TÜM SORULAR
Functional Medicine
WHAT IS CHELATION

What is Chelation (Detoxification) Therapy?

It is the cleansing of the body from harmful toxic substances. Toxic substances taken into the body accumulate mostly in tissues containing fat; brain, bones and adipose tissue.
For this reason, toxic substances cause mostly brain diseases.

How does the body remove toxins?

Through sweat
With urine
Defecation
By inhalation
Toxins are removed from our body by methods such as bile formation.

How does toxin load in the body give symptoms?

If the systems that remove toxins in the body are insufficient or if toxin intake into the body is excessive;
Fatigue
Powerlessness
Exhaustion
Excessive sleep or insomnia
Tension, pain, weakness in muscles and joints
Irritability
Symptoms such as nausea are observed.

Which systems do toxins affect in our body?

Brain and Nervous System
Immune system
Hormonal system
Affects the gastrointestinal tract

Which methods are used in chelation (detoxification)?

Intravenous glutathione applications
Special detox diets
Special detox teas and smoothie mixes
Sauna, Turkish bath, spa, steam baths (excretion through sweat)
Homeopathic treatments
Ozone applications
Meditation, breathing techniques (they provide parasympathetic system stimulation)
In toxic effects due to high levels of heavy metals, chelation drugs are used; EDTA, BAL, d-penicillamine, DMSA, DMPS, herbal detox supplements are also available.