What is Chelation Therapy?
Chelation therapy is the repeated administration of amino acids that strongly bind toxic heavy metals and minerals to remove them from the body. This reduces inflammation and tissue damage caused by these metals.
Typically chelation is given through oral or intravenous routes, although suppositories can be an option in some instances. A single course of chelation therapy takes 20-40 weeks to complete and requires monitoring by trained healthcare professionals.
What to Expect
At Acacia we offer chelation therapy using Calcium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, DMPS and DMSA. The choice of any chelation agent depends upon the particular needs of the patient.
The first step is to have an initial, 90 minute visit with Dr. Anita Komonski ND who is trained in Chelation Therapy. Ahe will take a full history, physical exam and request specific tests needed to ensure this is a safe therapy for you.
Once it is established that Chelation Therapy is safe for your body, the next step is to measure what heavy metals are in your system. We do 2, 6-hour urine collections, one before and one after a chelation agent. Both samples are sent to a lab for measurement of toxic elements. When the results arrive from these tests, they can then plan your Chelation Therapy which includes IV or oral chelation agents, dietary recommendations, nutritional supplementation, and support for your liver, kidneys and bowels if needed.
A typical course of IV chelation is 10 to 40 treatments given once weekly with intermittent lab and in-person assessments by the ND. Some patients will require nutrient IVs to help them through the process.
If you are interested in Chelation Therapy but have more questions, our front end staff would be happy to help. You can also book a 15 minute free consultation with Dr. Komonski ND to ask more clinical questions regarding this valuable therapy.
