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Butte
Healing Arts Center |
Butte Healing Arts Center
is the naturopathic practice of Dr. Shahab Samieian, N.D. and
Kathlyn Swann, L.Ac., C.A., Diplomate Acupuncture.
Dr. Samieian graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington
in 1993. Soon after, he established the Butte Healing Arts Center
in Butte, Montana. He has been the Director of that naturopathic
medical practice since 1994.
Dr. Samieian has been trained to perform Chelation Therapy by
the American College for the Advancement of Medicine and by the
International Society of Chelation Technicians.
Taken from the Greek word
chele meaning "claw," the word chelation
refers to the way the therapy binds heavy metals, toxins, and
metabolic wastes in the bloodstream. The chelating agent, EDTA,
is an amino acid which has negative charges associated with it.
Once inside the body it looks for positively charged molecules
such as lead, iron, mercury, cadmium and calcium.
Calcium is an important and essential mineral in bones and teeth.
However, calcium deposited in blood vessels can cause hardening
of the arteries and aids in  the formation of a plaque that
can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Calcium deposited in joints
can cause joint deformity and arthritis.
Chelation therapy looks for metastatic calcium, meaning calcium
that is outside of bone and teeth. In other words, EDTA removes
calcium from areas where calcium does not belong.
Thermograms which show heat pictures of body parts taken before
and after chelation treatments reveal that areas of impaired
circulation are restored to normal by this efficient functioning
of EDTA. In addition to EDTA, several other nutritional vitamins
and minerals are added to the intravenous mixture. All the B
vitamins (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B12, folic acid) are included to reduce
homocysteine levels, which is an independent cardiovascular risk
factor. Magnesium is also added to improve peripheral blood flow,
to improve vascular tone, to reduce vascular spasm and to reduce
platelet aggregation. Vitamin C is included in the chelation
mixture to act as an antioxidant and to increase HDL (good cholesterol).
Chelation therapy reverses hardening of the arteries. It was
introduced in the US in 1948 after its development in Germany
in the early 1930s. Over 60 years of research validates the use
of this therapy for chronic degenerative diseases.
Heart Health
The plaque on arterial walls is comprised of fats, collagen,
fibrin, mucopoly saccharides, cholesterol and foreign proteins.
Calcium is the glue that holds these clogging substances together.
When EDTA plucks the calcium from artery plaque, the clogging
material falls apart and flows out of the body through the bloodstream.
In this way, chelation therapy helps widen the arteries and improve
blood flow.
Elmer Cranton, MD, co-author of Bypassing Bypass, indicates that
chelation therapy results in a 75 to 95 percent success rate
in improving blood flow in patients with clogged arteries. Chelation
therapy is an effective and natural alternative to angioplasty
and bypass surgery.
Diabetes and Leg Ulcers
Diabetes often leads to poor circulation. Diabetics are prone
to having their blood vessels clog with fat, and 98 percent of
the diabetic victims suffer complications such as cataracts,
heart disease, kidney damage, blindness and gangrene. Chelation
therapy restores normal blood flow to damaged organs. With proper
circulation the function of the organ is restored.
Metals Poisoning
Chelation therapy is probably best known for treating heavy metal
poisoning, such as lead. In fact, the FDA recognizes chelation
therapy as the most effective treatment for heavy metal toxicity.
Chelation therapy is also effective in the removal of mercury
an dother heavy metals from the body.
Macular Degeneration
In this arteriosclerotic disease blood is prevented from reaching
the central part of the retina through the choroid capillaries.A
blind spot results int he part of the vision that is used for
looking directly at an object. Then the vicitim can no longer
read, see the colors of objects or recognize other people. Chelation
therapy restores circulation to the affected area.
Alzheimer's Disease
Chelation therapy also helps remove aluminum from the brain.
Aluminum has been linked to Alzheimer's Disease. According to
Drs. H. Richard Casdorph and Morton Walker, authors of Toxic
Metal Syndrome: How Metal Poisioning Can Affect Your Brain,
chelation therapyhas been shown to help at least 50 percent of
elderly people with Alzheimer's who have tried it. They are documented
as showing greater mental clarity, improved memory and increased
I.Q. It works best, the authors point out, in patients with early-stage
Alzheimer's.
Administration
Before receiving chelation therapy, the doctor performs a thorough
physical examination including blood work. During therapy, the
patient sits comfortably in a chair for one and a half to three
hours while the EDTA is admistered intravenously. The treatment
is often given once or twice a week for approximately 20 weeks.
The usual number of treatments is 30, some requiring less and
some requiring more. The exact number of treatments depends on
the severity of the problem. One treatment a month following
the initial course is recommended.
On the day of treatment, it is important to eat a meal containing
protein such as eggs, cheese, meat or beans. It is also recommended
that the patient not take any mineral supplements
such as calcium. Patients should take any
prescription medications on the day of treatment. Patients are
advised to take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement on
the days they do not receive chelation therapy.
For a free consultation or to receive more information about
chelation therapy, call Dr. Shahab Samieian, N.D. at 406-723-6609,
or toll-free 1-800-330-8352.
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- Ozone is a highly reactive
therapeutic agent. When administered properly, it can initiate
a series of biological reactions in the body. These reactions
are the basis for the administration of ozone therapy in a medical
facility. It is well known that all chronically ill patients
produce insufficient amounts of energy. All the cells of the
body have been shown to increase their energy production (ATP)
by as much as 40 percent after exposure to ozone.
European physicians and researchers have been studying the effects
of ozone for 20 years. Dr. V. Bocci, professor of physiology
at the University of Siena, has discovered that ozone can increase
the production of cytokines in the body. Cytokines are important
components in regulating the immune system.
Ozone is also an important antimicrobial agent. Ozone has been
used since World War I for its antibiotic properties. Today,
many cities such as Los Angeles use ozone for their water purification.
The removal of toxins in nature is done through ozone production.
The fresh scent one smells after a thunderstorm is due to high
amounts of ozone production. Without proper toxin removal in
the human body, cells will degenerate and die. Through its oxidizing
power, ozone helps the body remove cells damaged by viruses or
cancer.
Otto Warburg, who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his cancer
research, states "Cancer has only one prime cause. It is
the replacement of normal oxygen respiration by an anaerobic
(i.e. oxygen-deficient) cell respiration."
Many illnesses such as cancer, autoimmune disorders such as lupus
or MS, and fibromyalgia have one thing in common: low levels
of oxygen. Ozone provides the body the necessary oxygen required
to treat these illnesses.
Treating Cancer with Ozone
Cells damaged by cancer have an outer shell that is different
from healthy cells. Through a complex chemical reaction, ozone
can penetrate these cells and through an oxidation process will
destroy these cells. Normal cells have a different protective
layer and are therefore unaffected by this mechanism.
Arthritis and Pain Management
Ozone has dramatic effects on reducing pain through a
process called prolotherapy. A small amount of ozone gas is injected
to the area in pain. The gas results in a slight inflammation
which subsequently causes a dramatic increase in blood supply
to the affected area. Through this process, more nutrients, collagen,
and fiber blasts are driven to the area of pain which will result
in regeneration of new healthy tissue. "Prolo" is a
Latin name for regeneration and rebuilding and the technique
has been in use since the time of Hippocrates.
Conditions such as degenerated joints, herniated discs, unresolved
whiplash, torn tendons and ligaments can be greatly helped by
this procedure. Since ozone is a gas, it can readily diffuse
to the surrounding tissue and initiate a healing response to
a wide area.
Following the inital injection, the patient may experience a
slight amount of soreness. This is due to the desired inflammation
which will ultimately result in correcting the damaged tissue.
The number of treatments required depends on the severity of
the problem. Some patients may require as many as 10 injections
to see results, while others can notice improvement after the
first injection.
Chronic Infections
There has been a dramatic increase in illnesses that
are directly or indirectly related to viral infections. Hepatitis,
Epstein-Barr infection, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia
and autoimmune disorders can be treated very effectively using
ozone therapy. As an antimicrobial agent as well as immune system
modulator, ozone delivers a therapeutic benefit unmatched by
any other therapy. Unlike antibiotics, ozone will not damage
normal cells which make the therapy superior and without side
effects.
Applications
Ozone can be administered in many different ways depending
on the condition. Small amounts can be injected in joints and
connective tissue to help with arthritis and pain. Ear insufflations
can be used for chronic sinusitis. Injections into the bloodstream
are administered for more chronic illnesses, through a mechanism
known as Major Autohemo Therapy.
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most convenient and effective procedure involves using a hyperthermic
chamber. Ozone can penetrate through the skin and enter the lymphatic
system. The sauna has an additional benefit of detoxifying the
body from toxins and metabolic waste.
The number of treatments required depends on the condition. For
chronic infections or cancer, the minimum number of treatments
is 20.
Consult with Dr. Shahab Samieian, N.D. regarding the number of
treatments required for your specific condition by calling 406-723-6609,
or toll-free 1-800-330-8352.
Mesotherapy is a medical technique
devised in 1952 by Frenchman Dr. Michel Pistor to treat such
conditions as Rhumatology, Sports Traumatology, infectious diseases,
vascular diseases and to improve circulation. Mesotherapy has
also been found to be useful to treat cosmetic conditions as
well. Cellulite reduction and weight loss can be effectively
managed with the use of Mesotherapy. The treatment stimulates
the mesoderm, or middle layer of the skin, which in turn helps
to disburse the cellulite.
Mesotherapy melts the fat in the skin via painless injections
and breaks up the network of connective tissue fibers that form
trapping fat cells and resulting in cellulite. Mesotherapy breaks
the bands of connective tissues by injecting small amounts of
homeopathic medicine immediately beneath the surface of the skin
(mesoderm) to break down the cellulite and to improve circulation
and lymphatic and venous drainage. Each treatment takes about
ten minutes and is not painful. After the treatment patients
can return to normal activities. After an initial consultation
patients are informed as to how many treatments they will require
which is determined by the amount of cellulite and treatment
required to remedy the situation. The treatment is permanent
and the results are measurable as long as patients do not gain
more than fifteen pounds. Legs, buttocks, abdomen, back and arms
can be treated with equally good results.
When treating cellulite the big concern is breaking down the
connective tissue as opposed to breaking down the fat. Surprisingly,
some women have an abundance of cellulite but a small amount
of fat. The dimpling becomes apparent due to the formation of
these connective tissue bands. After 10 sessions, the cellulite
is typically reduced by at least half. Mesotherapy is also used
as a fat melting weight loss technique.
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Ultraviolet
Blood (UVB) Therapy |
Ultraviolet Blood (UVB) Therapy is also known as Photo-oxidation,
Photoluminescence, and Extracorporeal Photophoresis. Treatment
consists of withdrawing blood from a patient that is then passed
through tubing where it is exposed briefly to an ultraviolet
light. The treated blood is then directly returned to the patient's
bloodstream.
Ultraviolet irradiation of the blood produces the following benefical
chemical reactions:
- Improved micro circulation
and oxygenation of tissues
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Stimulation of the immune
system
- Increased tolerance of
the body towards radiation or chemotherapy
- Cardiovascular protection
through increased metabolism of cholesterol, uric acid, and glucose
- Resolution of vascular
spasms
- Powerful anti-infection
properties
- For a free consultation
to see if UVB Therapy might be appropriate for you, Consult with
Dr. Shahab Samieian, N.D. by calling 406-723-6609, or toll-free
1-800-330-8352.
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- Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
is often effective with a surprising range of ailments including
headaches, allergies, chronic fatigue, depression, back pain,
digestive disorders, joint pain, menstrual disorders, infertility,
sleeping problems, asthma, addictions and stress. Acupuncture
is helpful for many severe chronic illnesses and complaints that
have no easily determined cause and
 for
nagging chronic conditions as well. In fact, the World Health
Organization and the National Institutues of Health have recognized
over 200 conditions that are treatable with acupuncture.
Acupuncture uses extremely thin needles (about the thickness
of two human hairs). Acupuncture needles are sterilized, individually
packaged and disposed of after use. Sensations during acupuncture
treatment vary from feeling nothing at all to a dull tingling
sensation. Most patients find treatments to be very relaxing.
The first visit is called a traditional diagnosis to discuss
symptoms or reasons for seeking treatment and to ascertain the
patient's expected benefits from treatment. The acupuncturist
reviews the patient's health history and performs a physical
examination. The therapist uses this information to recommend
a course of treatment based on the patient's particular condition.
This usually involves weekly or bi-weekly visits for the first
six to eight weeks. After these initial treatments, appointments
are spread out to every other or every third week, then monthly,
then seasonally. The goal is to move the patient toward optimum
health as quickly as possible.
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Hydrogen
Peroxide Therapy |
We offer hydrogen peroxide
therapy. Hydrogen peroxide is administered intravenously to treat
flu, pneumonia, sinusitis and other chronic conditions.
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Vitamins
and Naturopathic Medicines |
- Ask us about our wide
selection of vitamins and naturopathic medicines. We have a natural
medicine pharmacy available with products that are only available
through health care providers. Suppliers who help us stock our
shelves with naturopathic medicines for our patients include:
- Thorne Research
- Standard Process
- Pure Encapsulations
- Metagenics
- Theratech
- Progena
We welcome the chance to answer
any specific questions, or to provide directions
to our Butte office. Please call our toll-free number at 1-800-330-8352.
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