Oral Chelation Blog

Heavy metal toxicity is the excessive build-up of metals, such as mercury, lead, and cadmium, in the body’s tissues. The heavy metals most commonly thought of as toxic to the body are the ones that are not used by the body to maintain normal functions.  These include mercury, lead, cadmium, and the metalloid arsenic.  Metals that are used by the body include zinc, cobalt, and iron; other elements, like manganese and lithium, may be used by the body in trace amounts or in medical therapies.  These elements, if taken in large quantities, or if the body is unable to process them correctly, can also be a source of metal toxicity, even if they are not technically “heavy” metals.

Chelation therapy binds heavy metals into a complex that can be removed from the body. Although it is a time consuming treatment, intravenous chelation is the most effective way to treat acute heavy metal poisoning, as it delivers the chelator directly into the bloodstream.  The chelator works by binding the metal and forming a complex.  This removes the metal from the tissues that it’s collected in and allows the body to dispose of the new complex as waste.

Cardio Renew’s EDTA, can reduce the levels of heavy metals that have built up in our bodies through our diets and daily lives. Oral chelation therapy can help you to remove excess heavy metals from the body to prevent toxicity and aid the body in clearing non-essential concentrations of minerals.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes affects approximately 17 million Americans and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. There are many ways to help control your diabetes including exercise. Here are some of the benefits of exercise -

•    Improving your body’s use of insulin.
•    Burning excess body fat, helping to decrease and control weight (decreased body fat results in improved insulin sensitivity).
•    Improving muscle strength.
•    Increasing bone density and strength.
•    Lowering blood pressure.
•    Helping to protect against heart and blood vessel disease by lowering ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol and increasing ‘good’ HDL cholesterol.
•    Improving blood circulation and reducing your risk of heart disease.
•    Increasing energy level and enhancing work capacity.
•    Reducing stress, promoting relaxation, and releasing tension and anxiety.

According to a recent article in Time Magazine, certain types of exercise may be more beneficial -

But it also found that not all exercise is created equal and that the combination of aerobic exercise and weight training is significantly better for controlling blood sugar than either alone.

Today, the Association advises patients to exercise 30 minutes a day at least five days a week, and recommends routines similar to the ones Sigal studied: aerobic workouts (such as walking, swimming, biking), with weight training (with weights or bands) and practice in flexibility (gentle stretching to reduce the risk of exercise-related injuries).

EDTA chelation therapy is another way to help manage the symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes.  Visit Cardio Renew to learn more!

Vascular dementia is preventable; therefore, early detection and an accurate diagnosis are important. Possible signs and symptoms of vascular dementia include:

Physical signs/symptoms
•    Memory problems; forgetfulness
•    Dizziness
•    Leg or arm weakness
•    Lack of concentration
•    Moving with rapid, shuffling steps
•    Loss of bladder or bowel control

Behavioral signs/symptoms
•    Slurred speech
•    Language problems
•    Abnormal behavior
•    Wandering or getting lost in familiar surroundings
•    Laughing or crying inappropriately
•    Difficulty following instructions
•    Problems handling money

The risk factors associated with vascular dementia, therefore, are those associated with cardiovascular disease. These include: high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, a family history of heart problems, disease in arteries elsewhere in the body, and heart rhythm abnormalities. Lifestyle factors like being overweight or smoking can contribute to the risk, as well. Patients who have had a stroke are also at increased risk for vascular dementia.

To prevent vascular dementia, keep your blood pressure in the normal range. One study showed that the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia was halved in people who controlled their high blood pressure with a calcium channel blocker. The use of a diuretic plus an ACE inhibitor appears to slightly reduce the risk of dementia. Cholesterol-lowering medications also seem to help, probably by reducing the amounts of deposits building up inside the brain’s arteries. EDTA chelation therapy can also help remove these deposits in your arteries. Another way to decrease your risk of dementia is the avoid the onset of diabetes with diet and exercise. If you already have diabetes, control your glucose levels.

Vascular dementia, caused by blockages in the brain’s blood supply, is the second most common form of dementia in the United States and Europe, ranking behind Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Vascular dementia generally affects people between the ages of 60 and 75, and affects more men than women. The prevalence of vascular dementia ranges from 1 percent to 4 percent in people over the age of 65.

The condition is not a single disease; it is a group of syndromes relating to different vascular mechanisms. Vascular dementia is a degenerative cerebrovascular disease that leads to a progressive decline in memory and cognitive functioning. It occurs when the blood supply carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is interrupted by a blocked or diseased vascular system. The complete blockage of an artery in the brain usually causes a stroke (infarction), but some blockages don’t produce stroke symptoms. These “silent brain infarctions” increase a person’s risk of vascular dementia. The risk increases with the number of infarctions experienced over time. One variety of vascular dementia is called multi-infarct dementia.

One of the most perplexing things about vascular dementia is that it usually occurs simultaneously with Alzheimer’s disease. In other words, most people with vascular dementia also have some Alzheimer’s disease.  EDTA Chelation therapy can help reduce the risk of developing vascular dementia. Chelation therapy improves blood flow to the brain by removing excessive mineral deposits and toxic heavy metals from your veins and arteries.

Buerger’s disease (also known as thromboangiitis obliterans) is an acute inflammation and clotting of the arteries and veins.. The blood vessels of the hands and feet are especially affected, becoming constricted or totally blocked. This reduces blood flow to the hand and foot tissues, resulting in pain and eventually damage. The condition is strongly associated with heavy tobacco use, and progression of the disease is closely linked to continued use.  Symptoms for Buerger’s disease are -

• Hands or feet may be pale, red, or bluish
• Hands or feet may feel cold
• Pain in the hands and feet
  • Acute, severe
  • Burning or tingling
  • Often occurring at rest
• Pain in the legs, ankles, or feet when walking (intermittent claudication)
  • Often located in the arch of the foot
• Skin changes or ulcers on hands or feet
• Symptoms may worsen with exposure to cold or with emotional stress. Usually, two or more limbs are affected

Unfortunately, there is no cure for Buerger’s disease.  Symptom control is the best you can do.  Tobacco cessation is the most important, and you should avoid cold temperatures and other conditions that reduce circulation to the hands and feet.  EDTA chelation therapy may also help control the symptoms associated with Buerger’s disease.  Chelation therapy can help to reduce the blockages in the circulatory system and help those with the disease maintain good circulation throughout their body. EDTA works by removing the calcium deposits that build up in veins and arteries, thus removing the blockages.  Visit Cardio renew today!