Ernie Harrison, an Army veteran, shares his inspiring journey of hope and healing through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in an interview with HBOT News Network. Ernie's story begins with his deployment to Afghanistan, where he faced combat experiences and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). He recalls an incident where he fell into an abandoned well, resulting in nerve damage, a frontal lobe injury, and a concussion. Despite limited rehabilitation time, he returned to active duty.
His second concussion occurred during a parachute jump in the 82nd Airborne, causing another TBI. After his deployment, Ernie decided to leave the Army due to family-related hardships, including his sister's health struggles with spina bifida. He pursued a career in the fire service, but the stress and trauma triggered panic attacks, leading to the discovery of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from his military service.
Ernie continued serving his community as a firefighter for nearly a decade in Greenville, North Carolina, but he still grappled with PTSD and TBI-related issues. His journey to HBOT began when he learned about the therapy through a radio talk show featuring Jim Hooker discussing the HBOT for veterans program. Ernie was intrigued by the prospect of a non-pharmaceutical solution to his PTSD and post-concussion syndrome.
Ernie further researched HBOT through a podcast by Damian Porter, featuring a doctor who had served as a Navy diver for 28 years and discussed the therapy's potential to treat TBIs and related conditions. Encouraged by these findings, Ernie applied for HBOT treatment through the HBOT for Vets program and commenced a 40-dive protocol at Extivita-RTP, with ongoing ANAM testing to monitor his progress.
After ten dives, Ernie experienced increased energy, improved sleep, and reduced anger and anxiety episodes. His wife noticed positive changes in him. After 20 dives, Ernie's sense of smell, which had been lost after contracting COVID-19, began to return. He attributed these improvements to the HBOT treatments and dedicated himself to the therapy, temporarily relocating to be closer to the clinic and focusing solely on his treatment.
Ernie also recommended the book "The Oxygen Revolution" by Dr. Harch to anyone interested in understanding the science behind combining oxygen and pressure in HBOT. He emphasized the potential benefits of HBOT for first responders, paramedics, firefighters, doctors, and nurses who have faced burnout during the pandemic, believing it could offer them the same healing and peace he experienced on his journey of recovery.
Ernie Harrison, an Army veteran, shares his inspiring journey of hope and healing through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in an interview with HBOT News Network. Ernie's story begins with his deployment to Afghanistan, where he faced combat experiences and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). He recalls an incident where he fell into an abandoned well, resulting in nerve damage, a frontal lobe injury, and a concussion. Despite limited rehabilitation time, he returned to active duty.
His second concussion occurred during a parachute jump in the 82nd Airborne, causing another TBI. After his deployment, Ernie decided to leave the Army due to family-related hardships, including his sister's health struggles with spina bifida. He pursued a career in the fire service, but the stress and trauma triggered panic attacks, leading to the discovery of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from his military service.
Ernie continued serving his community as a firefighter for nearly a decade in Greenville, North Carolina, but he still grappled with PTSD and TBI-related issues. His journey to HBOT began when he learned about the therapy through a radio talk show featuring Jim Hooker discussing the HBOT for veterans program. Ernie was intrigued by the prospect of a non-pharmaceutical solution to his PTSD and post-concussion syndrome.
Ernie further researched HBOT through a podcast by Damian Porter, featuring a doctor who had served as a Navy diver for 28 years and discussed the therapy's potential to treat TBIs and related conditions. Encouraged by these findings, Ernie applied for HBOT treatment through the HBOT for Vets program and commenced a 40-dive protocol at Extivita-RTP, with ongoing ANAM testing to monitor his progress.
After ten dives, Ernie experienced increased energy, improved sleep, and reduced anger and anxiety episodes. His wife noticed positive changes in him. After 20 dives, Ernie's sense of smell, which had been lost after contracting COVID-19, began to return. He attributed these improvements to the HBOT treatments and dedicated himself to the therapy, temporarily relocating to be closer to the clinic and focusing solely on his treatment.
Ernie also recommended the book "The Oxygen Revolution" by Dr. Harch to anyone interested in understanding the science behind combining oxygen and pressure in HBOT. He emphasized the potential benefits of HBOT for first responders, paramedics, firefighters, doctors, and nurses who have faced burnout during the pandemic, believing it could offer them the same healing and peace he experienced on his journey of recovery.