Ozone is of our most powerful IV therapies available
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI)
Ultraviolet blood irradiation (UBI) is one the many types of ozone therapy we do here at Aspen Integrative Medical Center. It is a minimally invasive therapy that may help detoxify blood from bacteria and viruses and boost the body’s immune system. Our skilled providers offer this specialized IV, which allows them to infuse your blood with oxygen and maximize the benefits of UBI. To explore the benefits of ultraviolet blood irradiation, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
What is ultraviolet blood irradiation?
Ultraviolet blood irradiation, also known as UBI, is a type of IV therapy that involves taking out 60-300 mL of blood and treating it with ozone gas. The blood is added to an IV bag of saline and run through an ultraviolet machine. It helps enhance the body’s immune response, improving its ability to fight infections, and reduces inflammation.
What can ultraviolet blood irradiation treat?
UBI IV ozone supports a normal immune response, increases cellular energy, and helps heal body systems, so it can be used for a variety of acute and chronic diseases including:
- Acute infections such as colds, flus, bladder infections, strep throat, pharyngitis, sinusitis, lung infections, gangrene, and other localized or systemic infections of the body.
- Chronic infections such as Lyme disease and other tick-borne co-infections, HIV, Hepatitis, Herpes, Shingles, Candida, and EBV. One of the most important clinical effects of ozone therapy is that it can cure chronic infections.
- Acute and chronic pain
- Chronic fatigue
- Chronic inflammatory conditions
- Auto-immune disease
- Neurological disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Allergies and chemical sensitivities
- Chronic bladder conditions like interstitial cystitis
- Chronic kidney disease including renal failure – can increase kidney infiltration rate
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Stroke, traumatic brain injury, and concussions
- Adjunctive cancer care – especially when combined with high dose vitamin C IV
- Eczema and psoriasis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Macular degeneration
- Coronary artery disease and cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Dementia
- Wound care
- Asthma and COPD
- Sickle cell anemia – can prevent a crisis using ozone, but can also treat them if treated early on in crisis
Ozone therapy is also helpful for non-disease reasons, including:
- Enhancing athletic performance
- Increasing energy
- Preventing disease
- Anti-aging
What are the health benefits of ultraviolet blood irradiation?
UBI can help strengthen the immune system and improve overall well-being. Aspen Integrative Medical Center offers oxygen therapy to maximize treatment outcomes. Some benefits of oxygen combined with UBI may include:
- Upregulates oxygen utilization and restore mitochondrial function.
- Decreases inflammation and modulates cytokines
- Anti-viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic
- IMPORTANT: Ozone therapy shifts TH2 dominance back to TH1 by manipulating cytokines and thus curing chronic infections.
- Enhances benefits of chemotherapy and radiation
- Activates Nrf2
- Increases nitric oxide
- Clears excess free radicals through activation of antioxidant enzyme systems
- Supports the immune system to fight infections by stimulating T cell function
- Improves circulation by enhancing the flow of your blood, breaking down plaques in arteries, and enhances red blood cell distensibility
- Promotes anti-aging and longevity
- Enhances athletic performance
- Increases detoxification
- Protects against neurodegeneration
- Increases energy levels and metabolism
- Modulates the immune system – calming down hyperactive or autoimmune disease or stimulating the immune system when it is under functioning (such as in cancer, chronic infections)
- Purifies blood and lymph
- Increases cellular glutathione levels
People undergoing ultraviolet blood irradiation therapy may experience an improvement in mood, energy levels, and symptoms.
Is ultraviolet blood irradiation safe?
Yes, it is extremely safe when administered by a trained licensed medical professional. Treatment rarely causes any side effects, but it can stimulate the die-off of pathogens or open detoxification pathways which can make a person feel fatigued. This is viewed as a positive healing reaction. Although ozone therapy is extremely safe, it is not safe to use in everyone and is contraindicated for the following:
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- G6PD deficiency
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Uncontrolled hyperthyroid
- Active bleeding or acute hemorrhagic disease
- Acute MI
- Allergy to heparin
