Oxygen For Hangovers
Oxygen treatments are said to be the newest trend, invading the states with great
popularity in Hollywood and Las Vegas. Even dating shows on television, such as
"Xtreme Dating," are featuring oxygen bars. Numerous casinos, including The
Venetian and The Tropicana, have oxygen bars for thrill-seekers. The MGM Grand's
restaurant, Olio!, reports that about 78,000 customers a year visit their oxygen bar.
The myths and rumors about pure oxygen treatments are well-circulated: it can clear
the mind to study, increase endurance, boost energy and lessen the effects of
hangovers.
Nancy Datoni, 54, swears by the benefits of pure Oxygen for the body. For 10 years,
Datoni suffered from the debilitating condition fibromyalgia (also known as chronic
fatigue syndrome). Fibromyalgia is a disorder that is classified by widespread
musculoskeletal pain, fatigue and multiple tender points. The American College of
Rheumatology estimates that it affects three to six million Americans.
"Having fibromyalgia was a painful experience, it was hard to do the simplest of
tasks on certain days," Datoni said. "Some days I felt too weak to even lift my arms
about my head." For Datoni, finding the miracle that would give her a second chance
to be more active in life, without pain, started out as a mere joke in Las Vegas.
"Some friends of mine and I were in Vegas and we saw the Oxygen Bar, and so we
figured we would try it out," Datoni said. "It was just for fun."
After just a 10 minute session of pure oxygen, Datoni felt more alive, energized and
as she puts it, "bright-eyed and bushy tailed" after a long night of drinking. "After the
Oxygen I felt normal, my hangover disappeared and my friends were really shocked
[at] how peppy I was," Datoni said. "Some people say that it gives you a 10-minute
high, but in my case that is not true. I had energy and felt great the entire day."
After this experience, Datoni consulted with her doctor. She started incorporating
pure oxygen into her daily life. She goes in for 10-minute oxygen treatments twice a
week after her Pilates class. "I find that taking the Oxygen after my workouts, it puts
Oxygen back into my muscles, and the huge thing is, I am never sore the next day,"
Datoni said. "I truly think oxygen can benefit everyone." "I really wish everyone could
try [receiving Oxygen] at least once," Datoni said. "I want to spread the word and tell
everyone how great it is and how it helped me."