I can't believe an "oxygen parlor" is coming on campus. This is such a
crock. Granted it is safe. It is oxygen after all. The sensory stimulation
based on the scents may also be nice and relaxing. Different scents have
been suggested to calm, increase awareness, and/or help with concentration
and learning. (I do not know of anything in the professional literature to
support or refute these claims.) However, breathing room air versus 92%
Oxygen will make no physiologic difference. The hemoglobin in our blood is
typically over 97% saturated with oxygen when breathing room air. Even when
we exercise our hemoglobin is fully saturated. (We get out of breath,
because we are trying to get rid of excess CO2/carbon dioxide caused as a
biproduct of metabolism and buffering lactic acid). Increasing the percent
of Oxygen in the air we breathe will not significantly affect the saturation
of oxygen in our blood. THe only case where a high concentration of oxygen
will be helpful is for individuals with pulmonary disorders or individuals
at high altitude, but that is a completely different ballgame. As for the
floating sensation, I am curious to know what is in the other 8% of the air
(sarcasm). I just hope nobody (i.e. campus entertainment) paid for this
quackery.
Nicholas Boer
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Nicholas F. Boer, PHD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
Exercise Science, Health and Leisure Studies
Dept. 6606
615 McCallie Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
(423) 425-4745
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Nicole Smardz
Sent: Tuesday, October 01, 2002 11:00 AM
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Subject: [UTCSTAFF] Oxygen Parlor today.
You and your students are invited to today's campus entertainment activity:
EXPERIENCE FREE OXYGEN PARLOR
ACE presents another "Prime Time Program": TUESDAY, Oct. 1, 10:00-4:00,
under the LIBRARY PORTICO.
Oxygen sessions are SAFE! They use oxygen generators that filter the
existing air and put out up to 92% pure oxygen. (The typically air that you
breathe is comprised of 22-26% oxygen.) The oxygen is then passed through
an aroma station, which allows the client to try one, or all five of the
different aroma scents. A combination of oxygen-safe fruits, herbs,flowers,
and grasses combine with the oxygen to give the user a true Oxygen
Experience. The experience is both RELAXING and ENERGIZING at the same
time. Most people notice a slight FLOATING SENSATION and an INCREASE IN
ENERGY that lasts for hours!
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Nicole Smardz
Assistant Director for Programs, University Center
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Stadium Hall -- Dept. 1501
615 McCallie Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
423.425.4319 (phone)
423.425.4455 (UC office)
423.425.2243 (fax)
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