Minor Ozone Therapy, often referred to as Minor Autohemotherapy (MAH), is a type of ozone treatment where a small amount of the patient’s blood is drawn, mixed with medical-grade ozone gas, and then re-injected into the body. It is used in complementary and alternative medicine to stimulate the immune system and promote healing in a variety of conditions. This method is considered less invasive than major autohemotherapy, which involves drawing and treating a larger volume of blood.

How Minor Ozone Therapy Works

1. A small amount of blood (usually about 5-10 mL) is drawn from the patient.
2. The blood is mixed with a precise amount of ozone gas in a sterile syringe.
3. The ozone-enriched blood is then injected back into the patient, typically into a muscle, often in the gluteal region (buttock) or the arm.

Potential Benefits

Minor ozone therapy is believed to offer several health benefits, including:

1. Immune system stimulation: Ozone helps stimulate the production of white blood cells and other immune factors, which may help in fighting infections and improving overall immune function.
2. Anti-inflammatory effects: It can help reduce inflammation in various parts of the body, making it potentially beneficial for inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
3. Antioxidant regulation: Ozone therapy is thought to help regulate antioxidant levels in the body, reducing oxidative stress, which is linked to aging and various chronic diseases.
4. Detoxification: It may enhance the body’s ability to detoxify harmful substances by increasing oxygen utilization.
5. Energy boost: By improving oxygen metabolism, ozone therapy may increase energy levels and reduce feelings of fatigue.

Conditions Treated with Minor Ozone Therapy

1. Viral and bacterial infections: Such as herpes, hepatitis, and respiratory infections.
2. Chronic fatigue syndrome: Due to its ability to improve oxygenation and energy levels.
3. Autoimmune diseases: Where modulating the immune response may help.
4. Inflammatory conditions: Such as arthritis or other joint issues.
5. Skin conditions: It may help in treating conditions like eczema or psoriasis through immune stimulation and inflammation reduction.