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Dr. Jay Stevens, Medical Director of Extivita, returns to discuss the critical importance of treating head injuries, including concussions, with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Dr. Stevens emphasizes that we are currently facing an epidemic of head trauma, encompassing various conditions such as concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), minimal or mild TBI (mTBI), Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS), and Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome (PPCS).He elaborates on the subtle differences in termin...

In this continuation of Jim Hooker's discussion with HBOT News Network, the conversation delves deeper into the ongoing veteran suicide crisis in the United States and the challenges associated with promoting Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as an alternative treatment for PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).Jim emphasizes that the pharmaceutical industry wields significant influence in the medical community, often leading to veterans being prescribed multiple medications to address various...

Jim Hooker, an 83-year-old retired Navy Vietnam veteran, joins HBOT News Network to share his journey from serving in the military to becoming the Chief Operating Officer of the Wounded In Action Family Foundation. The foundation aimed to support injured veterans by helping them transition home after discharge from hospitals.Jim recounts his early experiences with the foundation, particularly a case involving a triple amputee veteran who suffered severe brain damage from an explosion. Despite...

Dr. Hemal V. Mehta, M.D., the Medical Director of Vibrant Health of North Carolina, returns to HBOT News Network to discuss Vibrant Health University, a new educational program launched by Vibrant Health. The program aims to educate both the public and healthcare providers about regenerative medicine and therapies, offering alternatives to traditional pharmacological and surgical approaches.Vibrant Health University will provide online programs and podcasts for general education. Additionally...

Dr. James "Jay" Stevens, M.D., a sports medicine specialist and team physician for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes, returns to HBOT News Network to discuss the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for sports-related injuries and performance enhancement.Dr. Stevens, with 25 years of experience, emphasizes the importance of sports activity and exercise in promoting well-being. He highlights his own involvement in triathlons and half Ironman events, emphasizing that he not only talks about...

Ernie Harrison, an Army veteran, shares his inspiring journey of hope and healing through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in an interview with HBOT News Network. Ernie's story begins with his deployment to Afghanistan, where he faced combat experiences and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). He recalls an incident where he fell into an abandoned well, resulting in nerve damage, a frontal lobe injury, and a concussion. Despite limited rehabilitation time, he returned to active duty.His second co...