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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR EFFECTIVE ALTERNATIVES TO:
Medical drugs, which do not heal..., which can be dangerous...?
not being heard..., being treated like a statistic...?
DO YOU PERHAPS SUFFER FROM:
unexplained fatigue...,
painful conditions such as muscle pains, joint pains or headaches...,
chronic infections, allergic or other immune-related problems...,
any chronic, degenerative or undiagnosed disorder...?
Chronic, life-changing and life-threatening diseases demand a truly integrated
approach. Although many acute, lesser problems can be dealt with effectively, it is
these chronic, serious disorders, which pose the greatest challenge. At the Integrative
Health Centre (Port Elizabeth, South Africa) such conditions are always approached at
three different levels:
1. The mind-body-soul connection:
When dealing with these chronic, life-changing and life-threatening diseases, the
non-physical aspects of healing are of paramount importance. Counselling includes
addressing stress, raising awareness, intentions, spiritual aspects of healing,
the practice of mindfulness, etc.
2. Nutrition, supplements, remedies and water:
Optimum nutrition is vitally important to enhance and maintain health. It is essential
to supplement with the best available natural vitamins and minerals. In addition,
various herbal formulas, Isopathic and other remedies are used.
Glyconutrients constitute a relatively new, powerful addition to supplementation.
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M-Water and Core Water are break-through products with regards to cellular hydration.
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3. Therapies and treatments that are safe and effective,
such as:
3.1 Chelation
3.2 Ultraviolet light Blood Irradiation
3.3 Intra-venous infusions
3.4 Acupuncture and laser therapy
3.5 Other therapies
3.1 Heavy metal detoxification (Chelation therapy)
Every human being living on planet Earth harbours toxic metals, such as lead, mercury,
aluminium and arsenic. These metals are not meaningfully eliminated through the normal
excretion pathways, accumulate over time and always seem to be involved as a causal
factor regarding chronic illness in general.
Of the metals, we are all exposed to, mercury is the most toxic and even small
quantities may have devastating consequences to the body (and mind!). The toxic effects
of mercury can be broadly divided into four categories: chronic fatigue, chronic pain
of any type, neurological / psychiatric disorders and immune related (e.g. autoimmune
and allergic) conditions. These toxic effects result from the way mercury interferes
with the most basic body functions, e.g.: the body’s defence against free radicals and
hence the worsening of damaging oxidative mechanisms; mercury attacks organs and glands,
mitochondria, red and white blood cells, cell membranes and DNA; it inhibits enzyme
function and protein synthesis; it increases the permeability of membranes and destroys
barrier functions.
With respect to metal toxicity in general, the best-researched disorders are
peripheral vascular disease, coronary vascular disease and cerebral vascular disease;
in other words: diminished circulation / perfusion to the legs, the heart and the brain
respectively.
Metal detoxification may also be of great benefit with autoimmune disorders (e.g.
scleroderma, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and type l diabetes mellitus),
chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, thyroid disorders, neurological disorders,
hypertension, and any chronic degenerative disorders, such as cancer, where toxic
metals seem to be prominently involved.
Metal detoxification involves the administration of various oral and intravenous
“chelating agents”, which are able to bind with toxic metals and thus facilitate their
elimination from the body, almost exclusively via the urinary tract.
Testing for metals is routinely done before the onset of therapy, as well as after
a certain number of treatments to monitor progress. This testing involves urine
analysis after an intravenous “challenge” with chelating agents.
Although minor side effects, such as mild allergic reactions, may rarely occur,
metal detoxification is a very safe and exceptionally effective way to assist with
reversing chronic disorders. It is arguably one of the most effective ways to prevent
disease and boost health and longevity in our ever more polluted environment.
3.2 UBI - Ultraviolet light Blood Irradiation
Ultraviolet light Blood Irradiation (or Medilight ® therapy) is not a new technique,
but relatively new in South Africa.
A small volume of blood, about 250 ml, is extracted and exposed to a very specific
type of ultraviolet light, after which it is returned to the body in a sterile loop
system.
UV light breaks down bacteria and viruses, as well as immune complexes (associated
with allergic and autoimmune disorders). Returning these fragments to the body is most
unexpected to the immune system and swiftly sets in motion a chain of reactions.
Although the exact mode of action is unknown, a small volume of blood, exposed to UV
light, can ultimately boost and modify the whole immune system.
UBI is a very powerful and totally safe way to deal with chronic and acute
infectious disorders, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, glandular fever, shingles,
viral encephalitis, viral hepatitis, etc. It has also shown to be very effective
when dealing with allergy and inflammation related disorders, such as asthma and
eczema, as well as re circulation problems.
At our centre a large number of post–infective chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers
have been treated with Medilight ® therapy, as part of an integrated approach, with
the overall success rate being > 80%.
As metals and viruses are among the most prominent common pathways to all chronic
diseases, the safe and effective elimination of these pathogens is a very powerful
way to enhance health in our toxic environment. Symptoms often just melt away within
a matter of weeks.
3.3 Intra-venous infusions
(with vitamin C, hydrogen peroxide, anti-oxidants and various vitamins and minerals)
Intra-venous vitamin C in high doses has powerful immune boosting properties and
is a valuable adjuvant therapy with both chelation and UBI. It is very effective re
infectious conditions and, alternating with intra venous hydrogen peroxide, is used
as one of the main therapies for cancer.
Other beneficial effects of vitamin C infusions include detoxification, an improved
cholesterol profile and improvement with certain hormonal problems, related to e.g.
the thyroid and adrenal glands. The importance of antioxidants, such as glutathione,
selenium and many others, cannot be overstressed and IV administration enhances their
effect.
3.4 Acupuncture and Laser
The ancient art of acupuncture is now combined with modern technology. By stimulating
acupuncture points with needles, laser and / or electrical impulses, the flow of Qi, that
‘magical vital energy’, through the meridians is enhanced, thus enabling the body to start
healing itself. Acupuncture is an effective therapy re numerous conditions, but we use it
mostly for painful musculo-sceletal disorders and headaches.
Low energy laser can be used both as an acupuncture tool and for lesser topical
problems, such as trigger spots and sprains, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, ganglions,
etc.
3.5 Other therapies
Electro-magnetic therapies, such as per frequency and electro-acupuncture devices,
are often used for lesser disorders, or as adjuvant therapy regarding painful,
neurological, allergic, infectious and other conditions.
The Allergostop programme is a highly effective homeopathic therapy with respect
to non-specific desensitisation of allergies and sensitivities.
The Integrative Health Centre also offers regular presentations on many health
related topics, such as nutrition, mind-body issues, specific therapies and chronic
conditions.
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