Chelation Therapy

Taken from the Greek word chele meaning "claw," the word chelation refers to the way the therapy binds heavy metals, toxins, and metabolic wastes in the bloodstream. The chelating agent, EDTA, is an amino acid which has negative charges associated with it. Once inside the body it looks for positively charged molecules such as lead, iron, mercury, cadmium and calcium. Calcium is an important and essential mineral in bones and teeth. However, calcium deposited in blood vessels can cause hardening of the arteries and aids in the formation of a plaque that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.

Calcium deposited in joints can cause joint deformity and arthritis. Chelation therapy looks for metastatic calcium, meaning calcium that is outside of bone and teeth. In other words, EDTA removes calcium from areas where calcium does not belong. Thermograms which show heat pictures of body parts taken before and after chelation treatments reveal that areas of impaired circulation are restored to normal by this efficient functioning of EDTA. In addition to EDTA, several other nutritional vitamins and minerals are added to the intravenous mixture.

All the B vitamins (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B12, folic acid) are included to reduce homocysteine levels, which is an independent cardiovascular risk factor. Magnesium is also added to improve peripheral blood flow, to improve vascular tone, to reduce vascular spasm and to reduce platelet aggregation. Vitamin C is included in the chelation mixture to act as an antioxidant and to increase HDL (good cholesterol).

Chelation therapy reverses hardening of the arteries. It was introduced in the US in 1948 after its development in Germany in the early 1930s. Over 60 years of research validates the use of this therapy for chronic degenerative diseases.Heart HealthThe plaque on arterial walls is comprised of fats, collagen, fibrin, mucopoly saccharides, cholesterol and foreign proteins.

Calcium is the glue that holds these clogging substances together. When EDTA plucks the calcium from artery plaque, the clogging material falls apart and flows out of the body through the bloodstream. In this way, chelation therapy helps widen the arteries and improve blood flow. Elmer Cranton, MD, co-author of Bypassing Bypass, indicates that chelation therapy results in a 75 to 95 percent success rate in improving blood flow in patients with clogged arteries. Chelation therapy is an effective and natural alternative to angioplasty and bypass surgery.

Diabetes and Leg Ulcers Diabetes often leads to poor circulation. Diabetics are prone to having their blood vessels clog with fat, and 98 percent of the diabetic victims suffer complications such as cataracts, heart disease, kidney damage, blindness and gangrene. Chelation therapy restores normal blood flow to damaged organs. With proper circulation the function of the organ is restored.Metals PoisoningChelation therapy is probably best known for treating heavy metal poisoning, such as lead. In fact, the FDA recognizes chelation therapy as the most effective treatment for heavy metal toxicity. Chelation therapy is also effective in the removal of mercury and other heavy metals from the body.Macular DegenerationIn this arteriosclerotic disease blood is prevented from reaching the central part of the retina through the choroid capillaries.

A blind spot results int he part of the vision that is used for looking directly at an object. Then the vicitim can no longer read, see the colors of objects or recognize other people. Chelation therapy restores circulation to the affected area.Alzheimer's DiseaseChelation therapy also helps remove aluminum from the brain. Aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer's Disease. According to Drs. H. Richard Casdorph and Morton Walker, authors of Toxic Metal Syndrome: How Metal Poisioning Can Affect Your Brain, chelation therapyhas been shown to help at least 50 percent of elderly people with Alzheimer's who have tried it. They are documented as showing greater mental clarity, improved memory and increased I.Q.

It works best, the authors point out, in patients with early-stage Alzheimer's. AdministrationBefore receiving chelation therapy, the doctor performs a thorough physical examination including blood work. During therapy, the patient sits comfortably in a chair for one and a half to three hours while the EDTA is admistered intravenously. The treatment is often given once or twice a week for approximately 20 weeks. The usual number of treatments is 30, some requiring less and some requiring more.

The exact number of treatments depends on the severity of the problem. One treatment a month following the initial course is recommended. On the day of treatment, it is important to eat a meal containing protein such as eggs, cheese, meat or beans. It is also recommended that the patient not take any mineral supplements such as calcium. Patients should take any prescription medications on the day of treatment. Patients are advised to take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement on the days they do not receive chelation therapy.For a free consultation or to receive more information about chelation therapy, call Dr. Shahab Samieian, N.D. at 406-723-6609.

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