An oxygen bar is the establishment, or part of one, that sells oxygen for recreational use. Individual flavor scents can be added to enhance the experience. The flavor in the oxygen bar comes from oxygen that bubbles through a bottle containing aromatic solution before it reaches the nostrils: most bars use food grade particles to produce aroma, but some of the stems use aroma oil.
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History
In 1776, Thomas Henry, a pharmacist and Fellow of the Royal Society of England speculated the tongue on the cheek discovered by Joseph Priestley newly discovered in the unreasonable air (now called oxygen) may be "as popular as French wine in modern stores". He did not expect, however, that the audience of the diner would "enjoy the call for a bottle of Water, instead of Claret"
Another early reference to recreational oxygen use is found in the Jules Verne novel in 1870 Around the Moon . In this work, Verne stated, "You know, my friends, that a strange place might be erected with oxygen chambers, where people who have weakened systems can for several hours live a more active life. where the room is filled with this heroic fluid, the theater where to be kept at high pressure, what passion in the souls of the actors and audience! what fire, what enthusiasm! And if, instead of an assembly only the whole person can saturate, what activities in its function, what a supplement to life it comes from. From a fatigued country they might make a big and strong one, and I know more than one country in old Europe should put itself under the oxygen regime for the sake of his health! "
Modeled after the air stations in downtown Tokyo and Beijing were polluted, the first official Oxygen Bar (O2 Spa Bar) opened in Toronto, Canada, in 1996. The trend continued in North America and in the late 1990s bars were used in New York , California, Florida, Las Vegas, and the Rocky Mountain area. Customers in this bar inhale oxygen through a plastic tube inserted into their nostrils. Oxygen bars can now be found in many places such as nightclubs, salons, spas, health clubs, resorts, tanning salons, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, airports, ski chalets, yoga studios, chiropractors and casinos. They can also be found at trade shows, conventions and corporate meetings, as well as at private parties and promotional events.
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Provision of oxygen
The guest oxygen bar pays about one US dollar per minute to inhale an oxygen percentage greater than the normal atmospheric content of 20.9% oxygen. This oxygen is generated from the ambient air by an industrial (non-medical) oxygen concentrator and is inhaled through the nasal cannula for up to 20 minutes.
The machines used by oxygen bars or oxygen vendors differ from medical machines-a typical problem, although customers use cannula, a rubber tube that fits in the ear and inserts in the nostrils, to inhale oxygen. Customers can enhance their experience by using aromatherapy scents to add to oxygen, such as lavender or mint.
Health benefits claims
It has been claimed by alternative medicine that the human body is deprived of oxygen, and that oxygen will eliminate "poison" and even cure cancer. Proponents claim this practice is not only safe but also improves health and wellbeing, including strengthening the immune system, increasing concentration, reducing stress, increasing energy and alertness, reducing hangover effects, headaches and sinus problems, and generally loosening the body. He also allegedly helped overcome altitude sickness. However, no long-term, well-controlled scientific studies have confirmed the supporters' claims. Furthermore, the human body is adjusted to 21 percent oxygen, and the blood coming out of the lungs already has about 97 percent oxygen that can carry over to hemoglobin. Having a higher oxygen fraction in the lungs has no purpose, and can actually be detrimental.
The medical profession warns that individuals with respiratory diseases such as asthma and emphysema should not breathe too much oxygen. Higher than normal partial oxygen pressures may also indirectly cause carbon dioxide cholesterol in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The FDA warns that in some situations, flavored oil droplets can be inhaled, which may contribute to lung inflammation. Some oxygen bar companies offer a safe water-based scent for flavor to maintain compliance and stay in compliance with FDA guidelines.
Oxygen can also cause serious side effects at excessive doses. Although the effects of oxygen toxicity at atmospheric pressure can cause lung damage, low oxygen fraction (30-40%) and relatively short exposure make pulmonary toxicity impossible. However, caution must be exercised when consuming oxygen. In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive issues guidance on equipment (including tubes) and staff training, as well as warnings about potential hazards, and makes some recommendations to ensure safe practices, especially to minimize fire risk.
Another concern is the improper maintenance of oxygen equipment. Some oxygen concentrators use clay filters that cause the growing micro-organisms to create additional dangers that can cause lung infections.
Also, concentrated oxygen is a flame acceleration that should be kept away from cigarettes and other ignition sources.
Rule
In the United States, the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act defines any substance used to breathe and is given by others as a prescription drug. Melvin Szymanski, a consumer safety officer at the Center for Research and Evaluation of Food and Drugs Drugs (FDA), has explained that at one end of the hose is the source of oxygen, so the individual who provides the hose and turns on the supply is dispensing prescription drugs. He commented that "Although oxygen bars that deliver oxygen without a prescription violate FDA regulations, agencies apply regulatory policies to permit individual state licensing boards to impose requirements relating to oxygen expenditure."
The Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists says that "As health professionals, we can not ethically or morally support the provision of oxygen therapy to those who do not need it."
See also
- Oxygen toxicity
- Inhaled alcohol
- Carbogen
- Juice bar
References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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