Oxygen Always is excited to share the results of a German study that demonstrated the benefits of EWOT or Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (Training). EWOT is the practice of breathing high flow rate of oxygen enriched air while exercising, and, as shown in the study, provides dramatic health benefits. Suppliers of portable oxygen concentrators report that the effects have been documented to cause an increase in the oxygen carrying capability of the red blood cells, as well as the blood plasma, which is the fluid portion of the blood.
While plasma is not known for its oxygen carrying abilities, there are some cells in the human body that rely on the oxygen that is suspended in this blood. Due to lack of proper breathing practices, lack of exercise, and other related factors, the levels of oxygen in the blood plasma in most individuals is below normal. One of the effects of oxygen starvation is a malfunction of the cell’s ability to regulate their fluid balance. The cells begin to absorb fluid, which causes them to swell. Oxygen enhances the body’s ability to rebuild itself, detoxify blood, and strengthen the immune system.
The German study indicates that oxygen therapy via oxygen concentrator while exercising not only increases the amount of oxygen carried by the red blood cells, but also increases the oxygen carried by the plasma to be supplied to various organs and tissues. In order to reap the benefits of EWOT, the study precisely stated the conditions in which oxygen should be administered while exercising. Individuals will need to have an oxygen concentrator that produces a high oxygen flow of 8-10 liters per minute, and have an oxygen purity percentage range between 90-95 percent.
In the past, the source of oxygen had to come from an oxygen tank since home oxygen concentrators were not able to provide the high flow rates that were required; however, oxygen tanks are quite costly and require refilling often, which is also an expensive inconvenience. Dramatic improvements have been made since the original research was performed, allowing oxygen concentrators to be available that produce high purity oxygen and are actually quite affordable for the home oxygen concentrator user. These oxygen concentrators may be large, but most are available with high quality wheels for easy movement.
Individuals who wish to benefit from EWOT should not purchase the smaller portable oxygen concentrators or standard home oxygen concentrators, which only produce 5 liters of oxygen per minute. While the size and pricing of these smaller and more standard oxygen concentrators is appealing, they do not deliver enough liters of oxygen per minute and they do not have the necessary oxygen purity percentage to produce any benefits.
Oxygen Always, suppliers of home oxygen concentrators, love the simplicity and affordability of EWOT and the fact that it can be utilized at any location. It is a well-researched technique that can be used to prevent or address health problems and disorders such as COPD, emphysema, or pulmonary fibrosis. Due to advances in technology, the high flow high quality oxygen concentrators required for EWOT is easily accessible to everyone.
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