Secrets of the Heart and Body
As we age, our bodies start wearing out. Poisons and harmful chemicals are present in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and even the daily things we use that we give little thought to--paint, aluminum pots and pans, antacids, etc. Our bodies literally take in these poisons. The heart, which pumps blood throughout the system, is likewise effected. Unwanted metallic elements accumulate in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis, which itself leads to heart attacks, strokes, senility and other degenerative diseases. The elimination of these metallic elements and toxins become an important preventative measure for any potential heart and circulation problems, and for maintaining good health.

What is Chelation Therapy?
Chelation therapy is the intravenous infusion of Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetate(EDTA), a man-made aminoacid that chelates (grabs) toxic metals from the bloodstream. Its history goes back to Nobel Prize Winner Alfred Werner, who first developed the theory of "co-ordination compounds," what we now call "chelates" (compounds which draw out metallic elements).

Chelation Therapy: Its Role in Prevention
EDTA removes harmful metals from the body, such as lead and aluminum; it removes unnecessary and harmful calcium from soft tissues, blood vessel walls, joint spaces and eyes (cataracts); it reduces iron and copper in the blood, culprits in "free radical" damage, and reverses plaque buildup in arteries. By cleansing the entire vascular system, chelation therapy is one of the best methods for "tuning-up" the body for optimal performance and health. Risk of heart disease is dramatically lessened.

Chelation Therapy: Its Role For Persons with Heart Trouble
Chelation has been shown to effectively reverse the symptoms of atherosclerosis and correct the major underlying cause of arterial blockage. In fact, many believe it is far better than drugs (which have unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side-effects) and bypass surgery (an invasive, sometimes unnecessary procedure that can carry many risks).

Chelation Therapy Can Help:

Lower blood cholesterol levels	Reduce high blood pressure
Reduce liver-produced cholesterol	Normalize cardiac arrhythmias
Lessen excessive heart contractions	Relieve leg muscle cramps
Normalize weight	Reverse the toxic effects of digitalis excess
Lower insulin requirements in diabetics	Lessen varicose vein pigmentation
Lighten age spots and smooth wrinkles	Reverse impotence
Dissolve kidney stones	Improve psychological and emotional status
Enhance sensory input: better sight, hearing, taste	Overcome chronic fatigue syndrome

A Typical Session
To be most effective, EDTA is administered intravenously. During the procedure the client sits in a comfortable recliner, engaging in quiet conversation, watching TV, listening to music or reading. The entire chelation process usually lasts 1 1/2 hours and, if mandated by an individual's particular problem, up to 3 hours.

Pricing Schedule
Price is $110 per treatment. There are anywhere from 20 to 40 sessions (depending on how many chelation treatments are necessary to fully clean and purify the entire vascular system) at an estimated overall cost of $2,000 to $4,000. Incidentally, bypass surgery, which is a mechanical repair of only a small portion of the arterial tree, costs anywhere from  $45,000 to $60,000 or more.

The Most Frequently Asked Questions about Chelation Therapy:

Is chelation therapy safe? Chelation therapy is one of the safest of medical procedures. It is administered and monitored by a licensed physician. Over 400,000 clients have received over four million treatments in the last 30 years, proving the treatment to be not only effective but safe.

Are there any side effects? As with many medical or drug therapies, side effects are always possible, but these, if they do occur, are minor: vein irritation, mild pain, headaches, etc., and are easily controlled by adjusting the duration and frequency of treatment, or by using other simple measures. Even these side effects tend to diminish after the first few treatments. Most patients, however, experience few or no side effects.

Does the treatment hurt? No.

When will I start to feel the benefits of chelation therapy? This will vary according to the individual. Minor health improvements occur almost immediately, while major ones may take a few months. Some clients even see dramatic results after a few weeks.

Can anyone administer chelation therapy? Only a licensed physician (MD/DO) can administer chelation therapy. Also, a licensed physician is always be present during the entire chelation process.

Can chelation therapy be used after bypass surgery? Absolutely. Many clients who have had one or more bypass procedures, with little or no result, have benefited greatly from chelation therapy.

Can I stop taking chelation therapy anytime I want to, or must I have all the treatments? While it is recommended that one take the whole series of chelation treatments for optimal health and the complete cleansing of the entire vascular system, a client can take as many treatments as he or she wants and stop at any time. Every treatment produces some benefit.