Chelation Therapy – VitalHealth Partners Willoughby Hills, OH

Chelation TherapyWilloughby Hills, OH
Due to various factors, including environment and diet, many people have a buildup up heavy metals in the system. These substances can include things like lead, mercury, arsenic, aluminum, and cadmium. These metals often result in adverse side effects, including fatigue, brain fog, constipation, anxiety, and more.

Eliminating the buildup of heavy metals from the body can be challenging. Your liver and kidneys are organs that typically filter out these substances; however, sometimes, they are unable to expel the toxins completely. Fortunately, there is a treatment option called chelation
therapy that can help.

At VitalHealth Partners in Willoughby Hills, we provide chelation therapy. Our team can assess patients and supply them with information and a tailored treatment plan. To learn more about our services or schedule an appointment, call 440-571-0006 today.

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What Is Chelation Therapy?

Chelation therapy began as a method to treat poison gas exposure and later, to treat lead poisoning. It is a type of treatment where a chelating agent is administered via IV or in pill form. This medication circulates through the bloodstream, binding to heavy metals and minerals in the blood. Once a chelate bonds to any metal ion in the blood, it forms a complex. The chelate surrounds the metal ion and prevents it from reacting in the body to cause damage. Once the compound is collected, it filters out through the liver and kidneys. Besides drinking contaminated water and some other environmental factors, some conditions can lead to a buildup of metals in the body. Hemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease, chronic kidney disease, and some blood disorders can result in the accumulation of toxins in the body.

Chelation Therapy and Calcium In The Bloodstream

Atherosclerosis is a condition that is characterized by the buildup of plaque inside the arteries. Some arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart and other parts of the body, become lined with a plaque. This plaque consists of cholesterol, fat, calcium, and other substances. Over time, plaque hardens and can block the arteries from transporting oxygen-rich blood, which can lead to heart attack, stroke, and even death. Although chelation therapy traditionally treats heavy metal poisoning, it may also aid in the treatment of atherosclerosis. As we mentioned before, calcium is in the plaque along diseased blood vessels. EDTA, a standard synthetic amino acid used in chelation therapy, can reduce the amount of calcium in the bloodstream.

Additional Uses for Chelation Therapy

Some claim that chelation therapy may reduce the damaging effects of oxygen ions on the walls of blood vessels. Due to this, EDTA may reduce inflammation in these blood vessels. It may act as a potent antioxidant and protect against inflammation.

Benefits of Chelation Therapy

Chelation therapy is effective in its primary intended use of removing heavy metals from the body via the blood. It can even be useful in breaking up arterial plaques that characterize atherosclerosis. However, there may be yet another use of chelation therapy. A 2014 research study showed that chelation therapy may be a beneficial treatment for those who have suffered a heart attack. Researchers found a correlation between chelation therapy and a significant reduction in the risk of issues associated with people who have suffered from a heart attack. This included a reduction in the risk of a stroke and hospitalization for angina. Furthermore, they found that this type of therapy may improve heart health in those who have had a heart attack because of a reduction in oxidative stress.

Common Side Effects of Chelation Therapy

Some side effects may occur when undergoing chelation therapy. Common side effects associated with this type of treatment include skin rash, low blood sugar, nausea, and headache. Another reported side effect is a slight burning sensation at the point where the medical professional inserts the IV. If these side effects occur, they should be temporary.

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Our team aims to provide patients with a system optimized for vital living through vitamin repletion, purification, detoxification, anti-aging medicine, and longevity practices. Our team at VitalHealth Partners can help patients restore their overall health with chelation therapy. Call our office at 440-571-0006 to schedule an appointment or learn more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does chelation therapy work? Chelation therapy involves the administration of chelating medication in either pill or IV form. Once in the body, chelates surround heavy metals in the body, carry them away in the bloodstream, and they are expelled via the liver or kidneys. For which conditions is chelation therapy used? Primarily, chelation therapy rids the body of heavy metals. However, it can also treat atherosclerosis and correlates with a decreased risk of adverse symptoms in people who have suffered a heart attack. What is EDTA? EDTA stands for ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid. It is an amino acid that is used in chelation therapy because it attracts calcium, iron, and heavy metals. How can I tell if my chelation therapy worked? Patients usually report a decrease or disappearance of their previous symptoms and an increased sense of wellbeing. If the patient is not sure, they can have their blood tested for heavy metals. Where do heavy metals come from? Heavy metals can be found in water, food, soil, and the air around us. There are higher concentrations in some cosmetic products, deodorants, pots, pans, metal-based tooth fillings, and farmed fish. Although they rarely see use, metals can also be in lead paint. Our bodies absorb these metals from our environment and a variety of things that we ingest.

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