OXYGEN THERAPY AND ITS EFFECT ON HEADACHES & MIGRAINES

By George H. Sands, M.D.Beth Israel Medical CenterNew York, New York Oxygen treatment of headaches was first mentioned in literature in 1939. Mr. Charles E. Rhein, Linde Air Products Co., reported to Dr. Alvarez at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN the successful treatment of severe “migraine” attacks by breathing pure oxygen. Subsequently, Dr. Alvarez …

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WHAT IS AN OXYGEN BAR?

The oxygen bar is a free-standing bar which people sit or stand at to breathe over 90% pure oxygen and aromatherapy from a disposable nasal cannula (nose hose.) These modular bars can service anywhere from one to 18 people simultaneously, and they are usually manned by one or two bartender/technicians also known as “oxy-baristas.” The oxygen is …

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