If you’ve never heard of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) being used for stroke recovery or stem cell support—get ready to have your mind blown. In this episode of our regenerative medicine podcast, we sit down with Dr. Alexander Borsand, founder of X02 in Scottsdale, Arizona, who brings real-world experience and jaw-dropping science to the table.
And yes, this all started because a doctor nearly lost his arm.
So, What’s This Episode About?
Dr. Borsand didn’t choose hyperbaric medicine—it chose him. After a severe crush injury and several surgeries, he was told his arm might need to be amputated. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t. Thanks to time spent in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, his arm (and career path) were saved.
Now he’s helping patients do the impossible—like walk again after 14 years post-stroke.
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn in this fast-moving 20-minute episode.
Highlights You Don’t Want to Miss
Oxygen + Pressure = Healing Power
HBOT might sound futuristic, but it’s just oxygen and pressure—really. The magic happens at the cellular level, where oxygen saturation can kick-start healing and even switch certain genes on or off. Yes, genes.
Your Body Likes a Challenge
Turns out, our bodies love controlled stress. Whether it’s cold exposure, sauna, fasting, or in this case—being in a pressurized chamber—these “good stressors” tell your system to regenerate. HBOT can help grow new blood vessels (angiogenesis) and trigger powerful recovery mechanisms.
Stroke Recovery? Yup.
One patient walked out of the restroom and forgot her walker—incredible, considering she hadn’t walked unassisted in over a decade. The chamber didn’t just help her physically; it helped rewire her brain.
More Stem Cells, Please
Pair HBOT with stem cell therapy, and you get a one-two punch. Studies show up to 800% more circulating stem cells with 20 sessions. Dr. Borsand explains how this combo can lead to better outcomes with less invasiveness.
It’s Not a Magic Fix—But It’s Close
Let’s be honest—no therapy works if you’re living off fast food and never moving your body. Dr. Borsand is all about foundational health: fasting, fitness, sleep, real food, and yes, the occasional late night in Vegas. (Balance, right?)
Why You’ll Love This Episode
This one’s not just for doctors and biohackers—it’s for anyone curious about cutting-edge wellness that doesn’t involve surgery or a dozen pills. Dr. Borsand brings big science down to earth and makes it easy (and fun) to understand.
You’ll walk away inspired and maybe even a little motivated to rethink what healing really means.
Press play to learn how a little pressure can change everything—from your cells to your mindset.
