Abstract: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy in a human patient is treated by collecting an aliquot of the patient's blood (e.g. 10 cc in volume), and subjecting it simultaneously to ozone/oxygen mixture and ultraviolet light, at a predetermined, elevated (e.g. 42.5.degree. C.) temperature, for approximately 3 minutes. After cooling, the treated blood aliquot is reinjected into the patient via the gluteal muscle. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy is alleviated following a course of such treatments.
Abstract: A method of increasing the nitric oxide concentration in the blood of a human, which comprises: (a) contacting from about 0.01 ml to about 400 ml of blood with a nitric oxide concentration-increasing effective amount of ozone gas and ultraviolet radiation; and (b) administering the treated blood to a human. The method of the invention is useful for treating a variety of conditions benefitted by increased blood levels of nitric oxide.
Abstract: A method of inhibiting the aggregation of blood platelets in a human, which comprises: (a) contacting from about 0.01 ml to about 400 ml of blood with a blood platelet aggregation-inhibiting effective amount of ozone gas and ultraviolet radiation; and (b) administering the blood treated in step (a) to a human. A method of stimulating the immune system, and of treating immune system disorders, by treating blood with ultraviolet radiation and ozone gas, followed by administering the treated blood to a human.Also disclosed is a method of treating Raynaud's Disease by contacting about 0.01 ml to about 400 ml of human blood with a blood platelet aggregation-inhibiting effective amount of ozone gas in admixture with oxygen gas, and ultraviolet radiation, while maintained at a temperature in the range of from about 37.degree. C. to about 43.degree. C. for a period for about 0.5 minutes to about 10 minutes, and administering the blood so treated to a human patient with Raynaud's Disease.
Abstract: An apparatus for generating ozone from an oxygen supply. The apparatus comprises electrodes mounted in an enclosure and a high voltage circuit coupled to the electrodes for generating an electric field. The high voltage circuit receives AC power and includes a control circuit for producing a linearly controlled high voltage output from the AC feed for energizing the electrodes. The apparatus also includes an in-line sensor for determining the level of ozone being produced without affecting the ozone concentration. The high voltage circuit is also suitable for other applications where a precisely controlled high voltage output signal is needed.