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     This is the oxygen concentrator I bought

I get headaches fairly mainly due to having allergies.  In the past I have heard about the immediate effects of concentrated oxygen on headaches and want to try it as a remedy.  This is where I will keep notes on my research.

1. First step is to just try some oxygen when I have a headache: http://www.o2zonearomatherapy.com/contact.php
2. If #1 is promising I’ll try to get an oxygen concentrator:   http://www.specialtymedicalsupply.com/cart.php
3. I will study the effects of the oxygen on attention span while programming.
4. Effect on sleep

 Reference material

How an oxygen concentrator works  -  uses zeolite and is nonhazardous. Produces about 90% oxygen.

Craigslist

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/hsh/876190997.html 

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/for/875365989.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/for/874193892.html   –unit details: http://www.home-med-equip.com/oxygen-concentrator/irc5xl.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/868705124.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/867368896.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/866187230.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/hsh/847280406.html  — bought this one

 Results

• Definitely gets rid of headaches
• helped with neck stiffness caused by tension headache
• resting heart rate = 42. Normally without concentrated oxygen 50 is my resting rate.
• My daily runs are easier and faster.  Blood pressure seems better.
• Memory tests are proving out that memory function is more rapid
• Much better attention span while coding.  Much less likely to distract into an internet browsing frenzy avoiding work
• In the past while staying in Phoenix I have found that I wake up with a headache 50% of the time.  I have had the concentrator 2 weeks now and no headaches
• Lessons my allergy problems in general.  Cuticles about my fingernails are in much better condition as they are much less irritated.

Assorted Notes:

• This is a definite add to your collection of useful household devices.
• Do not smoke while using.  Pure oxygen can make the usually flame resistant materials burn bright and fast.  I found out while testing with a pipe.  The flame lept from the pipe to the exit holes of the plastic tubing which then proceded to burn like rocket fuel.
• Some people are using these machines to make small welding torches with this supplying the oxygen. No need to get oxygen bottles!

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