Chelation Therapy

Chelation therapy, a pivotal treatment in integrative medicine, harnesses the power of certain substances to detoxify the body from harmful heavy metals and other toxic substances. The term "chelation" originates from the Greek word "chele," which translates to "claw." This is an apt description of how the therapy works. The chelating agent acts like a claw, seizing onto harmful toxins and heavy metals within the body and safely escorting them out of the system.

These toxins and heavy metals can be incredibly harmful, often interfering with the proper functioning of the immune system, disrupting metabolic processes, and even damaging vital organs. Chronic exposure to these substances can lead to a host of health issues, ranging from fatigue and cognitive impairment to serious cardiovascular and neurological diseases.

We primarily utilize a chelating agent known as Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), which is FDA-approved for specific conditions such as lead poisoning. EDTA has a strong affinity for metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and aluminum, making it an effective tool in detoxifying the body. Beyond its detoxifying capabilities, chelation therapy with EDTA has also been explored for potential benefits in addressing cardiovascular diseases.

The most common toxic metals that accumulate:

Heavy metal ingestion can cause serious health issues. Chelation therapy works on a patient intravenously by using chelators that bind to these heavy metal substances, helping transport them out of the body. There are many Chelation therapy studies ongoing to study how well these treatment options work.

The Trial to Access Chelation Therapy (TACT) study was the first study to evaluate ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid for coronary artery disease( CAD) and previous Myocardial Infarctions. It is also being studied for diabetes and current studies about its effectiveness.

The study was co-sponsored by the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).  The trial and results showed great promise. 

Heavy metals are ubiquitous in our environment, entering our bodies through food, water, air, and commercial products.

In our modern world, the presence of these metals in our environment has increased due to industrialization and pollution, emphasizing the importance of chelation therapy in mitigating their harmful effects.

If you are in the Albany, NY, or nearby regions and are interested in Chelation Therapy contact us to start transformative journey towards improved health and vitality. Horizons of Health, we are committed to helping you unlock your body's incredible self-healing potential so feel free to set up a call to learn about our programs and other therapies to help you meet your health goals.

Do you have questions about starting your path back to health? Our patient coordinator is standing by, happy to answer any questions you have to determine if our approach is right for you.