the production of Tumor Necrosis Factor. TNF is produced by the body when a tumor is growing. The greater
the mass of the tumor the more tumor necrosis factor is produced (up to a point). When a tumor has turned metastatic, cancer
cells are breaking off and being carried away by the blood and lymph, allowing the tumor to take up residence elsewhere in
the body. These lone cancer cells have little chance of growing due to the TNF produced to inhibit the original tumor. When
the tumor is removed surgically TNF levels drop dramatically and new tumors emerge from seemingly healthy tissue.
4. Ozone stimulates the secretion of IL-2. Interleukin-2 is one of the cornerstones of the immune system, secreted by
T-helpers. In a process known as autostimulation, the IL-2 then binds to a receptor on the T-helper and causes it to produce
more IL-2. Its main duty is to induce lymphocytes to differentiate and proliferate, yielding more T-helpers, T-suppressors,
cytotoxic T’s, T-delayeds and T-memory cells.
5. Ozone kills most bacteria at low concentrations. The metabolism of most bacteria is on average one-seventeenth as
efficient as our own. Because of this, most cannot afford to produce disposable anti-oxidant enzymes such as catalase. Very
few types of bacteria can live in an environment composed of more than two percent ozone.
6. Ozone is effective against all types of fungi. This includes systemic Candida albicans, athlete’s foot, molds, mildews,
yeasts and even mushrooms.
7. Ozone is the best virucide. As discussed above, ozone goes after the viral particles directly. The part of the virus most
sensitive to oxidation is the “reproductive structure”. This is how the virons enter the cell. With this structure
inactivated, the virus is essentially “dead”. Cells already infected have a natural weakness to ozone. Due to the metabolic
burden of the infection the cells can no longer produce the protective enzymes necessary to deal with the ozone and repair
the cell.
8. Ozone is antineoplastic. This means that ozone inhibits the growth of new tissue because rapidly dividing cells shift
their priorities away from producing the enzymes needed to protect themselves from the ozone. Cancer cells are rapidly
dividing cells and are thus inhibited by ozone.
9. Ozone oxidizes arterial plaque. It breaks down the plaque involved in both Arteriosclerosis and Atherosclerosis. This
means ozone has a tendency to clear blockages of small and even large vessels. This allows for better tissue oxygenation in
deficient organs.
10. Ozone increases the flexibility and elasticity of red blood cells. When one views a red blood cell under a microscope, it
looks like a disc. In the capillaries, where they pick-up (lungs) and release (tissue) oxygen, these discs stretch out into
the shape of an oval or umbrella. This aids their passage through the tiny capillaries and makes the exchange of gas more
efficient. The increase in flexibility of the RBC’s allows oxygen levels to stay elevated for days, or even weeks after
treatment with ozone.
11. Ozone accelerates the Citric Acid Cycle. Also known as the Kreb’s Cycle or TCA Cycle, this is a very important step in
the glycolysis of carbohydrate for energy. This takes place in the mitochondria of the cell. Most of the energy stored in
glucose (sugar) is converted in this pathway.
12. Ozone makes the anti-oxidant enzyme system more efficient. Cells respond to the beneficial oxidative stress by increasing
their production of the protective enzymes.
13. Ozone breaks down petrochemicals. These chemicals have a potential to place a great burden on the immune system. They
also worsen and even cause allergies and are detrimental to your long-term health.
Deluxe Ozone Steam Sauna Package
What’s the story on Ozone in the Air? – Brenda Myers
Ozone is perhaps the most misunderstood component of the air we breathe. Ozone is nature’s purifier, and no amount of
propaganda from vested interests can change that fact. Ozone is the best air cleaner available for ridding a home of mould,
mildew, bacteria, odors and aerosol pollutants.
Indoor air pollution is a growing concern for many people. Untreated, recirculated air containing hydrocarbons, tobacco
smoke, kerosene fumes, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, dust and mites is increasingly being blamed for health problems. Even
small amounts of these pollutants will cause adverse effects if the duration of exposure is long enough.
In a series of studies published in 1976, the Soviet Department of Health established many important facts concerning the use
of ozone in closed indoor environments. They found that after five months of continuous daily exposure to ozone levels of
.015 ppb, symptoms of sick building syndrome vanished. Also, immune potential was increased, blood pressure readings
improved, oxygen content in blood rose, and stress levels dropped. The overall effect was very close to that experienced by
taking a brisk two hour walk in a park daily.
Additional Soviet studies by the Institute of Child and Adolescent Hygiene showed that injection of ozone into school HVAC
systems had similarly positive results. In controlled tests, 69% of the students exposed to a level of .015 ppb ozone
decreased the amount of time required to complete tasks requiring high levels of concentration. In addition, researchers
observed favorable changes in the functions of external respiration, increases in mental reserve capacity and overall
increases in the children’s state of health.
It is important to keep your home free of hazardous aerosol pollutants. Small amounts of ozone are extremely effective at
purifying and revitalizing indoor air. Filtration in combination with ozonation is an even more efficacious route to take,
albeit more expensive, and requiring more periodic maintenance.
Filed under Far Infrared Sauna by Josh