Understanding Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
A comprehensive guide to mHBOT fundamentals, principles, and wellness applications.
What is mHBOT?
Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) is a wellness practice that involves breathing air with increased oxygen concentration while in a comfortable, pressurized chamber environment. The mild pressure environment, Up to 2.0 ATA (commonly 1.3–1.5 ATA), combined with enhanced oxygen availability, is designed to support the body’s natural wellness processes.
Unlike medical-grade hyperbaric oxygen therapy which operates at higher pressures (2.4 to 6 ATA) and is used for specific medical conditions, mHBOT focuses exclusively on general wellness, relaxation, and supporting overall health.
How Does It Work?
mHBOT sessions involve entering a comfortable chamber that is gradually pressurized to mild levels while breathing air or moderately oxygen-enriched air. The combination of increased pressure and enhanced oxygen concentration may support the body’s natural oxygen utilization processes.
Key Concepts
- Pressure Range: Up to 2.0 ATA (commonly 1.3–1.5 ATA)
- Oxygen Concentration: Ambient air or moderately enriched (not pure oxygen)
- Session Duration: Typically 60-90 minutes
- Wellness Focus: General health support, not medical treatment
Differentiating mHBOT from Medical HBOT
| Feature | mHBOT (Wellness) | Medical HBOT |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Range | Up to 2.0 ATA | 2.4-6 ATA |
| Oxygen Type | Ambient or enriched air | 100% medical-grade oxygen |
| Prescription | Not required | Required |
| Purpose | General wellness | Medical treatment |
| Setting | Wellness facilities | Medical facilities |