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Is EDTA Chelation Covered?
EDTA Chelation is NOT covered by Alberta Health Care.
Some private (work) insurance companies may cover part
of the therapy, but our clinic does not do any “third” party
billing. After each treatment our clinic will provide you with
a computerized invoice for either your insurance coverage
or your personal files. If you opt to pay for the complete
program ahead of time (see below) you will receive only
one invoice.
Pre-Paying for the Complete
Treatment Program
Patients are able to pay for the complete 20 treatment
EDTA Chelation program ahead of time. There are 2
pricing structures available and both offer a $200
savings.
If you opt to take the 20 EDTA Chelation treatments on a
TWICE per week basis then the treatments will last 10
weeks and the total costs of the program (IV treatments,
lab work and supplements) will be $3100 including GST.
If you opt to take the 20 EDTA Chelation treatments on a
ONCE per week basis then the treatments will last 20
weeks and the total costs of the program (IV treatments,
lab work and supplements) will be $3350 including GST.
Testimonials
“I have had 3 heart attacks and was diagnosed as inoperable because of the location of the severe blockage.
Since then, for several years I have been taking Chelation
and I have been much better. My pulse is now regular and
I do not get chest pains anymore. Even my overall health
seems better.”
M.K., Edmonton, AB
"In 1993 I had severe angina, I could not walk more than
half a block without having to stop for relief from the shortness of breath and pain. So I started a series of Chelation
treatments. After the 16th treatment I was able to walk
11/2 miles without a problem, but I continued to take
treatments until I took 35 in a row. Since then I take one
booster treatment every month and I have no trace of
angina and I never did have to get a bypass.
I want to thank all the Chelation doctors who I have seen
and who have helped me over the years and who have
fought the College and all the non-believers."
F. C., Drayton Valley, AB
"At my winter home in Arizona I was admitted to the local
hospital because I was having difficulty breathing. Two
days of testing followed and I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and recommended I have angioplasty.
However, I decided to go home to Alberta to see my own
heart specialist who immediately admitted me to the
emergency ward. I was examined by a cardiologist who
recommended an angiogram but I had to go home and
wait for 6 weeks. During that wait time my daughter
suggested I have IV Chelation. By the time they called me
for my angiogram appointment I had already had 13
Chelation treatments. The angiogram results were fantastic, they could not find any blockages, the cardiologist
could not believe it. In my opinion after this experience, I
firmly believe everyone should try Chelation before
having any invasive procedures such as angioplasty."
EDTA CHELATION
THERAPY PROGRAM
G.R., Fahler, AB
"About 4 years ago I developed a tingling in my right arm
and the right side of my face. I went to see my family
doctor and he ordered many tests including an ultrasound
of the vessels of my neck. The results showed a blockage
in the right artery of my neck. My doctor said all I can give
you right now is Lipitor and I will look into getting surgery
done. When I found out that Lipitor was only for lowering
cholesterol I checked out a treatment called Chelation
that I had previously heard about for clearing up blocked
arteries. After taking 14 Chelation treatments one week
apart, everything returned to normal and has remained
that way. I continued going for weekly treatments until I
had received 20, and since then I having been getting
monthly boosters."
E.M., Red Deer, AB
Warranties
NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE is given or implied by
the Optimum Wellness Naturopathic Medical Clinic, or by
members of its staff, that the testing or the treatment
received at the clinic will effect a cure of symptoms or
complaints for which the patient seeks treatment. Patients
by presenting themselves with the request for EDTA
Chelation Therapy, acknowledge that they have not been
induced or solicited to take treatment by the doctors or
any staff member. The treatment of EDTA Chelation
Therapy is given only at the patients request, with their
written and implied agreement, with their full knowledge
of the limitations and potential complications of treatment.
EDTA Chelation Therapy is given solely for the purpose of
ridding the body of accumulated heavy metals and is not
for any specific disease or condition.
ptimum wellness
NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL CLINIC
LEADER IN OPTIMIZING
WELLNESS
356 SADDLEBACK ROAD (27 AVE.)
BLUE QUILL SHOPPING CENTRE
EDMONTON, AB T6J 4R7
TEL: (780) 439 - 1200
www.edmontonchelation.com
www.optimumwellnessclinic.ca
What Is EDTA Chelation?
Although used successfully for over 30 years, EDTA
Chelation is still a controversial therapy and considered
experimental by “mainstream” medicine. Chelation is the
intravenous treatment of heavy metal accumulation in the
body that is the cause of many health problems. These
include hardening of arteries including coronary arteries, leg circulation problems, strokes, and so called
auto-immune diseases such as rheumatism, neurodegenerative diseases such as neuritis and other
diseases that plague modern mankind. Metals, such as
mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic to name a few, act to
trigger the formation of “free radicals” producing damage
in our bodies. By removing heavy metals, free radical
damage is significantly reduced or reversed.
Where Do Metals Come From?
Leaded gasoline from automobiles and from the oil and
gas industry has spewed thousands of tons of lead into
our atmosphere which is being breathed in or is gaining
entry into our bodies through our food. It is estimated that
most of us have a lead burden of 500 times that of our
forefathers, much of it trapped in our bones and other
tissue. Mercury is a common industrial waste in our water
and it is also absorbed from our mercury amalgam fillings.
Cadmium comes from cigarette tobacco and car exhaust,
arsenic from industrial pollution and wood preservatives,
and so the list goes on.
How Is EDTA Chelation Given
After careful assessment including a physical exam and
laboratory testing, Chelation therapy is given by intravenous drip to a maximum frequency of three treatments per
week. Each treatment takes about 2 ½ hours and is given
with the patient seated in a comfortable recliner chair, in
which they can read or visit with their neighbor.
Depending on the patient’s condition, it is usually recommended that an initial course of 20 to 30 weekly or
bi-weekly treatments be taken. After that, monthly booster
treatments are recommended to maintain the benefits
originally gained by the first series of treatments.
Dosage of EDTA
The amount of EDTA is carefully calculated according to
each patient’s age, weight, sex, general health and blood
creatinine levels according to the A.C.A.M. protocol
(American College for Advancement in Medicine).
If above normal blood creatinine levels are detected, the
dosage of EDTA and frequency of treatment will be
reduced. Treatment may be stopped if in judgment of the
doctor, continuing them might present any type of potential problem for the patient.
Are There Side Effects?
REACTION to the EDTA or to the vitamins included in the
IV treatment does occur occasionally. This is usually
avoided by starting with smaller doses and gradually
building up to desired levels. INFLAMMATION at the sight
of the IV may occur and is treated with cold compresses.
Because EDTA can reduce the amount of insulin needed
to treat diabetes, diabetic patients sometimes experience
an insulin reaction, but this is controlled using IV sugar.
If your BLOOD PRESSURE or BLOOD SUGAR declines
with treatment it is suggested that you see your regular
doctor to adjust your prescription medicines. A drop in
BLOOD CALCIUM occasionally occurs and is evident by
muscle twitching, but this is corrected with IV or oral
calcium.
Patients with HEART FAILURE are monitored closely as
too much fluid can cause problems. KIDNEY DAMAGE
leading to dialysis is rare, whereas if there is a modest
kidney damage BEFORE Chelation, kidney function often
improves. Life threatening reactions are also rare. Chelation cannot be given to people with severe kidney
damage, to people on high doses of blood thinners and to
pregnant women.
Is EDTA Chelation Safe?
Yes, very safe. Over 1 million people world-wide have
been chelated and there are no reported deaths from
EDTA Chelation in the last 20 years following the
A.C.A.M. protocol which is followed in our clinic. However
fatality as in any medical or surgical treatment must be
considered.
Advantages of EDTA Chelation
EDTA Chelation treatments remove heavy metals,
thereby reducing chest pain (angina) and improving
circulation throughout the body. In most cases, Chelation
therapy improves the patent's quality of life WITHOUT
requiring surgery. Although many people gain the same or
better benefits from Chelation as compared to Bypass or
Periphero-vascular surgery, it must be pointed out that
Chelation and surgery may not be mutually exclusive.
In cases where surgery is required, EDTA Chelation can
be used thereafter to improve and maintain the surgery’s
benefits.
EDTA Chelation is not physically or emotionally traumatic,
as patients are able to comfortably perform sedentary
activities during their treatments and are able to return to
their normal activities after each treatment. EDTA Chelation may not prevent heart attacks, strokes or progressive
leg problems, however it will reduce their incidence and
severity.
The biggest potential problem from EDTA Chelation is
that patients feel so good from the treatment that they
tend to overextend themselves, forgeting that there is still
underlying pathology. Patients must always keep their
original illness in mind (I.E. heart disease, decreased
circulation, arthritis, etc.) and adjust their activities
accordingly.
Is the IV Therapy Used Alone?
EDTA Chelation therapy is part of a comprehensive
program. It is enhanced when used with a total nutritional
program including professional supplements, and the
adaptation of a “Heart-Smart” diet. Other lifestyle modifications that are encouraged are exercise, stress management, minimal use of caffeinated and alcohol beverages
and the elimination of tobacco products.
Information
Everyone that begins EDTA Chelation will receive
information on Chelation therapy including Q & A’s handout and a recommended supplements list. Each patient is
also encouraged to read books on Chelation which are
available at the major bookstores. Our clinic carries
copies of “Forty Something Forever, A Consumer’s Guide
to Chelation Therapy”.
What Does EDTA Chelation Cost?
Initial Assessment & Physical Exam
$149
Initial Lab Screening
$ 129
Each IV Chelation Treatment
$ 130
Lab Testing after each “6” treatments
$ 49
Specialized Supplements
$ Varies