Hyperbaric oxygen chambers have long been used for acute issues such as strokes and brain injuries—but can they be used for chronic conditions as well? This week, I'm joined by Dr. Scott Sherr, an internal medicine physician certified in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. We sat down to discuss what makes this chamber "a wound healer from the inside out" as well as the proper protocols one should follow before even considering oxygen therapy for chronic issues.

In this episode, you'll discover:

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  The Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): As soon as you step into the hyperbaric chamber, your body works to reoxygenate the cells in low-oxygen tissue. In the long term, not only does the body rebuild damaged blood vessels, but you can also expect to see a decrease in inflammation and swelling, an enhancement of the immune system, and lymphatic and detoxification optimization. 


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  Having a Healthy Foundation Is Key: "You want to get some of that foundational stuff working before you start stressing the system with oxygen," says Dr. Sherr. This includes having the right vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required to detoxify and create energy or ATP effectively. "The challenge in the hyperbaric world is that we don't think about these things as much," he adds.


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  HBOT's Role In Cancer Treatment: Dr. Sherr uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy in conjunction with other interventions, such as vitamin C IVs and a ketogenic diet, as a way to support and sensitize people for chemotherapy and radiation. 


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  What Methylene Blue Does: In terms of supplemental support, Dr. Sherr turns to methylene blue, which helps optimize the mitochondria—the parts of the cells that produce ATP—while promoting detoxification at the same time, which the internal medicine physician calls "very unusual." He opts for low doses of the supplement to avoid potentially causing oxidative stress in the body.

05:40 Integrative Approach to Hyperbaric Therapy

07:03 Understanding Hyperbaric Therapy Basics

15:41 Physiological Benefits of Hyperbaric Therapy

19:07 Hyperbaric Therapy for Various Conditions

22:58 Hyperbaric Therapy and Cancer

26:27 Types of Hyperbaric Chambers

35:06 The Importance of Foundational Health Before Hyperbaric Therapy

39:36 Personal Experiences and Protocols for Hyperbaric Therapy

42:10 Optimizing Hyperbaric Therapy with Other Modalities

52:19 Methylene Blue: Benefits and Applications

Connect with Dr. Myers:

Website: https://www.amymyersmd.com/

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Episode mentioned with Dr. Shai Efrati on HBOT: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bwEfDrSU5RTpwOkMwYf3L?si=e96668253f504c10

Connect with Dr. Sherr:

Website: https://www.hyperbaricmedicalsolutions.com/integrative-hbot/scott-sherr

Health Optimization Medicine (HOMe) Practice: https://home-sf.co/

OneBase Health website: https://onebasehealth.com/

Methylene blue product: https://troscriptions.com/pages/team/dr-scott-sherr

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drscottsherr/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherr/