Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers br So, how do you know if you are oxygen deficient? br Oxygen deficiency includes, but is not limited to, the following signs and symptoms. br • General – fatigue, insomnia br • Neurological – headache, memory loss, forgetfulness, concentration difficulties, dizziness br • Psychological – depression, anxiety, agitation, irritability, impatience, anger, aggressiveness, apathy, boredom, inactivity, unrealistic expectations, loss of ambition, foreboding br • Cardiovascular - chest pressure, palpitations br • Respiratory – frequent sighing, breathing problems, yawning br • Gastrointestinal - swallowing difficulties, indigestion, gas, constipation, abdominal pain br • Musculoskeletal – numbness, weakness, teeth grinding, joint pain, muscle tension br • Endocrine - decreased libido br • Immunity – infections, accelerated aging, cancer br • Other - susceptibility to climate changes, reduced body temperature, most any diagnosed disease br It is especially interesting to note that cancer does not grow in well-oxygenated environments. Anaerobic bacteria, viruses and fungi also can not survive in an abundance of oxygen. Microorganisms become more virulent when you are lacking oxygen. br These signs and symptoms of oxygen deficiency are exacerbated by the following factors. br • High stress br • Excessive work in a modern sealed building br • Highly polluted environment br • Regular and heavy exercise br • Frequent air travel br • Smoke from smoking or second hand smoke br • Regular alcohol intake br • Lengthy daily commutes in congested traffic br So, what can you possibly do about oxygen deficiency? Proper breathing techniques are helpful, but not enough.