While most of us see Ozone as a toxic gas that is good as a part of the ozone layer and bad at the local level, some therapists in other countries are using it to treat or prevent many diseases, mostly infections. The subject of the safe use of ozone and it's effects has been debated greatly over the years.
In the US, the FDA holds the position that Ozone is not safe for medical use and some forms of application are illegal. However, ozone is commonly used as a strong disinfectant in the field. It is an alternative to chlorine in the water treatment industry to destroy micro-organisms and viruses. Ozone is even used in the kidney dialisis field to clean the dialysis machine between patients.
One study actually showed some evidence of ozone's ability to destroy cancerous cells, while not destroying healthy cells.(1) Published in Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science, this may actually have some weight.
Ozone therapy has been embraced more openly by other countries mostly europe. The "European Cooperation of Medical Ozone Societies" at http://www.ozone-association.com provides a ton of information and links to more societies throughout Europe.
Why not in the US? some articles I have read say it is a classic case of follow the money, while some constantly argue that there is no safe application for ozone. What do you think? Would you consider using ozone for treatment?
References:
1.
Ozone Selectively Inhibits Growth of Human Cancer Cells
Frederick Sweet, Ming-Shian Kao, Song-Chiau D. Lee, Will L. Hagar and Wileen E. Sweet
Science, New Series, Vol. 209, No. 4459 (Aug. 22, 1980), pp. 931-933
Published by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
2.
http://www.ozone-association.com
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