In addition, on the Friday and Saturday before the conference, I had the pleasure to participate in a training program for practicing physicians at the Hotel Astoria, in Churchgate, Bombay, which the same organizers had set up in conjunction with the conference.
But the value was not in the certificate, nor was it solely in listening to Dr. Mawsouf’s views, or even in the practical insights based on his long years of practice. The biggest gain was in the free-flowing sharing among our group of 70 that unfolded in the course of these two days.
The crowd was mixed so to speak. Some of the old timers were there, like myself, doctors who have been practicing ozone therapy for some years. But a large number of the participants were newcomers, doctors with little or no clinical experience whatsoever. Due to the mix, a lively dialogue ensued, and people asked Dr. Mawsouf a million questions [contrary to the habit of Indian doctors of refraining from asking questions for fear of being exposed for lack of knowledge]. But Dr. Mawsouf showed himself unafraid of saying that he did not know the answer to a particular query off-hand when he didn’t, but that he most certainly would try and look into the matter. Moved by his example, in the end nobody was afraid of asking questions. For me, this turned the event in the most refreshing gathering of doctors that I have attended in this country so far where nobody appeared to be overly concerned with ‘status’.
What then were the lessons?
For me personally, the greatest overall value came in the confirmation, which crystallized from the discussions, of the approach that I have been following in my own work: namely that of integrative medicine. When touted as a 'miracle cure-for-all-diseases’ ozone therapy is far less effective than when embedded in a more comprehensive approach. Ozone therapy can be the first treatment of choice in more than quite a few cases, but it can serve as an adjunct treatment in many, many more. Often, more than just ozone is required.
Another lesson for me was that through Dr. Mawsouf’s and my Indian colleagues input, I came to notice that in my own practice, in the last two years I had started to neglect several modes of ozone delivery, and instead focused on using only two. Yes, these two are effective. But in many cases the modes that I overlooked are even more so, especially when combined with other approaches. This will help me, and my clients, in the future.
A third lesson, again, came as a confirmation of a view that my own practice has yielded over the years. And that is: For those who come to me for raising their energy level, or enhancing their performance in natural ways, a few sessions of ozone treatments will definitely deliver what they promise, especially when combined with yoga practice or high quality bodywork, such as deep tissue massages applied by a skilled therapist. That is why standard programs of 7 to 21 days involving ozone, are most helpful to the healthy who want to stay healthy and fit, or become even fitter.
However, for those suffering from any acute or chronic condition, ozone therapy only works as a longer or even a long-term process. Both patient and doctor need to give it time. Looking at it or trying to apply it as a quick fix leads to disappointment, inevitably. Which is why at Healthy Healing Center, I offer short-term standard programs only as energy boosts, not as treatment plans.
However, for those suffering from any acute or chronic condition, ozone therapy only works as a longer or even a long-term process. Both patient and doctor need to give it time. Looking at it or trying to apply it as a quick fix leads to disappointment, inevitably. Which is why at Healthy Healing Center, I offer short-term standard programs only as energy boosts, not as treatment plans.
I have always believed in ozone as a great therapeutic agent. The Bombay conference confirmed my view beautifully. As an added benefit, it showed me new ways to work with this marvelous healing tool.