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From Discovery of Oxygen to gO2 therapy: A brief History of Oxygen

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 In recent years, millions around the world are starting to learn about the benefits of supplemental oxygen. Much like drinks like energy drinks became widely accepted for energy-boosting in the 1980s after years of public education, portable supplemental oxygen is taking a similar path in terms of education, acceptance, and growth. The journey from oxygen’s discovery in 1774 to gO2 therapy gaining popularity during the second wave of Covid in 2021 is certainly amazing.  A Brief and Amazing History of Supplemental Oxygen  The discovery of Oxygen: English chemist Joseph Priestly usually gets credit for discovering oxygen in 1774 – but it was German chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele who likely discovered the element back in 1773, but he didn’t publish the discovery until after Priestly made his announcement.  Early references to supplemental oxygen: In 1776, Thomas Henry (a renowned surgeon and chemist) speculated that oxygen might become “as fashionable as French wine at t...

For when you finally get a chance to answer the mountain’s call to you

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Nobody likes a monotonous life. Everyone wants a change every now and then. After all, change is the only constant. Some people bring this change in their lives, by going on a trek. Others want to reward themselves after a long, hectic week. Even though the rise in cases of the variant has increased the chances of restrictions of traveling, we know some of you must still be dreaming about answering the call to the mountains. So, when the times become normal, we want you to be fully prepared to take that call. Trekking is a joyful walking experience which is a combination of hiking and walking activity in which one can take a multi-day or a single-day expedition to enjoy the scenery of rural regions or rugged hills & territory or valleys or forts. One should never forget to carry proper trekking essentials such as the right trekking shoes, bags, and emergency supplies. One such trekking essentials is gO2 therapy 99% Pure Oxygen can which is portable and lightweight and can be partic...

Caffeine Vs gO2 therapy

The early morning struggle is prominent within the modern-day world, which has resulted in most people relying on caffeine to give them a kick-start to the day. But for years, scientists have gone back and forth as to whether caffeine is beneficial to human health and if so, to what degree.  And this doubt has made health professionals increasingly eager to find a healthier alternative. Believe it or not, there is a healthier alternative, which is our very own gO2 therapy. Let’s talk about how gO2 therapy works better for you than caffeine gO2 therapy improves your cognitive performance Oxygen is an essential element to an alive and functioning brain. So, restoring your body’s depleted oxygen levels to normal, healthy levels with gO2 therapy can definitely help in improving your brain’s cognitive performance.  Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system  Caffeine amplifies the body’s response signals, which causes an increase in heart rate, muscle contractors, and in ‘...

When can you take a few puffs of gO2 therapy?

Do you want to live a healthy life in which you can always breathe easily? Of course, you do, who doesn’t? So, if you like to breathe easy like everybody else in the world, clearly you need oxygen to do that. With gO2 therapy, you can breathe easy any time with 99% pure oxygen as long as you use it as directed. But there are some times you need it the most. Let’s talk about those times in detail.  In the mornings…to get a rejuvenating start Mornings are an excellent time to take a few puffs of gO2 therapy. It does the same thing caffeine does for you but without any side effects. gO2 therapy gives you a morning jolt that awakens your mind without any carbs or calories  In the afternoon…to deal with post-lunch laziness Have you ever felt that your energy levels have dropped after eating your lunch, even though you had a very productive morning? Breathing gO2 therapy can help you power through the rest of the work or school day, keeping brain fog and mental sluggishness at bay, ...

Have you ever felt that you can’t take a full deep breath into your lungs?

You might have heard the phrase “shortness of breath” or may have even experienced it. But, do you know what are the causes of shortness of breath and how gO2 therapy can help you if you ever experience it?  Don’t worry, that’s exactly what we are going to talk about in this blog. Symptoms of Shortness of Breath Shortness of breath is the experience of not being able to get enough air into your lungs. It’s medically known as dyspnoea, which many people describe as an extreme chest tightening or suffocating feeling. It can be frightening, especially if you’ve never had the feeling before or you’re unable to determine the cause of it.  What Causes Shortness of Breath? Most of us have experienced some degree of shortness of breath, maybe after playing sports or climbing a steep flight of stairs. Usually, this is temporary and resolves once your body replenishes its oxygen stores. However, sometimes there are underlying reasons.  Read more

Are you really safe from pollution indoors? Think again.

We think that almost everybody will agree that a majority of our life is likely to be spent indoors. But most people don’t know that most indoor places, they are likely to spend their time, can have a worse air quality index than outdoor places. Let’s talk about some of the indoor places which are likely to have a very poor air quality index. Malls Most malls are older buildings with poor ventilation systems and Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that are badly maintained. That’s why malls have a lot of stale air with high carbon dioxide levels. Office Buildings Dust, humidity, and poor ventilation are common in most office buildings. They can also have stale air and sick co-workers, which can lead to them having a very poor air quality index. Schools Most of the schools are in decades-old buildings with poor ventilation and HVAC systems. Airborne pollutants are also common in schools as shared ventilation systems spread pollutants and pathogens from classroom to...

How gO2 therapy can help you during the “Viral” season?

Every year during this time of the year when the season is about to change flu activity begins to increase. While influenza viruses circulate year-round, most flu activity peaks between December and February, but activity can last as late as May. This time of the year is commonly referred to as “Viral” Season”. While everybody knows that it’s important to drink lots of fluids and get plenty of rest if you feel sick or run down, did you also know that gO2 therapy, 99% pure oxygen, can also help you feel better? VIRAL SEASON, THE PANDEMIC, AND INDOOR AIR QUALITY From the previous year, this viral season has become especially difficult due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Some people are experiencing cold and flu sickness and wearing masks for longer periods are making them feel worse. Did you know that indoor air quality can be much worse than outdoor air due to poor ventilation and airborne contaminants, especially in older buildings? In addition to flu viruses, several other respirato...