Adherents of a healthy lifestyle should pay attention to today's trend - an oxygen cocktail at home. This healthy drink will enrich the body with the valuable O2 component, which is especially needed by residents of large cities and environmentally disadvantaged regions. You can prepare it at home, which is what we will discuss.
Why do you need an oxygen cocktail and additional oxygen in general?
To get started, a few simple questions:
- Do you smoke?
- Does it happen that you abuse alcohol?
- Would you describe your work as hard and stressful?
- Do you spend more than 8 hours in the city?
- Do you visit public places?
The more you answered “Yes,” the more you need a source of additional oxygen.
If you smoke and/or spend a lot of time in the city , your lungs are contaminated. Tar, dust and airborne particles literally reduce the ability of your respiratory system to consume the oxygen it needs. In addition, smoking saturates your blood with carbon monoxide (CO), which binds to hemoglobin and prevents oxygen molecules from getting there. And the only way to “knock out” a carbon monoxide molecule is to increase the concentration of oxygen in the blood. How can it be increased if the lungs of a smoker and a city resident cannot fully absorb oxygen from the air?
The more you drink alcohol, the more oxygen is required to remove it from the body! The less it remains for the processes of regeneration and restoration.
The more stress you experience during the day, the more oxygen your body burns during and after the stress phase. The less it remains for the processes of regeneration and restoration.
Do you visit public places? Office, transport, cafes, cinemas, clubs, etc? Get ready to fight the billions of bacteria and viruses that live there. But, of course, it will not be you who will fight, but your immunity. And he can only win if the cells of the immune system have enough oxygen to reproduce and maintain vital functions.
Not only you, but also your children need additional oxygen. Since they also experience psychological and physical stress at school and kindergarten and are the first to get sick during epidemics.
Preventive oxygen therapy is often prescribed to pregnant women as an effective means of combating fetaplacental insufficiency and fetal hypoxia.
Licorice-based oxygen cocktail contraindications
Myths and reality.
1. “Today, a cocktail is the easiest and fastest way to obtain the required amount of pure oxygen. Because oxygen is absorbed through the stomach 10 times faster than through the lungs.” Man is a breathing creature. Oxygen, by oxidizing nutrients, plays a key role in maintaining life. The brain, deprived of oxygen, and therefore an influx of energy, turns off consciousness after 10 seconds, and after 3-8 minutes irreversible disorders occur. Oxygen from the alveoli of the lungs enters directly into the blood continuously. The lungs perform another important function of removing carbon dioxide, thereby maintaining it in the body. The levels of partial (partial) pressure of CO2 in the alveolar air and arterial blood are the most important parameters characterizing homeostasis (constancy of the internal environment of the body). The reserves of pure oxygen in the lungs of an adult are approximately 1000 ml, in the blood 1000 ml, in the tissue spaces 250-300 ml. in miglobin 200-300 ml Therefore, after drinking 150 ml of an oxygen cocktail, in the process of swallowing movements, about 80-100 ml of oxygen enters the stomach, the dose is scanty, more than covered by the total reserves of oxygen in the body. And the statement that oxygen is absorbed faster in the stomach faster than in the lungs can only be made by illiterate people whose goal is to make a profit.
2. A favorite phrase of sellers: “Just one portion of an oxygen cocktail replaces several hours of walking through a pine forest!” - absolute nonsense. The air in the forest is rich in negatively charged particles and ozone. Forest air contains natural phytoncides, which in no way can appear in purified medical oxygen. In the city, the problem is not that there is not enough oxygen, but that along with oxygen we inhale various chemical impurities. No cocktail can “knock out” these impurities from the lungs.
What happens if there is not enough oxygen?
A brain cell can live without oxygen for about 7 seconds, other cells a little longer, but also not for long. Lack of oxygen in tissues, scientifically known as “tissue hypoxia,” leads to death and mutations of young, healthy cells. In fact, this leads to inflammation, dysfunction, and in the medium term, tumors of internal organs.
Nature, when creating man, did not provide him with a reserve for bad habits, life in big cities, colossal stress load and all other factors of modern life. Therefore, the more oxygen you “take” to eliminate all the consequences of modern life, the less it will be left for the processes of regeneration and restoration.
What is better - breathing concentrated oxygen or drinking an oxygen cocktail?
Breathing is a more natural way of obtaining oxygen, inherent in nature. In addition, this process can be combined with aromatherapy using aroma oils. This makes the procedure enjoyable and allows you to get additional benefits from aromatherapy. Remember, aromatic oils require careful handling, as they can cause allergic reactions in some people. You should only buy oils for inhalation at a pharmacy! Carefully read the instructions for the oil and consult your doctor!
An oxygen cocktail is a foam-air mixture of oxygen with juices, herbal solutions and other liquids. In this case, oxygen absorption occurs through the walls of the stomach. Using an oxygen cocktail is a cheaper and more widespread method of oxygen therapy. It is convenient when you need to quickly improve the health of many people. For example: at school, office or kindergarten.
To prepare an oxygen cocktail, you need a cocktail maker and foaming ingredients.
The use of licorice root in oxygen cocktails
The tradition of preventive treatment by enriching the blood with oxygen, by absorbing it through the gastrointestinal tract, goes back to the distant seventies. Those who were lucky enough to visit sanatoriums in those days know that the oxygen cocktail is not such a novelty, but a proven method of preventing many diseases associated with a lack of oxygen. The first studies of the effect of foamed oxygen introduced into the stomach were carried out back in 1960 by the Soviet scientist N.N. Sirotinin.
However, despite such tradition, the oxygen cocktail does not lose its relevance. The population still has health problems, but the possibilities for preventive treatment have become significantly less. Fortunately, today you can set up an oxygen minibar in your home. To do this, it will be enough to purchase an oxygen concentrator and ingredients.
The question may arise: What are the ingredients if the oxygen cocktail consists of 99% oxygen? I would like to argue that nowadays cocktails contain a lot of flavor, vitamin and medicinal fillers. At the same time, special “foaming” additives are used in cocktails, which make it possible to maximize the volume of foam in the finished product. For this, it is common to use gelatin, egg white or licorice root. The most practical and versatile is licorice root, since gelatin acts as an allergen and impairs the taste of the drink, and dry egg white has a very limited shelf life. But 1-2 teaspoons of licorice root syrup will have not only a foaming, but also a therapeutic effect. In addition to its popular mucolytic properties, the syrup is useful in the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract accompanied by constipation, hemorrhoids, and acts as an antispasmodic.
People suffering from gastritis and stomach ulcers should be careful when adding syrup. But if you are diagnosed with diabetes, it is better to avoid using licorice root altogether. With prolonged use of syrup, a water-electrolyte imbalance may occur, which leads to swelling. Preparing 1-2 cocktails a day will not achieve this effect. But combining the use of oxygen cocktails with cough treatment with licorice root syrup, if it is worth it, is not for a long time.
Allergic reactions to the licorice root itself are possible, but they occur very rarely. Nevertheless, licorice root can be considered the optimal auxiliary substance for foaming in oxygen mixtures. When purchasing equipment for preparing oxygen cocktails, or planning to take a course at an oxygen bar, it is better to consult a doctor regarding the effect of its components on the body and their compatibility with the medications you are taking.
Perhaps, supporters of dietary nutrition will also be very careful about drinking cocktails with the addition of licorice root. It is clear that every calorie counts. Of course, you can replace licorice with the same protein powder, but in terms of “saving” calories this is an ineffective move.
But the benefits of cocktails for those who decide to take the path of losing weight are colossal. Before training, such a cocktail provides additional energy, and after training it quenches thirst and hunger. At home, with the help of an oxygen cocktail, you can always eliminate fatigue and exhaustion caused by grueling diets. And of course, a serving of cocktail dulls the feeling of hunger. In order to dynamically lose weight using an oxygen cocktail, it is better to abandon its juice base and use decoctions.
However, the question is: is it worth exhausting yourself with strict diets and long hours of training? Perhaps it will be enough to put your body in order. Develop the right menu, including dishes from healthy products. This is where drinking an oxygen cocktail comes in handy. In the morning it will give you a boost of energy, allowing you to be as active as possible physically and mentally. In the evening, it will complement dinner and remove unnecessary hunger before bed.
Losing weight and being treated with an oxygen cocktail is easier and more enjoyable! Select your ingredients, experiment and do not forget to consult with certified specialists in matters of treatment and diet.
How to conduct preventive inhalation sessions with concentrated oxygen?
You can breathe concentrated oxygen using oxygen cartridges or oxygen concentrators, devices that produce oxygen from the surrounding air.
Advantages of oxygen cartridges:
- Low price of the can itself. From 450 rubles.
- Compact and mobile
Disadvantages of oxygen tanks:
- Disposability. It is impossible to refill the cans.
- High cost of 1 liter of oxygen. From 40 to 100 rubles per 1 liter (8-9 breaths).
- The need to take deep breaths while holding your breath.
Advantages of oxygen concentrators:
- Low cost of 1 liter of oxygen. Just a few kopecks per liter.
- You receive a constant source of oxygen with a capacity of 60-360 liters per hour.
- Possibility to supplement therapy with aromas of oils.
- No need to take deep breaths while holding your breath.
Disadvantages of oxygen concentrators:
- Relatively low mobility. You can move it around the room, transport it from one place to another, but taking it to work every day is not convenient.
- Large weight and size.
Application diagram.
You can breathe a gas mixture with an oxygen content of 30-90%, always humidified.
The duration of one session is 10-15 minutes.
Frequency: 1-2 times a day.
The course of prophylaxis is 30 days, then you need to take a break of 15-30 days.
Contraindications: As a rule, concentrated oxygen, in prophylactic doses, has no contraindications, however, in the presence of acute and chronic diseases, it is recommended to consult with your doctor!
Composition of oxygen cocktail ^
An oxygen cocktail includes bubbles of oxygen, foaming additives and a phyto-cocktail. The last component is the medicinal/vitamin component. It is possible to add flavorings.
For foaming, chicken egg whites, gelatin infusion and licorice root are used. These components are not categorical - they are interchangeable. Used as a mixture. However, egg whites are rarely added due to the risk of salmonella contamination.
The basis can also be a variety of extracts (syrups), decoctions of various herbs. However, flavored syrups are more often used due to their quick preparation. Additives include tonic juices, fruit or berry syrups.
In bars, cafes and night restaurants you can find an oxygen cocktail with alcohol as an option. For example, when adding aromatic wine, which is considered one of the best alcoholic drinks during such a mixture.
Moreover, the oxygen consumed in such a drink completely neutralizes alcohol.
It is necessary to coordinate the use of an oxygen drink with your doctor.
Is an oxygen cocktail during pregnancy beneficial or harmful?
Fetal hypoxia (lack of oxygen) is a very common phenomenon that occurs during pregnancy and childbirth, the consequences of which can be the most tragic: from retarded fetal development to its death.
The reasons for the development of hypoxia are associated, on the one hand, with a general increase in blood volume and a lack of hemoglobin in it (iron anemia) and with a deterioration in the absorption of oxygen by tissues in general. This can be caused by poor nutrition, polluted air and water, stress, and other social and environmental factors.
A preventive increase in the concentration of oxygen in the blood plasma, in many cases, can prevent the development of fetal hypoxia, improve the nutrition of the fetus and the metabolism of the mother herself.
Before starting therapy, be sure to consult your doctor! Following your doctor's recommendations for preventive oxygen therapy may be beneficial. While self-prescription of therapy and non-compliance with dosages can be harmful.
Is there a scientific basis for preventive oxygen therapy?
Of course, and here are links to only a small part of scientific publications:
- Oxygen cocktail for children. The use of enteral oxygen therapy using oxygen cones in pediatrics, Scientific Center for Children's Health of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
- Enteral oxygen therapy in obstetric and gynecological practice, Kubitskaya Yu.V., Ipatova M.V. (Russian Medical Journal)
- Oxygen cocktails for pregnant women. The effectiveness of enteral oxygenation in the complex prevention and treatment of early placental insufficiency during miscarriage, Radzinsky V.E., Ordiyants I.M., Abdurakhmanova O.G. (Russian Medical Journal)
- Oxygen therapy in early pregnancy, Radzinsky V.E., Ordiyants I.M., Abdurakhmanova O.G. (Russian Medical Journal)
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Technical method ^
It is not difficult to prepare an oxygen cocktail at home using a special apparatus and various recipes. The device itself is presented in the form of a container closed with a lid. The container has a built-in mechanism responsible for supplying the cocktail itself - a tap through which oxygen foam is supplied. It is equipped with a valve, fitting and switch. When using the unit, good foaming occurs. The unit itself is easy to operate, repair and maintain.
If an oxygen apparatus is not available, you can use one of the foaming components (licorice root, chicken protein or gelatin).
