In Part 2 of this powerful conversation on Million Dollar Minutes, Michael Aguas continues his discussion with entrepreneur and cancer survivor Teresa Reily, who shares the next chapter of her journey after surviving cancer and a life-threatening surgical complication.
In this episode, Teresa reveals how she discovered a revolutionary oxygen-based wellness approach that focuses on cellular hypoxia — a condition where cells lack sufficient oxygen.
She explains how this discovery changed her life, helped her catch a cancer recurrence early, and inspired her to bring a groundbreaking oxygen technology to the United States to help others improve their health.
This episode explores the intersection of science, wellness innovation, and personal resilience, while also emphasizing the importance of working alongside traditional medical care.
Years after her initial cancer battle, Teresa noticed something concerning:
While living in Florida, a friend told her about a discovery he encountered in Hungary regarding cellular hypoxia — a condition where cells are deprived of oxygen.
The key insight she learned:
When mitochondria are deprived of oxygen for long enough, disease processes can begin.
This concept sparked Teresa’s curiosity and led her to investigate further.
Determined to learn more, Teresa traveled to Europe to meet Dr. Robert Lyons, the scientist who developed a technology designed to increase oxygen delivery directly to the mitochondria.
Before beginning the program, she completed blood tests and scans.
During her time there, she participated in:
Within days she began noticing increased energy levels and reduced fatigue.
But the biggest revelation came two weeks later.
After retesting, Teresa received surprising news.
Her tests initially indicated that cancer had returned and was developing again as colon cancer.
However, after two weeks of oxygen therapy, the hypoxia markers had disappeared.
Because the issue was caught early, Teresa was able to intervene before the condition progressed further.
This experience reinforced her belief that addressing oxygen levels in the body could play a significant role in supporting overall health.
Teresa explains that mitochondria — often called the “power plants” of the cell — require oxygen to produce energy efficiently.
When oxygen levels drop:
By improving oxygen delivery at the cellular level, she believes the body can better support its own natural healing processes.
Inspired by her experience, Teresa partnered with Dr. Lyons to help introduce the oxygen technology more broadly.
She launched a company called Patriarch, which focuses on delivering stabilized oxygen water designed to support cellular oxygenation.
Her mission is to help people understand:
The importance of cellular oxygen levels
Early warning signs like fatigue
How oxygenation may support overall wellness
Teresa and Michael both emphasize an important point:
This approach is not meant to replace medical treatment.
Instead, it can be used as a complementary wellness strategy alongside traditional medical care.
Michael shares his personal experience using the oxygen water while undergoing chemotherapy and describes how it helped him maintain energy and avoid some of the common side effects.
Fatigue can be an early warning sign of cellular stress
Oxygen plays a vital role in cellular energy production
Mitochondrial health is central to overall wellness
New wellness technologies may complement traditional care
Personal conviction and research can lead to life-changing discoveries
Today, Teresa continues sharing her story to help others become proactive about their health.
Her message is simple:
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