Lewes library to host ozone therapy discussion Oct. 20

Free seminars on mind-body medicine will continue with a discussion on healing with oxygen, also known as ozone therapy, from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.

Dezzy Udezue, MD, of Renewed Medical Center in Millsboro, said the primary source of all disease can be traced down to the cellular level, and ozone therapy can help engage the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

“Organelles within our cells operate best with ample oxygen. What we breathe, what we eat, and even how we think affects the amount of pure oxygen that reaches cells throughout the body,” said Udezue. “Increasing the amount of oxygen boosts your immune system, decreases inflammation, improves circulation, and combats free-radical production.”

What causes a reduction in oxygen levels? Factors include choice of diet, digestive issues, most diseases, some disease treatments like radiation and chemotherapy, certain medications, environmental and chemical toxins, natural aging, poor breathing habits, stress, poor posture, and mind-set, thoughts and perception.

Lack of sufficient oxygen takes its toll over time and impedes the body’s ability to properly perform some of its most basic functions. Cellular healing with ozone therapy is a medical treatment that increases blood-oxygen levels throughout the body in a form that stimulates healing. 

Oxygen that people breathe has the chemical formula O2, while ozone (O3) has an extra oxygen atom. It is this third atom that makes ozone like supercharged oxygen, and triggers, supports and corrects the body’s natural healing processes.

Ozone is a potent regulator of the immune system. When the immune system is overactive in autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, colitis and other diseases, ozone calms it down. Conversely, when the immune system is underactive, as in cancer, AIDS and chronic infections, ozone stimulates it. This unique ability of ozone stems from its action on the membranes of white blood cells that causes them to produce immune-related messenger molecules called cytokines. 

Ozone is also a powerful mitochondrial stimulant. Mitochondria are the electric generators of cells. They use oxygen to produce ATP, which fuels most of the activities of the cell; and they also signal other parts that something needs to be regulated. Malfunctioning or slowing down of the mitochondria from lack of oxygen will cause an imbalance that will produce physical symptoms and illness. 

Udezue said, “Mitochondria dysfunction is at the root of all disease and aging.  When you are sick, the mitochondria in various specialized cells (according to the type of illness) are stalled and having difficulty using oxygen efficiently to produce ATP. It is no wonder that fatigue is a primary symptom of nearly every illness or disease.”

Udezue uses ozone therapy as one of several innovative alternative treatments leading to health and wellness. Many find it effective in the treatment of several types of cancer; digestive disorders like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; autoimmune diseases; allergies; chronic infections; chronic pain especially in joints, bones, and muscle tissue; macular degeneration; heart disease; liver disease; rheumatoid arthritis; and fibromyalgia.

The lecture series is sponsored by Visiting Angels, a home care company providing services that help seniors and disabled adults with activities of daily living. To reach Visiting Angels, call 302-329-9475. 

For more information about treatment or to schedule an appointment, call the Renewed Medical Center for Mind Body Medicine in Millsboro at 302-648-2733.