• Accommodations
• Nutrition
• Detoxification Program

Our diagnostic tests actually allow you and your team of physicians to see the level of oxidation, heavy-metal toxicity, and "vibrancy" of your cells, giving us a virtual "magnifying glass" into your body. This is very different from traditional Western medicine which focuses on treating symptoms with pharmaceuticals, rather than seeking the root cause of the illness.

The media and nutrition world have accurately bombarded us with the importance of consuming "anti-oxidants" to eliminate or stabilize the "free radicals" that run rampant in our system as a result of the toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis. But what happens once these free radicals go unchecked for long enough, or our system becomes overloaded with environmental toxins that our body just cannot eliminate anymore?

Toxins like mercury from amalgam or "silver" fillings are receiving increasing scrutiny as a silent poison that can seep into our blood system and cross the brain barrier. Our diagnostic tests accurately pinpoint the level of such toxins in your system and determine the effect these toxins are having on your cells and overall health. This type of toxicity is undoubtedly the precursor to major degenerative diseases and accelerates the aging process.

Once we have a clear picture of your cellular health, we can make an accurate diagnosis and recommend a multi-faceted treatment plan that includes nutrition, detoxification, stress management and if indicated, more traditional medical treatments.

Many of our medical treatments focus on intensely nourishing your blood system and cells so that your body can do the work of eliminating the toxins on its own. Treatments like intravenous glutathione, alpha lipoic acid infusions and hyperbaric oxygen, all administered in a medical setting, fortify your body with massive anti-oxidants, allowing your body to do what it does best: flush out toxins, regenerate healthy cells, and return to health and balance.

We have very successfully used Transfer Factor created from your own blood. Transfer factor is the name of the molecules in the immune system that transfer from the mother and establish the immune system in a newborn. We now have a process to create transfer factor from your own blood and inject it back into you, vastly boosting the strength of your auto-immune system. Transfer factor has been studied for decades by scientists from all over the world, and thousands of studies exist. We also have had strong success with autohemotherapy vaccine (vaccine created from your own blood) in treating various autoimmune diseases.

Diagnostic Tests

Diagnostic tests are used to determine how well the body is functioning. Appropriate laboratory testing is essential to the successful diagnosis and treatment of disease. At Wiser Hall, two categories of testing are used.

• Clinical laboratory tests are standard analysis used by physicians worldwide. These tests uncover specific pathology in the body, such as anemia, or kidney infection.
• Functional laboratory tests assess the metabolic activity level of organs and systems in the body.

Treatment program

After all diagnostic tests have been completed, Wiser Hall physicians develop a comprehensive, individualized treatment program that will best serve the unique health needs of each guest. The medical team works closely with the nutrition staff, psychological counselors, fitness instructors, and spa and massage therapists to ensure that each guest receives the most effective treatment possible.

Medical Treatments and Protocols

The Wiser Hall medical team processes protocols for the best therapies from around the world. The team of physicians combines ultimate medical technology incorporating clinical and functional medicine. The result is an integrated program designed to support guests in achieving and maintaining optimal health.

Botanical Therapy

Throughout history, plants have been used to heal the sick. Many modern pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants. The botanical medications used at Wiser Hall are completely safe, and unlike most drugs, they support the body in healing itself, rather than simply suppressing symptoms.

Hyperthermia

When threatened by illness, the body induces fever as one of its first lines of defense. By raising body temperature, the rate of metabolism is increased and the immune system becomes more active. The higher temperature is believed to kill cancer cells and disease-causing microbes, such as bacteria and viruses. Unfortunately, most people have repeatedly suppressed this natural defense mechanism by taking aspirin or acetaminophen every time a fever begins. Eventually, the body becomes unable to effectively raise the temperature on its own. Hyperthermia uses infrared light to raise the body temperature for two hours, thus inducing fever and greatly stimulating the natural healing ability of the body.

Infusions

At times, physicians use high doses of specific nutrients to encourage natural healing. However, because only a certain amount of any vitamin or mineral can be absorbed at one time by the digestive tract, the effect of high dose oral supplementation can be limited. Intravenous infusions of a nutrient, such as vitamin C, bypass this metabolic roadblock and provide direct access to the bloodstream, which carries the nutrient to the tissues that need it.

Orthomolecular Medicine

The term orthomolecular medicine was coined by Linus Pauling, Ph.D. This describes the medical practice of using high quality nutrition and optimal doses of nutritional supplements to prevent disease. Physicians prescribe the appropriate foods, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and amino acids to promote healing. Because they are the highest quality products available, the Wiser Hall medical team uses the best nutritionals to support guests in achieving and maintaining optimal health.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

This treatment uses a painless, low-intensity electrical current to reduce pain and inflammation. The treatment lasts 10-20 minutes and can provide six to eight hours of relief. This therapy is used effectively in place of medication while the source of pain and inflammation is explored. Multiple treatments may result in lasting relief of symptoms. The Micro Current TENS is a similar device that is used specifically to stimulate retinal repair in cases of macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. Guests may experience a barely-perceptible tingling sensation during treatment.

Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine is an integrative and science-based approach to health that treats illness and promotes wellness. Functional medicine focuses on the biochemically unique aspects of each patient, and then employs individually tailored interventions to restore physiological, psychological and / or structural balance.

Functional Medicine is the clinical discipline designed to:

• Anticipate and prevent disease, or
• Correct an existing disease by improving physiological function

The primary clinical focus of functional medicine is on the functional integrity of the body's metabolic systems. The Key Components of Functional Medicine:

• Biochemical Individuality
• Interconnectedness of organ function
• Balance
• Patient centered approach
• Views health & disease as a continuum
• Traditional Lab Testing
• Functional Lab Assessment
• Numerical Data
• Graphical data
• Bare Data
• Data and commentary
• Doctor only education
• Doctor and patient education
• No link to therapeutics
• Interpretive and therapeutic information

True diagnosis of a patient involves not just identifying a group of symptoms but finding the root cause of the symptoms. Once the cause is identified, the treatment regimen becomes clearer. Functional medicine and functional diagnostics combined with traditional lab testing allows the Wiser Hall physician to practice "responsible medicine". This approach integrates the following: Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention

Oral Healthcare

The health of the mouth, teeth, and gums is closely related to the health of the entire body. Oral health problems that have developed beyond the functional level must be treated by specific intervention at the site of the problem, using one of the following therapies:

• Minor surgery: infections in the bone, known as cavitations, are cleaned, disinfected, and sealed to prevent further infection.
• Neural therapy: procaine and/or laser therapy are used to reduce pain.

All guests who have had amalgam dental work are assessed for mercury toxicity. Wiser Hall dentists work closely with the rest of the medical staff to develop a comprehensive detoxification plan for each guest. Removal of mercury amalgam fillings may be recommended, and should only be done by a dentist who is skilled in the safe removal of mercury.

Because detoxification is the focus of the initial treatment program at Wiser Hall, it may not be appropriate to remove amalgams or root canals during this time. Guests may return to Wiser Hall for comprehensive dental care, which is available on a fee-for-service basis.

Intraoral Camera

This high-resolution camera is used to visualize all areas of the oral cavity. This is an effective method of finding potential problems in the teeth, gums, and palate. Images from the camera are displayed on a computer screen and printed in color so the guest can see exactly what the dentist sees. Before and after printouts dramatically highlight the results of therapeutic intervention.

Dental X-ray

A dental X-ray is used to provide information about the health of the oral cavity. The digital panoramic X-ray equipment used at Wiser Hall represents the latest imaging technology.

Detoxification

Detoxification is an important part of the healing process. Even the best therapies will have only limited succes if the body is battling a toxic overload. For this reason, Wiser Hall has developed a comprehensive program of cleansing and detoxification. The diet, medical treatments, fitness program, and spa therapies are all designed to assist the body in ridding itself of toxins. Detoxification focuses on cleansing through the colon and the skin, two of the most important elimination organs of the body.

Toxin Elimination

The human body is an intricate and complex organism. Under normal conditions, the body can fight off disease and stay healthy. However, in our increasingly toxic world, we are under continual assault from pollution, pesticides, processed food, stimulants, and stress. These noxious substances force the body to work constantly to metabolize and excrete toxins. At the same time, we have begun starving ourselves of the nutrients necessary to neutralize and dispose of these poisonous substances. The end result is that the body becomes overwhelmed and begins to lose its ability to function effectively. This process is a contributing factor in the development of many chronic degenerative diseases.

Bacteria in the Digestive System

A healthy digestive system contains a delicate balance of bacteria. 'Friendly' bacteria, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium, synthesize some vitamins and help digest food. These friendly bacteria keep the 'unfriendly' strains of bacteria in check. Harmful bacteria, such as E. coli, ferment undigested food, causing gas, bloating, and other problems. In many individuals, the modern diet can cause toxic accumulation. Toxic overload may cause degenerative disease.

Most raw food creates an environment in which the friendly bacteria flourish. This environment supports appropriate digestion and elimination, and can contribute to better health in the following ways:

• reduced cholesterol
• increased immune function
• reduced bad breath, gas, and yeast infections

Dry Skin Brushing

The skin is the largest detoxification organ of the body. Dry skin brushing is an important part of the detoxification process because it removes dead skin cells, improves circulation, opens pores, and increases the skin's ability to remove toxins. The only equipment needed is a natural bristle body brush, preferably one with a detachable long handle. It is important to keep the brush clean, as it will be removing dead skin and impurities from the body. Every few days, wash the brush with a mild soap, rinse well, towel dry, and allow 24 hours for further drying before using it again.

Benefits of Dry Skin Brushing

• Removes dead skin and other impurities
• Keeps pores open for better toxin elimination
• Stimulates and increases blood circulation throughout the body
• Stimulates hormone and oil producing glands
• Rejuvenates the nervous system by stimulating nerve endings in the skin
• Helps prevent colds, especially when used with hot/cold showers
• Makes skin look younger, fresher, and softer
• Dry Skin brushing is of particular importance during fasting, when the body is releasing toxins.

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