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Cyclic Variations in Altitude Conditioning / CVAC (Aug 2009)

Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (Summer 2009)

Microdose Biomodulation / Biopuncture (June 2009)

Class IV Laser 980nm with Frequency Modulation (Summer 2008)

Electro Interstitial Scanning (Summer 2008)

Photon Directed Actions (2008)

Breast Thermography (January 2006)

    A thermogram is an infrared thermal image. An infrared camera is used to photograph the heat coming from your skin. We use a state-of-the-art ultra-sensitive infrared camera and sophisticated computer software to detect, analyze, and produce high-resolution diagnostic images of these temperature and vascular changes. The equipment is so sophisticated that according to an article in Alternative Medicine Magazine, September 1999, thermography enables detection at the very beginning of angiogenesis so that it may be two to three years ahead of other diagnostic devices. We now know that it can see abnormal function well before that. It may differentiate between cysts and tumors. For this reason thermography could be used in younger women, those for whom mammography would not be effective. The heat pattern is analyzed by one of the world's experts in thermography and the report is sent back to us within a few days. The procedure is non-invasive: nothing enters or touches the body. Our thermograms are entirely private. There is no compression as there is with mammography. There is absolutely no risk of injury, radiation, etc. Unlike other centers doing themrography, we do a functional challenge that helps us identify abnormalities that could otherwise be missed.

Frequency Specific Microcurrent (Fall 2005)

    Microcurrent is a faint electric current that is so small it is measured in millionths of an amp.  By comparison a TENS unit and most other electro-therapies produce milliamps, 1000 times greater. Your own cells generate a current in the microamp range and this is why you can not feel it - the current is so low it does not stimulate sensory nerves. What it does is dramatically stimulate ATP (energy) production in the cells of your body. In doing so, this dramatically increases the tissue's healing rate. The almost immediate response to the correct microcurrent suggests that other mechanisms are involved as well.  The exact effects or changes that result from microcurrent frequencies have not been proven because no biopsies have been done after microcurrent has been applied.  Nevertheless the changes in the tissue are unmistakable; scars will often suddenly soften; trigger points often become less painful; swelling often drains within minutes when the "correct" frequency is applied. In many situations the changes seen seem to be long lasting and in many cases permanent.

    I believe FSM works on the principle of biologic resonance. A singer can shatter a glass when the note resonates with the crystal structure of the glass. Microcurrent frequencies seem to be able to resonate with biologic tissue when the frequency is correct. Once the tissue is changed and stable, it seems to be able to stay in the new configuration with proper nutritional support. Animal research confirms that the frequency to reduce inflammation reduces inflammation by 62% in a mouse model. Prescription drugs reduce inflammation by 45% in the same mouse research. The FSM reduced inflammation in other studies almost immediately as well.

    Every patient responds individually but the changes to the muscles seem to be long lasting. About 60% to 80% of the changes created in one treatment last until the next treatment, about four to seven days. Your muscles are used to being the way they are and may return to the old configuration if not treated again. Although patients have had permanent changes in one treatment, the average number of treatments depends on the complexity of the problem.

Arterial Health Assessment through DPA (Fall 2005)

    The DPA (Digital Photo-plethysmograph Analyzer) is a FDA approved device used to measure and analyze pulse waveforms and heart rate. The measurement probe is placed on your finger (or toe) and a LED light is transmitted through your finger to a photodiode sensor on the other side. The sensor detects how much light was absorbed by the hemoglobin in your blood vessels. The DPA converts the changes in light into a waveform and graph, which are used to assess your heart rate, blood vessels, and the power and speed of your heart muscle. For example, the proportion of your blood pumped out during each beat compared to the amount that remains in your heart at the beginning of the next beat, is called the ejection fraction. The ejection fraction estimates the hearts pumping ability based on the relationship between end diastolic volume, stroke volume, end systolic volume, and ejection fraction.

    From the information provided, the following can be assessed: Early detection of hypertension, early detection of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), blood circulation status, the relative age of your blood vessels, and disturbances in the smaller blood vessels not found when measuring you blood pressure with a cuff.

Toxic Metals and why there is variable toxicity and successful excretion (March 2006)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Low Level Lasers

Body Composition Assessment (BIA)

Family Constellation Therapy

Weight Loss through our Ultra-Lite Program

Choice Care Termination

Health Bulletin given to all new patients

Summer 2004 Health Bulletin

Fall 2000 Health Bulletin

Spring 2000 Health Bulletin

January 2000 Health Bulletin

Spring 2006…

Recently added Diagnostic Services:

·         An updated Balancing Brain Biochemistry Questionnaire is a two page survey that helps identify patterns of imbalanced dopamine, serotonin, acetylcholine, GABA, and methylation.  All of theses are important neurotransmitters.

·         Single Sensory Nerve Conduction through the Medi-DX allows us to determine nerve injury or irritation very precisely. In fact it is more precise than many of the techniques used by neurologists in their nerve conduction studies.  It is also painless and takes only 15-20.”  We have found that many individuals with persistent pain in their back, legs, neck, etc. are in fact related to a specific nerve root injury.  By identifying the exact level of dysfunction, specific nutrition for that particular site can be considered, referral for more definitive testing can be justified, or physical therapy to the source of the problem can be tried. The procedure is generally insurance reimbursable.

·         Visual Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) is a biomarker for neurotoxicity issues.  Since the retina in the back of the eye is a cluster of nerves directly connected to the brain, VCS is a sensitive way of assessing the effects of toxins neurologic function.  The test was introduced from an Ken Hudnell, PhD of the EPA to detect nerve toxins such as might be found in Lyme disease, toxic mold exposure, etc.

·         Arterial Stiffness Index (ASI) is a non-invasive test that indicates the hardness of the arteries, which in turn describes a key aspect of cardiovascular health.  Diminished arterial elasticity is an early indicator of vascular disease.  “Arterial stiffness appears to correlate well with the presence of vulnerable plaques that are prone to rupture and cause myocardial infarction or strokes in patients with plaque measurements of less than 50% occlusion” (DeKorte CL in European J of Ultrasound 1998;7:219-234).  What this means is that you may appear to have clean arteries but if they are unhealthy they may have areas that are vulnerable to breaking off and causing damage.  The ASI also reports the pulse pressure, which also gives insight into cardiovascular risk.  Given the fact that heart disease and stroke are the most common causes of premature death in the country, the ASI is indicated for adult patients with a family history of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or elevated blood lipids.  It is independent of blood pressure and predicts the progression of hardening of the arteries.  Included with the ASI is measurement of the ankle brachial index that shows if your legs are losing blood flow.

·         Nerve Express 2.2 uses subtle changes in the rhythm of your heart to assess your autonomic nervous system, which is made up of the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.  The main effect of the sympathetic nervous system is to mobilize your body and boost your fight or flight reaction for emergency situations.  As a result, your heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, and blood leaves your vital organs in preference to your muscles.  It is a biomarker for aging.  Conversely the parasympathetic nervous system is the restful or conserving branch of the autonomic nervous system involved in digestion, metabolism, and healing.  The graph provided by the Nerve Express gives you a clear picture of how well are you balanced, are the therapies right for you and in the proper dosages.

·         We continue to offer computerized thermography, Page anthropometric measurements, nutritional cardiograph studies, body fat-cell-water composition profiling, etc.

Therapy:

·         Our Weight Loss Program is a success and available through Advanced Health Programs.  It has been very successful for over 80 of our adult and teenage patients wanting to lose weight.  Whether it is the last 10 pounds or more than 100 pounds to lose, if are ready to lose weight, you will. Check out the web page if you want to lose weight quickly, safely, and under our guidance.

·         The use of a specific magnetic mattress pad has been very helpful in helping remove mercury and lead from the body via the urine.  What we have seen is not only an increase in the excretion of mercury but also lead.  For many children, there has been a remarkable improvement in behavior, processing, cognitive function, etc.  We rent these special mattress pads for use by our patients at home…

·         NeuroEmotional Technique has been expanded to address core belief issues in addition to post-traumatic events that have left imprints.  With Core beliefs, there is not necessarily an event that has occurred but perhaps an indoctrination or cultural belief that does not lead to optimal health or self fulfillment.  Some examples are the subconscience belief that suffering is necessary part of life, money is evil, your will never be successful, etc.  Like all of the these techniques, it is only for existing patients and is performed through Advanced Health Programs.

·         Dr. Kaslow had hoped to employ Koryo Hand Acupuncture (KHT) for skeletal pain conditions but has yet to find the time for advanced training.  In the interim, only simple situations are amenable.  It is much more potent than traditional needle acupuncture.

·         Recent additions to the Nutritional Pharmacy include Vascular Health, which addresses elevayted lipoprotein (a), homocysteine, and cholesterol. Cell Regulator addresses Linus Pauling’s and Mathias Rath’s work on cell adhesion in cancer spread.  Neuro-T Supply is an update of our neurotransmitter repletion program with added support and a much lower cost. 

Recent Office Policy Changes:

All of the services provided through Advanced Health Programs are only on a cash only basis.  These include BioResonance Feedback Technique (BRFT), Computerized Thermography (CRT), NeuroEmotional Technique (NET) and Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Breast Thermography, the Ultra-Lite Weight loss program, Nutritional Counseling, I.V. glutathione or secretin, and Medi-Body Pack detoxication.

We continue to explore the paperless office but because HIPPA has been forced upon us, this has been delayed.

Kristal does all of the billing and can be contacted through billing@drkaslow.com.  Sandy and Shelley continue to split the other front office responsibilities. 

The Web Site

There are updated web pages on low level laser therapy, body composition profiling, more specifics on lab work such as C-Reactive Protein and Lipoprotein (a), how we choose nutritional supplements, etc.  An outstanding video link on the toxicity of mercury on nerves can be seen on your computer.  It is well worth checking out.  A form of counseling and therapy is worth reviewing if you have family issues.  Dr. Kaslow recommends this for many of his patients.  A brief description of Family Constellation Therapy is for your information and exploration.  Every few months we will try to add new information, current office changes, etc.

Requests about E-mail…

Our e-mail is operating well but be patient! Concise but specific messages for Dr. Kaslow from existing patients should be sent to drkaslow@drkaslow.com. End your message with your full name, preferred phone number and fax number. Please do not send email as an "attachment."  In fact, it is our office policy to not accept or open any email attachments due to chance that viruses are transmitted this way.  Besides, attachments are slower to read and print.  E-mail is not meant to substitute for an in office or telephone consultation.  I can not respond adequately to involved and complex questions.

E-mail inquiries from those who are not patients in the practice will be returned as times permits.

For billing inquiries you can email billing@drkaslow.com. Thanks for keeping your account current. Kristal should respond to your inquiries either by phone or email.

Because email is MUCH MORE EFFICIENT for you and for us, we encourage you to communicate with our Nutritional Pharmacy via the email. This will reduce the need to leave messages on the answering machine and free up the phone line for calls that require "live" assistance. We do enjoy talking with you, and we are trying to free up another phone line so you can speak with us directly. To order supplements, please email us at supplements@drkaslow.com.

A thought from Wayne Dyer is very profound and often helpful: "You don't have problems; you just think you do." Keep your perspective and focus on the good things that are inherent in nearly everything in and around you. As you achieve greater health, it is important to recognize the wisdom shared by Michael Berg in his book The Secret … “The only way to achieve true joy and fulfillment is by becoming a being of sharing.”  I look forward to 2006 as your health coach and medical doctor. 

May the blessings that we have been provided bless others.