HBOT Conversations

In this continuation of Jim Hooker's discussion with HBOT News Network, the conversation delves deeper into the ongoing veteran suicide crisis in the United States and the challenges associated with promoting Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as an alternative treatment for PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Jim emphasizes that the pharmaceutical industry wields significant influence in th...

Dr. Jay Stevens, Medical Director of Extivita, returns to discuss the critical importance of treating head injuries, including concussions, with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Dr. Stevens emphasizes that we are currently facing an epidemic of head trauma, encompassing various conditions such as concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), minimal or mild TBI (mTBI), Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS),...

In this continuation of the discussion with Dr. Hemal V. Mehta, M.D., the Medical Director of Vibrant Health of North Carolina, the focus remains on the benefits of fasting and its integration with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as a holistic and alternative approach to cancer treatment. Additionally, the conversation explores the role of Vitamin C IV therapy in combating cancer and the potentia...

In this segment with Dr. Hemal V. Mehta, MD, the Medical Director of Vibrant Health of North Carolina, the discussion delves into various aspects of regenerative medicine and its applications for different medical conditions. Here are the key points covered: Cardiac Health:  Dr. Mehta's clinical practice focuses on improving cardiac function primarily through exercise therapy. However, when t...

Ernie Harrison, an Army veteran, shares his inspiring journey of hope and healing through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in an interview with HBOT News Network. Ernie's story begins with his deployment to Afghanistan, where he faced combat experiences and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). He recalls an incident where he fell into an abandoned well, resulting in nerve damage, a frontal lobe i...

Dr. James "Jay" Stevens, M.D., a sports medicine specialist and team physician for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, returns to HBOT News Network to discuss the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for sports-related injuries and performance enhancement. Dr. Stevens, with 25 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of sports activity and exercise in promoting well-being....

Dr. Hemal V. Mehta, M.D., the Medical Director of Vibrant Health of North Carolina, returns to HBOT News Network to discuss Vibrant Health University, a new educational program launched by Vibrant Health. The program aims to educate both the public and healthcare providers about regenerative medicine and therapies, offering alternatives to traditional pharmacological and surgical approaches. Vibra...

Jim Hooker, an 83-year-old retired Navy Vietnam veteran, joins HBOT News Network to share his journey from serving in the military to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of the Wounded In Action Family Foundation. The foundation aimed to support injured veterans by helping them transition home after discharge from hospitals. Jim recounts his early experiences with the foundation, particularly a c...

In this episode of HBOT News Network Conversations, Dr. Peter Canaday, who has over 40 years of experience in medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), shares insights into his medical background and history with HBOT. Dr. Canaday discusses his early involvement with HBOT in the 1980s and provides listeners with a detailed overview of his medical journey and experiences. He also mentions the...

In Part 2 of the HBOT News Network Conversations with Dr. Peter Canaday, the discussion on COVID-19 vaccines and the suppression of medical data continues. Dr. Canaday, who has a rich history in medicine and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), delves into the potential benefits of HBOT for individuals negatively affected by COVID-19, including those with long-COVID symptoms and vaccine injuries. Hos...

In a recent episode of the HBOT News Network, Dr. James "Jay" Stevens, M.D., the Medical Director of Extivita-RTP, a local HBOT clinic in Raleigh, NC, discusses the Longevity Challenge scheduled for January 8-20, 2023. Dr. Stevens provides valuable insights into the different types of fasting and the potential benefits of combining fasting with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Types of...

Dr. Hemal V. Mehta, M.D., the Medical Director of Vibrant Health of North Carolina, shares valuable insights on the intersection of regenerative medicine, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), and fasting in a recent episode of the HBOT News Network. Dr. Mehta's medical journey has evolved from interventional pain management to regenerative medicine, where he utilizes Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP),...

Host Edward di Girolamo speaks with world renowned HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch on treating Traumatic Brain Injuries and PTSD with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. di Girolamo starts the conversation telling a story about him, Sergeant Major Simon Lemay and retired Navy Captain Jim Hooker visiting the Durham VA, near Duke Hospital, in North Carolina. They had a sit-down meeting with three heads of the...

Host Edward di Girolamo speaks with world renowned HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch on the science behind his practice, Harch Hyperbarics . di Girolamo asks Dr. Harch to explain his background, and the road he had to take to get to where he is today. In Episode 4, Dr. Harch tells a miraculous story of how his medical journey with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy fell into his lap during his surgical reside...

Host Edward di Girolamo speaks with world renowned HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch about birth injuries and Cerebral Palsy (Chapter 5 of his book, The Oxygen Revolution ). In Dr. Harch’s book he describes the trip down the birth canal as one of the most high-risk journeys any human will ever make. Dr. Harch educates us on how traumatic birth experiences can trigger Cerebral Palsy diagnoses in young...

Host Edward di Girolamo speaks with world renowned HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch about strokes. Dr. Harch explains that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is hands-down the most effective therapy to treat the debilitating after-effects of a stroke. But what exactly happens during a stroke and how can HBOT help? We have more blood flow happening in the parts of the brain that are working hard to coordinate...

Host Edward di Girolamo speaks with world renowned HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch about Autism. The percentage of children with Autism is increasing at an alarming rate. In order to successfully treat Autism and navigate around the roadblocks, Dr. Harch explains that it’s important to understand that Autism is not a psychiatric diagnosis. Autism is a wounding condition of the brain, without all of...

Host Edward di Girolamo speaks with world renowned HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch, about aging and the 8,101 genes HBOT affects. di Girolamo starts this conversation with Dr. Harch bringing up the 8,101 genes that are activated by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.  The discussion leads to talk of Big Pharma, telomeres , reparative gene process, patents, and successful business models for HBOT clinics. Dr...

In this final episode of HBOT News Conversations with Dr. Harch, host Edward di Girolamo takes this time to review a handful of indications we have yet to discuss. This episode will touch on using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for viral illnesses of AIDS and long-haul COVID, the bacterial illness of Lyme Disease, and the Inflammatory conditions of Migraines, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Vaccine Injuries,...

HBOT News podcast host, Edward di Girolamo, talks with guest, Robert Beckman, founder of Treatnow.org , who was instrumental in the compilation and release of The National Brain Injury Rescue and Rehabilitation Study – a multicenter observational study of hyperbaric oxygen for mild traumatic brain injury with post-concussive symptoms . It took over a decade for that study to be completed and publi...

HBOT News podcast host, Edward di Girolamo, talks with special guest and HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch, MD. This is the first of nine episodes with Dr. Harch examining the God-given miracle of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. In this episode, we dive into how HBOT is a game-changer for inflammation.  Harch explains that inflammation is the driving factor for countless chronic illnesses, but thankfully...

In episode 2 of 9, host Edward di Girolamo speaks with world renowned HBOT expert, Dr. Paul G. Harch on thermal burns, FDA approvals, the misguidance of physicians towards HBOT and insurance coverage. di Girolamo immediately stresses that he wants to better understand what the roadblock is, why are more burn victims not using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Dr. Harch explains that it’s simple, they don...

HBOT News podcast host, Edward di Girolamo, talks with guest, Elena Schertz, NP of Extivita-RTP , about how her clinic is actively healing the injured and sick with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), including veterans, sports athletes and COVID long-haulers. She explains the proven benefits of HBOT – what it is, who are candidates for the therapy, and how each session saturates a patient’s blood p...