Every modern person living in a large city, lacks clean air. This leads to the development of various pathological conditions. To correct the situation, experts recommend using oxygen foam (oxygen cocktail). An apparatus for making this miraculous drink can usually be found in fitness centers, beauty salons, and sanatoriums. Many manufacturers offer small-sized cocktails that allow you to prepare oxygen foam at home.
What is an oxygen cocktail?
Since childhood, many have been familiar with the unusual taste of oxygen cocktails. This drink brings great benefits to the whole body, saturating the cells with oxygen and preventing the development of such a pathological phenomenon as hypoxia.
For the first time they talked about therapeutic cocktails in the 60s of the last century. Only wealthy patients of rest houses and sanatoriums could afford it. At present, the apparatus for making oxygen cocktails is an obligatory attribute of large sports clubs, dispensaries, and recreation centers. In many cities you can find specialized oxygen bars.
Composition
What is an oxygenated drink made of? The “airy” cocktail was made from egg whites from the very beginning, so the taste of such a drink left much to be desired. Currently, the practice of using licorice root, which acts as a foaming agent. The basis of a healthy drink is usually juices. In dispensaries and sanatoriums, the use of such medicinal components as herbal infusions and syrups is practiced. In oxygen bars, you can try an oxygen cocktail based on red wine.
A special technology was invented for the production of an oxygenated drink. That is why, in order to prepare a truly healthy foam, you should use equipment for oxygen cocktails. The concentration of medical O 2 is extremely high and is approximately 90%. Without devices that can saturate any liquid with oxygen, it will be very difficult to do.
What equipment will be required?
To make an oxygen cocktail, you will need certain equipment, consisting of the following components:
- oxygen concentrator;
- oxygen cocktail;
- oxygen generator ;
- oxygen mixer.
At home, you can use oxygen cans (regular and breathing) or an oxygen pillow to make an “airy” drink. The latter option is often practiced by bartenders in specialized bars.
Another less popular option for home-brewing an oxygen drink is to use hydrogen peroxide. To get pure O 2 , you need to take five vials of peroxide, pour their contents into a glass container, and put a rubber ball on the neck. Next, evenly warm the bottom of the tank. Under the influence of temperature, peroxide will begin to produce oxygen.
It is worth noting that oxygen itself is explosive, especially if it is prepared using hydrogen peroxide. Therefore, you must adhere to safety rules or choose a professional apparatus for making oxygen cocktails.
Mandatory component
Without an Spoom mixture, preparing an oxygenated drink simply will not work. The natural ingredients that make up it form a firm and thick foam.
You can buy such a mixture in the form of portioned bags or in packaging for a large number of portions. The latter option is preferable for kindergartens, resorts, clinics.
What is an oxygen source for?
The oxygen concentrator is the most important part, which is the source of the purest oxygen. The principle of its operation is molecular air filtration, purification from pollutants. When you turn on the apparatus for making oxygen cocktails begins to suck in air, which is passed through a dust and bacterial filter. The first delays various mechanical pollutants and allergens, and the second - microbes. After that, in the molecular filter, oxygen is freed from various gases that bind due to zeolite. At the output we get soft moistened oxygen.
Nidek Nuvo Lite, Bitmos OXY 6000 6L, Armed 7F-3L and Weinmann OXYMAT 3 are the most reliable hub models on the market.
Cocktails
The oxygen cocktail is a resealable container. The case can be made of high-quality plastic or glass. A tube is inserted into the lid of such an apparatus, connecting it to an oxygen source. Also on the lid there is a nozzle through which during the preparation of the drink it is necessary to take the foam in pre-prepared glasses.
Among the popular models should be noted cocktail "Family". It is small in size and made of plastic. The volume of the container is 350 ml. It can be connected to a concentrator or other sources of oxygen. The cost of such a device is 750-900 rubles.
A more expensive version of the oxygen cocktail is offered by the Armed trademark. It is a container of transparent plastic with a volume of 1 liter. It is fixed using an iron frame. A special lever is built into the lid, which allows, if necessary, to shut off the oxygen supply. In an hour, such a device is capable of producing about 150 servings of an “air” drink. The device will cost 4300-4400 rubles.
Mixers
Another popular device is an oxygen mixer. It allows you to prepare a healthy oxygen drink by whipping the liquid with oxygen. Such a device is also connected to a source of pure O 2 . The result is a stable dense foam.
The equipment for oxygen cocktails in the form of mixers is ideal for specialized bars and fitness clubs, because it allows you to prepare one portion of a cocktail in 7-10 seconds. One of the most inexpensive and sought-after models is the Armed mixer. It has a stylish design and is made of quality materials. A dual-mode apparatus for making an oxygen cocktail will cost the buyer 4000-4150 rubles. On sale you can find more expensive appliances that have additional functions.
Cylinders and pillows with oxygen
The most affordable source of pure O 2 in pricing can be purchased at a medical equipment store. Such a device is an oxygen spray. It contains a high-quality oxygen mixture that can be used to make “airy” foam. The cost of the device will depend on the volume and ranges from 200-450 rubles. The only drawback is the inability to refuel.
To make a cocktail at home, many got used to using pillows with oxygen. They are made of durable materials and equipped with a tube through which you can refill.