Medical dictionary

What is oxidative stress?Oxidation is the natural process of your body reacting with oxygen as you breathe in and out. In this process, molecules known as free radicals are produced. These are oxygen-containing molecules which have one or more unpaired electrons. The molecule then “steals” an electron from another molecule in order to stabilise.Not all free radicals are harmful to the body – some

What is ozone therapy?Ozone therapy is form of alternative medicine which is based on the introduction of ‘ozone’ (e.g activated oxygen) into the body through various routes (such as the rectum, the vagina, intravenously, and subcutaneously). It has been suggested as a treatment or therapy for conditions such as AIDS, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis, along with disc problems such as herniated di