Spring
2006…
Recently added
Diagnostic Services:
- THERMOGRAPHY: 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. 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. Colleen and Patty
are trained to obtain the thermographic images.
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DIGITAL PULSE
ANALYZER: 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:
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Early
detection of hypertension
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Early
detection of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
·
Blood
circulation status
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The
relative age of your blood vessels
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Disturbances
in the smaller blood vessels not found when measuring you blood pressure with a
cuff.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We
continue to offer computerized thermography, Page anthropometric measurements,
nutritional cardiograph studies, body fat-cell-water composition profiling,
etc.
Therapy:
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FREQUENCY SPECIFIC
MICROCURRENT (FSM): 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’t feel it - the
current is so low it doesn’t 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. We suggest nutritional support tailored to
your condition to help create lasting change.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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Recent
additions to the Nutritional Pharmacy include Formula HT, which addresses elevayted
lipoprotein (a), homocysteine, and cholesterol. Cell Forte addresses Linus Pauling’s and
Mathias Rath’s work on cell adhesion in cancer
spread. NeuroPlus 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.
