EBOO Therapy in Palatine

Physician-Supervised EBOO Therapy for Palatine Patients

Palatine patients searching for EBOO therapy often arrive after years of unexplained chronic illness — recurring fatigue that no thyroid panel can explain, joint pain that rheumatology workups cannot diagnose, brain fog that persists despite normal MRIs, and inflammation markers that conventional treatment has not resolved. They have seen specialists. They have run extensive lab panels at their primary care office. They have tried supplements, lifestyle changes, and sometimes years of medications without recovery.

If this describes your experience, EBOO therapy may be worth discussing with a physician.

Bliss MD provides physician-supervised EBOO therapy at our Hanover Park clinic, near Schaumburg, and at our Lincoln Park clinic in Chicago. For most Palatine residents, Hanover Park is the closer of the two. Dr. Anand Thakkar, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and, through A4M, in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, designs each EBOO plan around what your history and testing show — toxic burden, chronic infection, immune dysregulation or mitochondrial function. For full details on the therapy, see our main page on EBOO therapy in Schaumburg.

Let’s start with what EBOO does and how a session works.

What Is EBOO Therapy and How Does It Work?

EBOO stands for Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation. The procedure filters your blood outside the body, exposes it to medical-grade ozone and oxygen, and returns it to your circulation.

During a session, your blood flows through a closed sterile circuit. The circuit includes a specialized filter designed to remove inflammatory proteins and other circulating particles. The filtered blood then passes through a chamber where it is exposed to precisely controlled medical ozone. Proposed effects of ozone include activating the body’s antioxidant defenses and modulating immune function; research is still limited. Plan on about 90 to 120 minutes at the clinic, including preparation and observation afterward.

The treated blood returns to your body through a separate IV line. Most patients feel little during the process and read, work on their laptop, or watch shows during treatment.

EBOO is not FDA-approved to treat any specific disease. Dr. Thakkar will explain what is and isn’t known about it for your situation.

Here is why Palatine patients often ask about it.

Why Palatine Patients Are Choosing EBOO Therapy

Palatine includes many homes built from the 1960s through the 1980s, and older homes can have hidden water damage. Many residents also commute to downtown Chicago and the I-90 corridor.

Three situations come up often with Palatine patients:

Pattern 1 — Long-Term Mold Exposure

Homes with past water damage can carry mold exposure risk. Some patients have lived in the same home for years without knowing their persistent fatigue, sinus symptoms and inflammation may be mycotoxin-driven. Removing the exposure comes first; Dr. Thakkar may discuss EBOO as one part of a broader mold treatment plan.

Pattern 2 — Chronic Infection

Palatine residents who spend summers in Wisconsin, Door County or the Upper Peninsula of Michigan can be exposed to tick-borne infections such as Borrelia, Bartonella, Babesia and Anaplasma, which standard testing can miss. EBOO may be discussed alongside other treatment for chronic Lyme; it does not replace it.

Pattern 3 — Long COVID

Some Palatine patients are healthcare workers, teachers and corporate professionals who had COVID more than once and never fully recovered. Persistent inflammation, brain fog and exercise intolerance lead some of them to ask about EBOO. Research on EBOO for long COVID is limited, and Dr. Thakkar will explain what is and isn’t known.

If any of these sound familiar, here is what to expect from the process itself.

How EBOO Therapy Works at Bliss MD

Physician-Designed Plans

Every EBOO patient at Bliss MD begins with a physician consultation with Dr. Thakkar. Your plan is designed around what your history and testing show. When indicated, testing may include the Vibrant Wellness Toxin Zoomer, a Mosaic Diagnostics mycotoxin panel, IGeneX Lyme and co-infection testing, inflammation markers, hormone panels and mitochondrial function assessment.

EBOO vs. IV Ozone

Some clinics offer small-volume IV ozone, sometimes called major autohemotherapy. That is a different procedure from EBOO, which treats blood in a closed filtration circuit. Dr. Thakkar can explain the difference and which, if either, fits you.

Part of a Broader Functional Medicine Plan

At Bliss MD, EBOO is usually one part of a broader functional medicine plan. Depending on your results, patients may also receive IV nutrient support, gut support, peptide therapy or mitochondrial support.

Clinics Near Palatine

Our Hanover Park clinic, 1802 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park, IL 60133, near Schaumburg, is the closer clinic for most Palatine residents. EBOO is also offered at our Lincoln Park clinic, 2707 N. Halsted St., Chicago, IL 60614. The number of sessions depends on your condition: usually 3 to 6, and some patients need up to 12. Dr. Thakkar sets the schedule with you.

When Do Patients Ask About EBOO Therapy?

Patients most often ask about EBOO when they are dealing with:

• Chronic mold illness and mycotoxin burden
• Chronic Lyme disease and tick-borne co-infections
• Long COVID and post-viral chronic fatigue
• Autoimmune disease with high inflammatory markers
• Chronic Epstein-Barr virus reactivation
• Heavy metal toxicity and environmental chemical burden
• Mast cell activation syndrome and persistent histamine dysregulation
• Fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain
• Anti-aging and longevity protocols

EBOO is not FDA-approved to treat any of these conditions. Each situation is different: the session frequency, ozone concentration, treatment duration and supporting therapies vary with the clinical picture, which is why a physician designs each plan.

To give you a sense of what recovery looks like for Palatine patients, here is the experience of one of our long-term patients.

Patient Recovery Story — From Eight Years of Misdiagnosis to Active Recovery

“I lived in the same Palatine home for 22 years before I learned it had a hidden water leak in the basement that had been growing toxic mold for at least a decade. By the time we discovered it, I had been chronically ill for eight years. Eight years of fatigue so deep I could barely make it through a work day. Eight years of joint pain that my rheumatologist could not explain. Eight years of brain fog that made me feel like a different person than the woman I had been at 45.”

“I had seen specialists at Northwest Community, at Northwestern, and at Mayo Clinic. Every doctor ran tests, found nothing definitive, and gave me different theories. Some said fibromyalgia. Some said depression. One told me I should accept that this was just aging. I knew that was wrong.”

“A friend referred me to Bliss MD. Dr. Thakkar ran comprehensive testing — the Vibrant Wellness Mycotoxin Panel showed Ochratoxin A and Trichothecenes elevated four to five times the reference range. He also found chronic Epstein-Barr reactivation and low cellular glutathione. The picture finally made sense.”

“We started EBOO therapy along with mitochondrial support, gut healing, and targeted antiviral peptides. After my fourth EBOO session I felt energy I had not experienced in nearly a decade. After eight sessions my joint pain was 80 percent resolved. By month six I was working out again, sleeping through the night, and traveling with my husband to Europe — something I had given up on years ago.”

“I tell every Palatine friend who is dealing with unexplained chronic illness to call Bliss MD. The combination of comprehensive testing and EBOO therapy changed my life.”

— Catherine M., Palatine

Frequently Asked Questions — EBOO Therapy Palatine

Which Bliss MD clinic is closest to Palatine?

Our Hanover Park clinic, 1802 Irving Park Rd., Hanover Park, IL 60133, near Schaumburg, is the closer clinic for most Palatine residents. EBOO is also offered at our Lincoln Park clinic, 2707 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Call (630) 289-0440 for directions.

Can older adults have EBOO therapy?

Patients of any age can be treated when EBOO is appropriate for them. Dr. Thakkar reviews your history, medications and labs at your consultation before recommending it.

How many EBOO sessions will I need?

It depends on your condition. Most patients need 3 to 6 sessions, and some need up to 12. Dr. Thakkar will recommend a plan after your consultation.

Can EBOO help with autoimmune disease?

Some patients with autoimmune conditions ask about EBOO as one part of their care. Research is limited, EBOO is not FDA-approved to treat autoimmune disease, and it does not replace care from your specialists. Dr. Thakkar will discuss whether it fits your situation. See autoimmune disease treatment in Chicago.

Does insurance cover EBOO therapy?

EBOO therapy is typically self-pay. Bliss MD is a direct-pay practice, and our patient care team shares pricing on your free 15-minute discovery call. Ask your HSA or FSA administrator whether EBOO qualifies under your plan; we can provide itemized receipts.

What is the difference between EBOO and EBO2?

Both treat blood outside the body with oxygen and ozone, and both are offered at our two clinics. Dr. Thakkar will recommend one or the other based on your testing and clinical presentation. See EBO2 therapy for details.

Can I combine EBOO with my existing medications?

Tell us about every medication you take. Dr. Thakkar reviews your complete medication list at your consultation. Patients on blood thinners or chemotherapy need additional assessment before any treatment.