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Chelating Therapy: Why it's Good for the Heart
  

Chelating therapy is a procedure performed in a doctor’s office and is designed to remove metal impurities from blocked arteries in the body. This type of therapy is said to improve metabolic function and blood flow to the heart and other areas of the body. A doctor will administer an intravenous infusion using amino acids, or EDTA, through a small needle. The result of this treatment is that the metals and other foreign substances in the body will bind to the injected amino acids and remove them from circulation.

Chelating therapy gained popularity during War World II when it became a routine treatment for both arsenic and metal poisoning. During the 1950s, the medical field began using chelating as a treatment for both children and adults for lead poisoning. Often, patients reported improvements in other areas such as improved vision, sense of smell and better hearing. There are critics of chelating; however, studies have shown that chelating is a safe method of therapy when performed by a knowledgeable and experienced physician. There are many benefits of chelating therapy and reasons why it is good for the heart.

Though not scientifically proven, repeated chelating therapy may help treat heart disease and decrease chest pain in patients suffering from chronic heart conditions. This form of therapy might also be a good and safe alternative to invasive heart bypass surgery. In addition, chelating also improves a person’s stamina and physical endurance. Many patients undergoing this form of therapy often see improved muscular coordination and brain function as well.

In addition, it is believed that because chelating therapy removes harmful metals stored within the body, that some chelating patients also report reduced neurological and cardiovascular symptoms. The same patients have reported improvement in fatigue and better skin conditions. Chelating therapy has also shown to improve respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms.

For patients suffering from reoccurring chest pain and heart disease, chelating therapy is often a good alternative to medicine or surgery. Those undergoing chelating for those conditions might notice improved coronary circulation and increased heart function after therapy. Researchers have shown that a beneficial effect of chelating therapy for heart patients is that it removes metal that causes excessive free radical proliferation. That reduces the oxidation of lipids and DNA. They believe that chelating can halt or reverse the bad effects heart disease. Chelating may also remove the plaque lining the artery walls that often causes blocked arteries. Some patients report that they are able to move and walk pain free after chelating therapy.

Before undergoing chelating therapy, a physician will perform both a medical examination and get a thorough background medical history. A family history is also taken to check on all aspects of previous health problems. The doctor will also give the patient a series of medical tests prior to the therapy. This will include an electrocardiogram, chest x-rays, and both blood and urine tests. A heart stress test or exercise test may also be given to assess cardiovascular endurance.

When treatment begins, the infusion usually lasts about 3-1/2 hours. Approximately a half of a liter of fluid will enter the blood stream during this time. A typical treatment will consist of two or three therapies per week and will be repeated between twenty to thirty times.

There are little side effects to chelating therapy when performed by an experienced, knowledgeable physician. Some patients report a headache, a slight fever or nausea right after treatment. Headaches after treatment are generally caused by low blood sugar. Eating fruit during the first half hour of treatment is recommended to help stop headaches. Chelating is also known to cause diarrhea in a few patients. It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids after treatment and to avoid spicy foods. Losing three to five pound after chelating is also common, especially for those who retain water.

Only extreme cases report a decrease in liver function. It is estimated that over seventy-five percent of patients receiving chelating therapy see a significant change. Ninety percent of patients who receive repeated chelating procedures say that the therapy has benefited them tremendously when combined with diet changes and exercise. Chelating therapy can be a safe alternative that will prove beneficial to heart health.

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