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Oxygen bar
opens in Tulsa
By Lindsey Michael Miller
An oxygen bar, O2, has opened here in Tulsa. Scott Hillsbury, from
Sand Springs, is the founder/owner/operator of the establishment.
First starting out in Calif., these trendy shops have been opening
up all around the country, the closest site being in Dallas. The
Tulsa location has been open since March 6 and attracts people of
all ages. It is a completely smoke-free establishment, and they
also sell drinks (non-alcoholic) and provide a homey atmosphere
with sofas, beanbag chairs and tables, much like a coffee shop would.
They have 16 different aromas to choose from, such as tropical fruits,
eucalyptus, mint mixtures and even chocolate.
The thing that most students want to know is, "So what exactly is
an oxygen bar anyway?" It is both healthy and entirely natural.
The average oxygen content of air is between 21-22 percent; the
rest is nitrogen, argon and a few other things. And 90 percent of
the body's energy comes from oxygen. The rest is from food. This
oxygen bar system provides the body with 95 percent oxygen, taken
straight out of the air and filtered through aromas designed to
uplift and soothe. It's no drug, and it's far better for you than
coffee. It's safer for you than coffee, too-Jess Markey, a Certified
Nurse's Assistant (C.N.A.) at Hillcrest Specialty Hospital, reports
that administering oxygen in this way produces no harmful effects
to the body.
Often it's referred to as "oxygen therapy" because it is a type
of therapy. After 20 minutes the body is cleansed, refreshed and
energized. The proported benefits include: relief from migraine
headaches, replenishment of the body's energy level, better performance
and efficiency in the digestion system, filtering of toxins from
the blood, improvement of hair and skin conditions, improvement
in stamina and clarity of the mind.
The studies on aromatherapy show that specific smells produce physical
effects within the body. Certain aromas signal the part of the brain
that controls emotions, and the scented oils also stimulate various
psychological and physiological responses. Essential oils are used
to recharge, rejuvenate, relax, soothe and treat ailments.
It's only a dollar a minute, and 20 minutes is the maximum time
limit. So give it a try, especially if you've been having sinus
or migraine problems. After all, it's a fun experience, a new cool
trend and it's very healthy for your body.
O2 is located at 3346 S. Peoria, near 34th St. in Brookside. They
are open Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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