Chelation

Chelation Therapy removes heavy metals and environmental toxins that can burden the body and impair function. By binding to and safely eliminating metals such as lead, mercury, and aluminum, this treatment improves circulation and supports cardiovascular and cognitive health. At Meeting Point Health, Chelation is used as part of a comprehensive detoxification and longevity plan.

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At Meeting Point Health, we have a unique and holistic approach to treating patients. We aim to think beyond the traditional medical model and specialize in focusing on the root cause of disease, not just treating the symptoms. IV chelation therapy is just one of many functional medicine treatments available in-office.

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What is Chelation IV Therapy?

Chelation IV therapy is a specific medical treatment that involves introducing chelating agents into the patient’s bloodstream with the purpose to remove toxins from the body, primarily heavy metals and plaque. Heavy metals such as mercury, lead, copper, aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, bind to the chelating agent, Calcium EDTA, which can then be excreted in the urine.

Who is A Good Candidate for Chelation Therapy?

Chelation IV therapy was traditionally used for those suffering from heavy metal poisoning. Although there are no contraindications or allergies to this form of treatment, there are some who may benefit from chelation therapy more than others. For example, those who have clinical symptoms of heavy metal poisoning or have laboratory tests showing high levels of heavy metals within the body. Moreover, it can also be beneficial to those battling nutritional deficiencies linked to heavy metal toxicity.

Benefits of Chelation Therapy

Enhanced Organ Function

Various heavy metals and toxins can build up within organs throughout the body and removal of these substances can improve blood quality and blood flow to organs, and subsequently improve function.

Improved Cardiovascular Health

Chelation therapy can help to remove calcium deposits and other harmful substances from the arteries of those who have compromised cardiovascular health. The build-up of calcium deposits within arteries is responsible for serious cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and stroke.

Those who would like alternative treatment for atherosclerosis or prior cardiac events may benefit from chelation IV therapy. If conventional treatments have not been helpful in the past, chelation therapy may be a more efficient way to introduce therapeutic agents into your body. Learn more about our other treatments for atherosclerosis on our phosphatidylcholine page.

Reduction in Toxin Levels

Chelation IV therapy mostly uses Calcium EDTA to bind to heavy metals within the bloodstream and throughout the body. Once there is a complex formed to the heavy metals, they are then excreted through urine and removed from the body. Depending on which metals show up on your lab results, other chelating agents may be used.

Improved Cognitive Function

Heavy metal and toxin build-up can impact our cognitive function and differ based on the type and severity of exposure, as well as the individual’s susceptibility to impairment. Many toxins and heavy metals have neurotoxic effects and impair our memory, concentration, attention, and processing abilities. Removing toxins through chelation IV therapy can restore this functioning and improve cognitive skills.

Boosted Energy Levels

Removal of harmful toxins within the body can improve symptoms of fatigue and restore or boost energy levels. Patients who undergo chelation therapy can see physical benefits like exercise tolerance, increased walking distance, and improved overall well being.

Conditions Chelation Therapy Can Help Treat

Treatment for Heavy Metal Poisoning

Chelation IV therapy is traditionally used to treat heavy metal poisonings, such as lead, mercury, copper, and arsenic. This is the first-line treatment for the removal of toxic heavy metals within the body, using chelating agents to bind to the heavy metals, forming a complex that can then be excreted through the urine.

Detoxification Method for Minerals in Overabundance

Chelation IV therapy can be used to detoxify the body of an overabundance of minerals. A build-up of minerals throughout the body can cause adverse health effects and chelation can be used to help remove the excess minerals.

Promising Therapeutic Value for Cardiovascular Issues

Encouraging research supports the potential benefits of chelation therapy in the treatment of heart disease. This therapy may be particularly effective at eliminating dangerous calcium accumulations within the arteries, a common issue in conditions like atherosclerosis. By reducing these blockages, chelation therapy can enhance blood circulation and overall cardiac health, providing a viable strategy to treat heart disease.

Chelation therapy might offer a beacon of hope for patients with recurrent heart attacks, as improved cardiovascular health can reduce the frequency of these distressing events. Additionally, it could provide a non-invasive alternative to more traditional interventions, such as coronary bypass surgery, which can involve significant recovery times and potential complications.

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Does Meeting Point Health accept insurance?

No, we do not accept insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid; however, we do take HSA/FSA, cash and credit cards. We also work with CareCredit if you choose to finance.

Our practitioners and staff fully understand and empathize with the challenges that patients face as they make financial decisions for proper health care. Our practice is very different from a conventional medical practice in many ways, and the time spent with each patient is usually 30-90 minutes. Visits with a physician covered by insurance generally allow for less than 10 minutes total! Conventional medical practices that take insurance maintain brief office visits and high patient loads for this reason. We cannot provide the expert care that every one of our patients deserves under those circumstances.

Insurance also dictates the types of treatments and order of treatments patients can receive for a particular condition. For example, if you visit your physician for chronic knee pain, they will likely start with a steroid injection because insurance requires that you exhaust steroid injection efforts before discussing other options, which may possibly impair your overall chances of recovery. Not good!

Opting out of insurance allows the patient and the doctor to maintain their medical autonomy, which is imperative to ensure you get the right treatment at the right time and the right dose.

How do I get started with Meeting Point Health?

Getting started at Meeting Point Health is simple. Schedule an initial discovery call online or call our office to connect with a New Patient Onboarding Specialist. During your first visit, we’ll take a deep dive into your health history, symptoms, and goals, and may recommend advanced testing or imaging to uncover the root causes of your concerns. From there, our team will design a personalized treatment plan tailored to your body’s unique needs—whether that includes regenerative therapies, functional medicine, IV therapy, or longevity care. It all begins with a single step toward feeling your best—Click to schedule a free discovery call with one of our Patient Onboarding Specialists today!

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