Chelation Therapy
The primary use for Chelation today is for the prevention and treatment of poor circulation due to atherosclerosis. Chelation is also used effectively for the prevention or treatment of degenerative diseases. Chelation is an intravenous (IV) infusion of nutrients and a chelating agent, usually EDTA (Ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid) that acts to remove heavy metals and minerals from the body. EDTA is a synthetic amino acid, which is approved for the removal of body lead stores. However, it also removes or “chelates” other heavy metals and minerals from the body, including: Chromium, Ferric iron, Mercury, Copper, Nickel, Zinc, Cadmium, Cobalt, Aluminum, Ferrous iron, Manganese, Calcium, and Magnesium. Chelation treatment is a standard therapy widely approved for the treatment of heavy metal toxicity; however, its usage is considered controversial for the generalized treatment of atherosclerotic vascular disease and other degenerative diseases, and the view that it is of benefit in the treatment of such disorders is accepted by a minority of the medical community and is considered “experimental” by most physicians. You should understand that the benefits of Chelation Therapy are much greater if you follow a healthy lifestyle, (non-smoking, weight control, proper exercise, proper diet, and nutritional supplementation). Chelation Therapy typically requires 30 treatments each lasting approximately 90 minutes. In order to maintain the benefits further treatment may be required from time to time. Chelation Therapy has been in use for over 50 years and to date the evidence shows that on average, 85% of chelation patients have improved significantly. More than 90% of patients receiving 35 or more chelation infusions have benefited enough to be grateful for this therapy. Chelation improves blood flow through every vessel in the body by diminishing free-radical activity and removing metals and minerals binding plaque inside the arteries. Some of the symptomatic improvement includes: diminished chest and leg pain from angina and healing of diabetic ulcers and gangrenous feet, improved physical endurance and mental acuity, improved vision in macular degeneration, and improvement in symptoms of scleroderma.