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By removing heavy metals, free radical damage is significantly reduced or
reversed.
The ultimate effect of EDTA Chelation therapy is to restore the health of the
arteries. This is obtained by the removal of the pathological heavy
metals and the increased production of
a naturally formed substance called nitric oxide. Current research now validates
nitric oxide as an endothelial-relaxing factor which relaxes the blood vessels, decreases the resistance
to blood flow and subsequently improves the delivery of oxygen and other vital
nutrients that the vessels supply to the tissue. Such effects are desirable in
a majority of cardiovascular diseases.
CLINICAL STUDIES
Clinical studies performed by Physicians actually performing EDTA Chelation
Therapy have documented positive benefits from using EDTA in the treatment of
the following disease processes:
* Arterio/ Atherosclerosis
* Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease
* Cerebral Vascular Disease (strokes, transient ischemic attacks [TIA’s], Alzheimer’s)
* Peripheral Vascular Disease (claudication, pre-gangrene)
* Certain Cardiac Arrhythmias
* Autoimmune Disease (Scleroderma, Multiple Sclerosis, RH, SLE)
* Collagen Vascular Disease (rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythermatosus)
* Diabetes Mellitus, both Type I and Type II
* Heavy Metal Toxicity (lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, etc.)
* Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism
* Hypercalcemic States
* Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis
* Venous Stasis Disorders
* Peripheral Neuropathy
* Fibromyalgia
WHAT ARE TOXIC METALS AND WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?
Heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium,
aluminum, etc.. are toxic to the human body. Lead among other damaging effects,
inactivates the vital enzymes upon which the body depends for many of its
critical processes.
Unfortunately high levels of lead may be found in our environment. Leaded gasoline from
automobiles and from the oil and gas industry has spewed thousands of tons of
lead into our atmosphere which is being breathed in or is gaining entry into our
bodies through our food. It is estimated that most of us have a lead burden of
500 times that of our forefathers, much of it trapped in our bones and other
tissue.
Mercury is even more toxic than lead and causes
damage to the immune system. It is a common industrial waste in our water and it
is also absorbed from our mercury amalgam fillings. Another source is excessive
fish consumption.
Aluminum has been found in toxic concentrations in
the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. It is found in food cooked in
aluminum pots, in underarm deodorants, in tap water in certain areas, in baking
powder, and in some drugs and foods.
Cadmium comes from cigarette tobacco and car
exhaust, arsenic from industrial pollution and wood preservatives, and so the
list goes on.
HOW IS EDTA CHELATION GIVEN?
After careful assessment including a physical exam
and laboratory testing, Chelation therapy is given by intravenous drip to a
maximum frequency of three treatments per week. Each treatment takes about 2½
hours and is given with the patient seated in a comfortable recliner chair, in
which they can read or visit with their neighbour. Depending on the patient’s
condition, it is usually recommended that an initial course of 20 to 30 weekly
or bi-weekly treatments be taken. After that, monthly booster treatments are
recommended to maintain the benefits originally gained by the first series of
treatments.
DOSAGE OF EDTA
The amount of EDTA is carefully calculated
according to each patient’s age, weight, sex, general health and blood
creatinine levels according to the A.C.A.M. protocol (American College for
Advancement in Medicine). If above normal blood creatinine levels are detected,
the dosage of EDTA and frequency of treatment will be reduced. Treatment may be
stopped if in judgment of the doctor, continuing them might present any type of
potential problem for the patient.
ARE THERE SIDE EFFECTS?
REACTION to the EDTA or to the vitamins included in
the I.V. treatment does occur occasionally. This is usually avoided by starting
with smaller doses and gradually building up to desired levels. INFLAMMATION at
the sight of the I.V. may occur and is treated with cold compresses. Because EDTA
can reduce the amount of insulin needed to treat diabetes, diabetic patients
sometimes experience an insulin reaction; however, this is controlled using I.V.
sugar. If your BLOOD PRESSURE or BLOOD SUGAR declines with treatment it is
suggested that you see your regular doctor to adjust your prescription
medicines. A drop in BLOOD CALCIUM occasionally occurs and is evident by muscle
twitching, but this is corrected with I.V. or oral calcium.
Patients with HEART FAILURE are monitored closely
as too much fluid can cause problems. KIDNEY DAMAGE leading to dialysis is rare,
whereas if there is a modest kidney damage BEFORE Chelation, kidney function
often improves. Life threatening reactions are also rare. Chelation cannot be
given to people with severe kidney damage, to people on high doses of blood
thinners and to pregnant women.
IS EDTA CHELATION SAFE?
Yes, very safe. Over 1 million people world-wide
have been chelated and there are no reported deaths from EDTA Chelation in the last
20 years following the A.C.A.M. protocol which is followed in our clinic.
However fatality as in any medical or surgical treatment must be considered.
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