WHAT IS HYDROGEN THERAPY?
Hydrogen Therapy is a clinical procedure that involves administering molecular hydrogen (H2) for therapeutic purposes.
Hydrogen is commonly known as a flammable gas, however in its molecular form it is very safe and good for your health.
There are a variety of methods available to administer hydrogen for therapeutic purposes, the most common being hydrogen diffusion in water and inhalation through nasal cannula as well as topically.
H2 consumption or application is effective within ten minutes in the body and due to its small size, molecular hydrogen can easily penetrate and diffuse through the cell membrane, making it highly bioavailable.
The multidimensional benefits of hydrogen have shown to reduce pain, enhance brain health, promote healthy ageing and longevity, and influence injury recovery.
At H2 clinic in Bishopstown, Cork we administer hydrogen using specially calibrated high volume hydrogen generators for best therapeutic results.
WHY IS HYDROGEN THERAPY HEALTHY?
Molecular hydrogen is the smallest molecule in the universe and is one of the most potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatories available to us.
Antioxidants protect the body’s cells against toxic free radicals – molecules that can accumulate in the body as a result of viruses, bacteria, air pollutants, industrial chemicals, lack of sleep, drugs etc.
H2 is also a selective molecule in that it will only target toxic reactive oxidative species (free radicals) converting them to water (H2O) leaving no toxic by-product and allowing the useful free radicals to get on with cell function.
Damage to the body’s cells caused by free radicals, especially damage to DNA, leads to oxidative stress. This can result in diseases such as cancer, dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, inflammatory joint disease, cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other health conditions.
The therapeutic benefits of molecular hydrogen have been shown in multiple studies, mainly for inflammation modulation and activating the body’s natural detoxification process.The use of molecular hydrogen to support health has been well documented in clinical trials
WHY HAVEN’T I HEARD ABOUT HYDROGEN THERAPY BEFORE?
This is a commonly asked question! You probably haven’t heard of Hydrogen Therapy before because H2 cannot be patented. This means it cannot be turned into a pharmaceutical drug; in fact the half life of H2 is very short (about 60 minutes), meaning it cannot be stored and is therefore of no commercial value .
But when it comes to antioxidants and anti inflammatories, H2 is the best. This is because it can permeate all body cells and organs naturally, achieving a much more powerful antioxidant and anti inflammatory result due to its easy natural absorption.
MEET OUR TEAM
He established the H2 clinic in 2017 to treat chronic pain and is active in the research and development of molecular hydrogen for chronic pain conditions as well as general wellness.
He is a member of the European Institute for Molecular Hydrogen Therapy and inventor of the orthopaedic support sleeping pillow REFLEXPILLOW which is sold worldwide.
She has been involved with the clinical administration of H2 Clinic since its inception and has extensive experience in the area of physical therapy.
