During the late summer and fall of 1999 I was experiencing considerable chest pain. It was typical of the "someone is standing on my chest" variety. My doctor was concerned and ordered a stress test.

While waiting a month to got the stress test I followed the suggestions of a friend and also a relative who both had taken chelation. Dr. Ron Young, at the Centre for Preventive Medicine in Calgary, ordered many tests immediately and requested that I come back after the results of the stress test were determined.

After approximately two minutes on the treadmill I was taken off and later the same day was in the office of a cardiologist. After having tests, the specialist prescribed nitro-glycerin and told me that hopefully I could go for a year before requiring either angioplasty or a by-pass operation. I, of course, immediately had the prescription filled and commenced using the Nitro patch, with excellent results, I might add.

Shortly after, I returned to see Dr. Young. Based on the results of the tests he had ordered, plus the stress tests, etc. Dr. young concluded that I was a prime candidate for chelation. After nine chelation treatments my angina pain showed a noticeable decrease. So much so that my wife and I continued with our plans to go to Mexico for our winter vacation. During the seven weeks we were away a patch was necessary on very few occasions.

On our return in late February the chelation treatments were resumed and at time of writing - one year almost to the day of the first treatment, I can report that the last Nitro patch I have needed was in early June of 2000. It certainly appears that my need for invasive surgery has been put on the shelf for now, and hopefully forever.

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The cost of our "treatment" oriented Medicare system in Canada is out of control. My not requiring surgery has saved the health care system substantial dollars and much pain and suffering to myself. It would seem to me that it is high time more emphasis is placed on preventive medicine, by both doctors and governments, and that funding be approved in Canada to cover the costs of Alternative medicine, thus making it affordable for more Canadians.

Rodney James, Okotoks, AB

 *Source:  Letter published on web page with permission from Rodney James