AboutMeg Jordan, PhD, RN Expertise Clinical medical anthropologist, former director of integrative
practice at Health Medicine Institute; college instructor in holistic
health and global healing systems; registered nurse with specialty in
behavioral medicine and integrative heatlh; author of several books,
international health journalist and keynote presenter; board member
of National Wellness Institute; editor and founder of American
Fitness Magazine; former health correspondent for FOX, guest
commentator for CNN and "Today Show"; health contributor to Global
TV, Canada; radio host of GLOBAL MEDICINE HUNTER nationally
syndicated show on Health Radio Network.
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Past/Present clients AT&T, Lucent, American Heart Association, ValleyCare Health Systems, MTV, FOX, CNN,
Disney, Mattel, many universities.
Question My internist has suggested that I undergo an ozone-oxygen therapy. He said this involves withdrawing a small amount of my own blood, mixing it with this ozone-oxygen mix plus 7500 mg of vitamin C and zink, and putting it back into my blood stream. I am in Germany where this is legal. What is your opinion on this? Can it be dangerous?
He suggested it because my immune system is very weak. Since the beginning of the year I've had the flu, 3 x genital herpes, several infections of unknown origin (high white blood count, temperature but not real fever, feeling sick), and I just don't feel 100%. Otherwise nothing else has been found to be wrong with me. Thanks for your help!
Answer Those of us in the US who practice natural health methods admire the progressive work done in Germany in regard to biologic treatments for cancer and immune system enhancement. THis protocol, although unusual, does have good lab data to support it. I would ask another practitioner of natural medicine or what we call "functional or orthomolecular medicine" for a second opinion where you live, and then proceed with that advice. Boosting immune response is a difficult thing. There is really nothing in conventional medicine to help. THat's why your internist is suggesting something different. My best to you! Meg Jordan, PhD, RN
