Can HBOT improve your relationships? We say YES! Learn how protecting your TELOMERES is key!

Written by Lydia M | In Light Hyperbarics News | February 2023 | Post #14

Some of our favorite “Date Divers” above…what a good looking bunch! They are just as lovely on the inside!

You don’t have to experience HBOT alone ~ you can go in with a loved one and use it to help improve your relationships! How can it do this?…Read all the ways below!

The couples above have told us over the years why they LOVE TO SHARE DIVES with each other:

• It’s good to have common health goals and bond with significant other.

• Time without electronics to be able to communicate more is nice.

• Having time together when always busy, not only during chamber but the commute back & forth.

• When both partners feel great, it creates commonality to come even closer together.

• Sharing the cost of dives can offer more frequent sessions for both parties.

 Do this with your best friend, special someone, child, sibling, mom or dad! 

How can HBOT help protect telomeres and mental-emotional wellness for your relationships?

What is a Telomere? Why is it important for anti-aging and a chill mindset?

Telomeres, often described as the "timekeepers of our cells," are unique structures found on the end of our chromosomes. They play a crucial role in determining the lifespan of our cells, and scientists have recently discovered a correlation between telomeres and our emotional and mental well-being.

When we are born, our telomeres are at their longest length, and with each cell division, they become shorter. Eventually, when the telomeres become too short, our cells can no longer divide and we age.

Studies have shown that shorter telomeres are associated with increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. This is because cells that are under chronic stress, such as those subjected to long-term exposure to cortisol (the stress hormone), are more likely to undergo premature cell death.

On the other hand, maintaining long and healthy telomeres has been linked to better emotional and mental health. This is because longer telomeres allow cells to continue to divide and repair, keeping our bodies in a more youthful state and reducing the negative effects of stress and aging.

What shortens telomeres? Stress & the average American diet & busy/stressful lifestyle! Too much of the hormone cortisol flooding the body, and pushing your adrenals is NOT GOOD! This, combined with today’s poor diet of processed foods and lower nutrient values, along with an overload of increased environmental toxins, all cause INFLAMMATION. In turn, this can cause chronic disease, obesity, diabetes, , anxiety and depression to name some examples. It quickly becomes clear that telomeres affect the aging process, and that their length is key to healthy and continued cell regeneration.

Further research indicates, “a recent large-scale survey of health and nutrition of US civilians found that women (but not men) with anxiety disorders had shorter telomeres than controls. Both men and women with major depression that was severe enough to be prescribed antidepressants were found to have shorter telomeres than those with less severe depression who were not taking antidepressants. These findings link telomere length to anxiety disorders and severity of depression.”* Read article here!

*There are facilities that will take a blood test to determine personal levels of telomerase levels.

So, do we have any control over the aging of cells, and can we actually have any control over the shortening of telomeres? YES & YES! Hyperbarics can lengthen your telomeres by over 20%. As we age, our telomeres shorten, but science shows that with HBOT, regeneration happens. Read study here!

We can maintain the health and length of our telomeres. There are simple steps that we can take to support our emotional and mental well-being to create ongoing special connections:

1) Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques: Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing, and yoga have been proven to reduce stress and anxiety, leading to better emotional and mental well-being.

2) Get enough sleep: Sleep is crucial for repairing and regenerating our cells, and a lack of sleep has been linked to shorter telomeres and increased stress.

3) Eat a healthy, balanced diet & drink half your body weight in WATER DAILY: A diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can support cell health and prevent the damage that can lead to shorter telomeres.

4) Make HBOT and combination preventive therapy a part of your LIFE!

In conclusion, maintaining the health and length of telomeres is a key component for your emotional and mental well-being which is so critical if we strive for deeper relationships…right? A chill mind is much more likely to create an environment where your heart can love and serve those special people around you to the best of your ability. By adopting healthy lifestyle habits and utilizing the power of HBOT, we can support our body's natural ability to repair and regenerate itself!

"Date Dive" where two people can have a one-hour dive in our steel hyperbaric chamber. 

Who says date night can't be both fun and therapeutic?

You & your friend will need a consult prior to your Date Dive. 

Please call our office for an appt for a tour & consult!

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