Chelation therapy is an intravenous medical treatment performed in the clinic and improves metabolic function and blood flow through blocked arteries throughout the body. One chelating agent used is the amino acid, ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid (EDTA), administered via an intravenous infusion using a small 25-gauge needle in the arm or hand. EDTA chelation therapy makes good sense to chemists and medical researchers as it has a rational scientific basis. In fact, the evidence for clinical benefit is strong. In a nutshell: Metallic ions like iron, copper, mercury or lead play an important role in the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. EDTA removes these ions with relative safety and without surgery.

Published research and extensive clinical experience show that EDTA helps to reduce and prevent atherosclerotic plaque, thus improving blood flow to the heart and other organs. The scientific evidence indicates that a course of EDTA chelation therapy might eliminate the need for bypass surgery. In addition, chelation has an equally valid rationale for use as a preventive treatment.

At Dr. Steenblock's Clinic we also use other powerful intravenous therapies that include other chelation agents as well as nutritional supplementation via I.V. Why I.V.s? Because intravenous nutrients and medications go right to where they are needed, overcoming any inadequacies or malfunction inside your body. In this way, the I.V. works on the target problem quickly and powerfully. Nutrional intravenous therapies can hydrate a dehydrated body quickly, assist powerfully in the detoxification of liver and lymphatic system, and thus cause the patient to feel better more quickly while helping their body work more efficiently to heal.

Dr. Steenblock will evaluate you and determine what I.V. therapies best lead to accomplishing your recovery and preventive goals.