Multistep Oxygen Therapy

Oxygen multistep therapy (SMT) was developed by the physicist Prof. Dr. Manfred von Adrenne and belongs to oxygen therapy, which in turn is a branch of complementary medicine. It is based on the assumption that both circulatory disorders and oxygen deficiency states can be countered by increasing the partial pressure of oxygen (the partial pressure is the pressure corresponding to a single gas in a gas mixture; all partial pressures together make up the total pressure) by inhalation. Adrenne based his form of therapy on a large experiment in which he established a correlation between decreasing oxygen partial pressure and increased biological age. He completed his concept by arranging medicines and vital substances* (micronutrients) before oxygen inhalation and exercise training afterwards to increase oxygen uptake. * Vital substances (macro- and micronutrients) include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids and vital fatty acids, and a number of other substances.

Indications (areas of application)

  • Coronary, peripheral, or cerebral circulatory disorders – e.g., angina pectoris (“chest tightness”; sudden onset of pain in the cardiac region) associated with constriction of the coronary arteries
  • Complementary treatment in tumor diseases
  • Performance enhancement in sports medicine
  • Renal insufficiency (kidney weakness) in the stage of compensated retention.
  • Preoperative treatment
  • Revitalization of geriatric patients – improving the general condition of the elderly.
  • Restrictive lung disease – in restrictive lung disease such as pulmonary fibrosis (connective tissue remodeling of lung tissue), the extensibility of the lung parenchyma is significantly reduced
  • Obstructive lung disease (e.g. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)) – in obstructive lung disease such as emphysema (overinflation of the lungs), the lungs can no longer contract adequately and exhalation is difficult.
  • Metabolic disorders – accompanying diabetes mellitus (diabetes), hyperlipidemia (lipid metabolism disorder with increased blood fat levels) and hyperuricemia (increase in uric acid levels in the blood, which can lead to gout).

Contraindications

  • Acute allergic reactions
  • Epilepsy (falling sickness)
  • Uncompensated heart failure (cardiac insufficiency)
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland)
  • Respiratory global insufficiency (highly impaired lung function).
  • Therapy-resistant hypertension (high blood pressure)

The procedure

The oxygen multi-step therapy (SMT) is structured in stages and can be varied individually. As a rule, the treatment is carried out in three steps. Three different sequences of SMT are shown below:

  • Conventional oxygen multistep therapy:
    • I – Premedication with vital substances (micronutrients: e.g., 300 mg vitamin B1, 1 g vitamin C, 50 mg magnesium, 50 mg zinc); sodium pangamate, a potassium iron phosphate citrate complex, and also caffeine in the form of coffee are also prescribed.
    • II – Oxygen inhalation is administered via a nasal probe or oxygen mask about 30 minutes after premedication for about 2 hours. The 90% oxygen (about 4 liters/minute) is mixed with sterile distilled aqua. (distilled water) moistened.
    • III – Through exercise training is subsequently increased tissue perfusion. This is done either by light load or small movement exercises during the inhalation or afterwards by small walks.
  • Oxygen multi-step therapy with ionized oxygen: The procedure in that of the conventional form of therapy very similar. Ionization “refines” the oxygen and reduces the inhalation time to about 20 minutes. In addition, humidification is dispensed with.
  • Oxygen multi-step therapy under load: in this variant, the patient is exposed to load by performing on the bicycle ergometer (about 20-40 watts). The amount of oxygen inhalation is increased according to the power output. Physical training improves blood flow to the heart, lungs, and muscles; the pulse rate should be a maximum of 180 minus the patient’s age.This form of therapy must be adapted to the underlying diseases as well as cardiovascular performance, blood flow in the coronary vessels (coronary arteries) and any joint diseases and should be done under medical supervision.

The therapy also includes the incorporation of daily exercise into everyday life. A treatment cycle usually lasts about 3 weeks with about 2-3 sessions per week. Then there is a break for six months and then the treatment is repeated. In tumor patients, oxygen multistep therapy is supplemented by immune stimulation, usually in the form of mistletoe therapy. As a rule, the treatment has no side effects. Occasionally, the sudden intake of concentrated oxygen may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, or vomiting.

Benefits

Multistep oxygen therapy is a holistic therapy concept that addresses your entire body, not just one organ system. The oxygen supply to your body is increased, and illnesses and mental performance deficiencies occur less frequently. Your immune system is strengthened and blood circulation is improved. Oxygen multistep therapy is not only used to fight diseases, but also to prevent them. It reduces stress and prevents its negative long-term consequences. Regular applications lead to an improvement of your energy and oxygen balance lasting for months, thus increasing your well-being and quality of life.