Recovery, Performance & More


In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Masha Makeeva a physician specializing in integrative and regenerative medicine, to get a clear, practical breakdown of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

We talk about why HBOT’s biggest benefit may be reducing inflammation, who it can help most, and how to think about protocols — pressure, oxygen concentration, session length, frequency, and total number of sessions —so you’re not comparing totally different approaches.

We also dig into where she sees HBOT used most (including cancer support and professional sports), why solid tumors may respond differently than blood cancers, and how HBOT can support recovery and quality of life during treatment. We cover safety, home chamber considerations, and how mitochondrial and metaboli

🎧 Listen/Watch here:

HBOT Explained << iTunes
HBOT Explained << Spotify
HBOT Explained << YouTube

Episode Chapters:

  • 02:26 Why Hyperbaric Works
  • 03:50 What Inflammation Means
  • 07:32 Tracking Inflammation Markers
  • 10:57 Avoiding Over Testing
  • 16:19 Who Uses Hyperbaric
  • 19:57 Hyperbaric for Cancer
  • 27:38 Protocol Variables Explained
  • 34:38 Science Meets Clinical Art
  • 37:31 Access and Chamber Limits
  • 37:56 Constraints Led Programming
  • 39:27 Home Hyperbaric Boom
  • 40:12 Safety Training And Side Effects
  • 44:55 Performance Versus Recovery
  • 48:08 Oxygen Brain And Mitochondria
  • 52:19 Downregulation After Sessions
  • 56:55 CO2 Therapy And Medical Gases
  • 01:02:17 Hydrogen Therapy Basics
  • 01:04:32 Where To Find Dr Masha
  • 01:07:20 Podcast Wrap Up And Disclaimer

Much love,
Dr Mike

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Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD
Associate Professor, Carrick Institute
Owner, Extreme Human Performance, LLC
Editorial Board Member, STRONG Fitness Mag

Mike T Nelson is a PhD and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

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Dr Mike T Nelson

Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below

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