Chelation Therapy
pronounced (key-lay-shun)
Chelation therapy is a means of clearing
the body of excess metals and minerals.
It is traditionally administered through an IV infusion
containing a synthetic amino acid called ethylene diamine
tetraacetic acid (EDTA). EDTA is a known chelating agent-meaning
that it binds to metal and mineral molecules. (For
this reason, the treatment is often referred to as "EDTA
chelation") The EDTA and the metal molecules are then
excreted out of the body through the urine.
First used in the 1940's for heavy metal
toxicity, chelation therapy was approved by the FDA for
lead poisoning and remains the conventional treatment of
choice. But in the 1960's, some forward-thinking
doctors theorized that EDTA chelation might work for other
problems as well, like combating the buildup of plaque in
the arteries.
Talk about bad timing
About the time chelation was being
suggested as a treatment for atherosclerosis,
the first "successful" coronary bypass surgery was
performed. The mainstream medical community embraced the
bypass approach with fervor, and chelation was left in the
dust.
But a small group of physicians stuck with it.
And although most mainstream doctors still recommend
costly, dangerous, and terribly invasive surgery, the IV
chelation approach has grown slowly but steadily over the
last several decades. The American College for Advancement
in Medicine (ACAM), a professional association that
supports the use of chelation therapy, estimates that
there were more than 800,000 IV chelation therapy
sessions in the U.S. in 1997 alone.
How EDTA Chelation Works
EDTA (Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid),
the active ingredient in Detoxamin, is a synthetic
amino acid that has the ability to attach itself to metals
and minerals, forming a particular kind of bond called a
chelate. Heavier metals have a greater affinity for
the EDTA and form stronger bonds. Early in its history, in
the 40's and 50's, EDTA was found to be an effective
treatment for lead toxicity and was approved by the FDA as
a safe drug for that purpose. In many cases, patients
who coincidentally had symptoms of heart disease, such as
angina, improved while undergoing the lead toxicity
treatment. Since that time, a number of studies have
confirmed the effectiveness of chelation therapy for blood
vessel disease, including improved blood flow to the
heart, the legs and the brain. Experienced
physicians and medical researchers have published them in
reputable journals.
Chelation comes from the Greek word "claw," meaning "to grab," which is exactly what EDTA
does. When a molecule of EDTA travels through the
bloodstream and gets near a toxic metal such as lead or
mercury, it grabs the destructive particle and binds
tightly with it, pulling it out of the membrane or body
tissue it was embedded in.
Since EDTA is an artificial amino acid, and
since the body regards it as a foreign substance, the
body eliminates the entire particle-the heavy particle
coated with EDTA. The body can't tell that underneath
the coating is some harmful material that it might be
willing to keep even though it is harmful. Ultimately,
both the EDTA and the toxic substance are delivered to the
kidneys, which excrete them in the urine.
For more information, or to see if chelation therapy is
right for you, please contact our wellness center at
808-988-0800.
IV Therapies
Our physicians
recognize the benefits of administering nutrients by
infusing them directly into the bloodstream
(intravenously). Intravenous (IV) therapy is
exceptionally powerful because it circumvents the
potential loss of potency due to possible breakdown
in the GI tract and poor absorption of some orally
administered nutrients.
In addition to EDTA chelation, we offer the
following targeted IV therapies for the treatment of
specific conditions:
ChelOzone Therapy Safe and
Effective Therapy for Heart Disease
Chelation Therapy is an intravenous treatment using a solution
containing minerals, vitamins, and a special amino acid called EDTA.
It is a highly effective therapy used to treat angina, coronary
artery disease, atherosclerosis, heavy metal toxicity, and
hypertension. ChelOzone therapy consists of a combination of
Chelation Therapy and Ozone
Therapy.
ChelOzone therapy is Dr. Ferchoffs own innovation, which has
proven to greatly enhance the already well documented efficacy of
Chelation Therapy. Chelation Therapy improves circulation, enabling
more oxygen to reach the cells. Ozone therapy enables the cells to
use the oxygen that is being delivered with a much higher level of
efficiency. These two modalities are truly synergistic, and the
results of either are greatly increased when they are administered
together. For this reason, in most clinical situations, we prefer
ChelOzone treatments over Chelation therapy alone.
Chelation Therapy is an intravenous treatment using a solution
containing minerals, vitamins, and a special amino acid called EDTA.
EDTA is an amino acid. It has a strong attraction for heavy metals
such as lead, cadmium, nickel, and arsenic, which it encircles and
escorts out of the body in the urine.
It also causes the mobilization of the calcium deposits that
occur on the arteries as we get older. So it is also used to reverse
the effects of hardening of the arteries leading to heart attacks
and strokes.
All people over the age of 60 should have a routine course of
Chelation therapy as part of a general revitalization program. It is
also used to treat patients who already have coronary artery
disease, arteriosclerosis, or hypertension.
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information
Glutathione
Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
Scientists still
aren't sure what causes Parkinson's disease, a
debilitating, progressive neurological disorder.
They do know it develops when nerve cells that
produce a chemical called dopamine become damaged
and die.
Our physicians use a remarkable therapy called IV
glutathione to help slow the process of nerve cell
degeneration. Levels of glutathione, a naturally
occurring brain-protecting antioxidant, are
significantly decreased in Parkinson's patients,
with the deficiency occurring in the portion of the
brain where dopamine-generating neurons are
concentrated.
For many Parkinson's patients, glutathione
replenishment has proven to be an effective therapy
for halting or even potentially reversing
disability. In patients who respond to this therapy,
the effects can be almost immediate and dramatic.
Within an hour of treatment, patients often
experience reduced rigidity, fewer tremors, and
improved walking ability.
Infusions for
Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Retinopathy
Deterioration of
sight is one of the most common health problems of
aging. Around age sixty, the likelihood of serious
ocular disorders macular degeneration, cataracts,
and diabetic retinopathy accelerates.
Fortunately, these vision problems can be slowed and
even reversed in many cases. Because free radical
damage is a significant contributor to these
problems, antioxidants have a strong protective
effect. Over the past 15 years, several studies have
shown that the risk of macular degeneration,
retinopathy, and cataracts can be greatly reduced
using antioxidant supplementation.
We offer specialized therapies to prevent, treat,
and reverse vision loss. IV administration of high
doses of antioxidants, fatty acids, carotenoids,
amino acids, and minerals sometimes in conjunction
with chelation therapy can dramatically enhance
nutrient delivery and arrest degeneration of vision.
IV Magnesium for
Heart Attack and Heart Failure
If you're ever
rushed to the hospital with a heart attack,
intravenous magnesium could save your life. In a
1995 study, researchers found that the in-hospital
death rate of those receiving IV magnesium was
one-fourth that of those who received standard
treatment alone. In 2003, a follow-up study of these
same patients revealed an enduring effect of
magnesium treatment. Nearly twice as many patients
in the standard treatment group had died compared to
those who received magnesium, and there were
considerably more cases of heart failure and
impaired heart function in the placebo group. At the
Natural Wellness Center, IV magnesium is
standard therapy for patients with heart problems.
IV Magnesium for
Arrhythmia, Asthma, Diabetes, and More
In addition to
increasing survival after heart attack, IV magnesium
also smoothes out arrhythmias and improves outcomes
in patients undergoing angioplasty with stent
placement. It is also beneficial for acute asthma
attacks, often working to relax airway spasms when
drugs do not. Magnesium supplementation is crucial
for diabetics, too, because it improves insulin
sensitivity, helps blood sugar control, and reduces
risk of retinopathy.
The list goes on: Magnesium can also reduce the
frequency and severity of migraine headaches, help
prevent kidney stones, boost immune function, and
protect DNA from carcinogens. Magnesium can even
help you sleep. It not only relaxes the muscles, but
it also increases the length of restorative
slow-wave sleep.
Plaquex Therapy
Plaquex does just
what its name suggests it reduces plaque deposits
in arterial walls. But it isn't just for people with
arterial blockages.
Plaquex is a combination of essential phospholipids
(EPL) specially formulated for IV administration.
Phospholipids are primary constituents of the
membranes that surround each of our cells,
protecting and controlling what enters them. Among
the most essential phospholipids is
phosphatidylcholine (PC), which is the backbone of
Plaquex. As we age, our production of PC and other
phospholipids falters, which has adverse effects
throughout your body. Plaquex therapy replenishes
your supply of these crucial building blocks, and
has demonstrated the ability to:
-
Decrease plaque
deposits in arteries
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Improve
exercise tolerance
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Reduce angina
attacks
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Lower
cholesterol and triglyceride levels
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Boost
circulation
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Increase male
potency
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Improve kidney
function
Anyone with heart
disease, diabetes, arterial blockages, sexual
dysfunction, high cholesterol, or lipid problems can
greatly benefit from Plaquex therapy.
Immune
Enhancement
Your immune system
is on constant guard to protect against viruses,
bacteria, and other pathogens. This system keeps you
free of not only serious infections but also cancer
and autoimmune disorders like lupus and rheumatoid
arthritis, in which the immune system attacks
healthy cells. Unfortunately, the older we get, the
harder we are hit by these immune-related
conditions.
As with all disease, a number of nutrients play
well-defined roles in the immune response, and chief
among them are antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
For patients suffering from immune disorders or
anyone who just needs an immune boost we offer
immune drip therapy. Our unique IV cocktail contains
high doses of B-complex vitamins along with vitamins
C, E, beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc, all of
which are vital for a healthy immune system.
Chronic Fatigue
and Fibromyalgia
The fatigue, pain,
and depression from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia
are real, and they have a cause. More importantly,
help is available. At the Natural Wellness Center, we don't just treat the symptoms of these
disorders we take a comprehensive approach that
has the potential to reverse these conditions,
alleviating pain, increasing energy, and boosting
immunity.
People suffering with fibromyalgia or chronic
fatigue are believed to have impaired cellular
function particularly in the way muscle cells
handle calcium and phosphate. This, in turn,
stimulates painful contractions and muscle spasms.
To address these problems, we prescribe a full
regimen of therapies, including IV doses of B
vitamins, magnesium, vitamin C, and other nutrients
proven to boost energy, improve tissue repair, and
relieve stress.
Contact Us
To learn more about becoming a patient and receiving
IV Therapies at the Natural Wellness Center, contact
our staff at
Info@TNWC.co
Natural Wellness Center Phone:
808-988-0800
e-mail:
Info@TNWC.co
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