What is Wilson's Syndrome (WTS)?
Have you or anyone you know had many or all of the symptoms of low thyroid? Have they gone to the doctor and checked thyroid labs only to have the labs return as normal? Have you then been told that you don't have hypothyroid and that you don't need to be treated? Wilson's Temperature Syndrome (WTS, also known as Wilson's Syndrome) is a protocol designed for exactly this kind of situation. Not only that, it tends to work well for many other symptoms not typically associated with thyroid, but which are associated with low temperature.

History of WTS
Over a hundred years ago, it was noted that the health of people with a goiter (enlarged thyroid) improved when they took large doses of iodine. It was later noticed that many people who had other related symptoms did even better taking pig thyroid. Improvements were made when they began testing for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) - an indication of thyroid dysfunction. Although the TSH test was more specific for the thyroid, it missed about 60% of the people who had thyroid symptoms. In the 1950's-1970's, Dr. Broda Barnes treated many of these patients with pig thyroid very successfully. These treatments helped alleviate all their symptoms and also helped prevent various forms of chronic conditions, including heart disease. In the 1990's, Dr. Denis Wilson noticed that while that therapy worked well for many people, the dose would often have to be continually increased to the point where it no longer worked, and even made people worse. He developed a different way to treat these people that involved using T3 - the active form of thyroid hormone made by the body. Thus was originated the Wilson's Protocol (WT3).

How does it work?
Most thyroid treatments use either T4 (the less active form of thyroid hormone) or a mixture of T4 and T3 (the active form). Either way, they are giving the T4, which can be converted into T3 in the body's tissues when needed. Unfortunately, that conversion doesn't always work as well as it needs to, and for many people much of the T4 gets converted to Reverse T3 (RT3, a form that blocks the action of T3). This can lead to symptoms of low thyroid, while tricking your brain into thinking that everything's just fine. While treating with T4 can often help with symptoms, it does nothing to fix this problem, and can actually exacerbate the problem. In the Wilson's Protocol (WT3), we treat with just the T3, allowing levels of both the T4 and the Reverse T3 (RT3) to slowly fall. Because of this, it's not uncommon for patients to progress to the point where they can taper off the medicine completely and still do very well - something that almost never happens with any kind of therapy involving T4.

Symptoms Suggestive of Wilson's Syndrome

• Low temperatures
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• PMS
• Irritability
• Fluid Retention
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Hair loss
• Depression
• Decreased memory
• Decreased concentration
• Decreased sex drive

• Unhealthy nails
• Low motivation
• Constipation
• Weight gain
• Dry skin & hair
• Insomnia
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Muscle aches
• Itchy skin
• Elevated cholesterol
• Ulcers
• Heat & cold intolerance

• Bipolar disorder
• Irregular periods
• Severe menstrual cramps
• Low blood pressure
• Frequent colds
• Frequent UTIs (Urinary Tract Infection)
• Light-headedness
• Easy bruising
• Frequent yeast infections
• Low Blood sugar

How Do I Get It?
Dr. Vance has received special training for using this protocol, has met with Dr. Wilson, and has been using it with his patients for over two years now. Before treating a patient using this protocol, we have our patients check their daytime oral temperatures several times over a few days. Next, we do a complete history and physical, as well as draw labs, to rule out other pathology. Then, after counseling with our patients on the protocol and giving them specific instructions, we start them on the medication and have appropriate follow up visits to make sure things are going well.

Side Effects
While the treatment is very safe in almost every case, it is possible to get too much of the thyroid medicine, which could lead to side effects such as increased heart rate, elevated temperature, increased anxiety, jitteriness, chest pains, etc. Typically, we just cut back on the medicine slowly to a point where symptoms are alleviated and patients do very well.

Ozone, an activated form of oxygen, has been used successfully in treating a number of illnesses. It can help kill bacteria, yeasts, fungi, molds, viruses, etc. High Dose Ozone (HDO) is a form of Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH) in which we withdraw blood, heavily oxygenate and ozonate it, and put it back in the body. The difference between MAH and HDO is the amount of blood treated. In MAH, somewhere between 40 and 250 milliliters of blood are removed and replaced. With HDO, we typically remove about 500 mL (1 unit) of blood, heavily oxygenate and ozone it, and return it back to the body. That is considered “one pass.” We can repeat this up to three more times in one visit to get what we call our “four pass” HDO. That means that in total about 2 liters (roughly 40% of your blood volume) is removed, oxygenated and ozonated, and put back in the body.

So what does all this additional oxygen and ozone do? We feel that it can provide additional benefit with fighting against infections, removing toxins, treating autoimmune disorders, and much more. Interestingly, in the patients we have used this therapy for that have postconcussion syndrome, after 3-5 of the four pass treatments, many of their symptoms have resolved. We are optimistic it can help with numerous other conditions as well.

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a term coined by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker to describe what can happen to up to 1/4 of the population when they have persistent significant exposure to toxins. These toxins are often made by mold or bacteria that tend to be plentiful in water damaged buildings. The symptoms can be debilitating and keep getting worse with continued exposure. 

Symptoms can be highly varied, but include things like fatigue, weakness, headaches, light sensitivity, memory and concentration difficulties, joint pains, morning stiffness, cramps, sensitivity to light touch, tingling, shortness of breath, sinus, chronic cough, thirst, appetite and temperature swings, frequent urination, red eyes, blurred vision sweats, decreased mood, ice-pick pains, abdominal pain, diarrhea, numbness, tearing, disorient, metallic taste, static shocks and vertigo. 

In addition to symptoms, a visual contrast sensitivity test can show abnormalities. 

Routine standard labs are typically normal, but highly specialized ones including HLD-DR (genetic test looking for difficulty breaking down the toxins), low Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), elevated Metalo Matrix Protein (MMP-9), elevated Transforming Growth Factor (TGF-b1), and elevated Complement (C3a and C4a), to name a few, can help to make the diagnosis. 

Dr. Vance has been mentored personally by Dr. Shoemaker in evaluating and treating CIRS. If you feel CIRS might possibly be a problem for you or your loved ones, please schedule today. 

EMP Lightning is the latest evolution of the innovative micronutrient formula “EMPowerplus Advanced”. This powerful product has been made even more effective thanks to recent technological advancements and improvements to our unique manufacturing process.

EMP Lightning Stiks contain 36 vitamins, minerals, & amino acids, all designed to support the body and brain.

It now comes in the form of a tasty powder that dissolves right on your tongue. Children, adolescents, and adults all love it! It has never been easier to take your supplements!

What makes it different from every other supplement?

1. Critical Nutrient Balance Instead of containing random amounts of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, each specific nutrient is carefully proportioned to make the whole blend as powerful and effective as possible.

2. Proprietary Manufacturing Process EMP Lightning undergoes an eight-day manufacturing process. The nutrients are micro-sized in a way that doesn’t alter their chemical makeup. This process is designed to mimic the way that nutrients are synthesized in nature, leading to an increase in bio-availability. In other words, the nutrients are absorbed and used by the body faster and more successfully than anything else.
Did you know? Many store-bought nutritional supplements don’t have high bioavailability, which means that most of the actual nutrients that you take in never even get absorbed by the body.

3. DTM Technology This is what makes this product most unique. Our nutrient blend no longer needs to be absorbed in the digestive system, unlike most other nutritional supplements. The powder is simply placed onto the tongue where it is absorbed almost instantly into the bloodstream, bypassing the stomach and gut. This revolutionary delivery system allows people to feel results much faster. People often feel a difference after only taking it once!

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Reasons to find out more about your hormone health:
● If you are feeling fatigued and without enough energy to get through your day
● If you’ve gained weight and can’t seem to get on top of it
● If you have uncontrollable mood swings that make your feel down or short-tempered
● If you can’t fall asleep or stay asleep
● If you have hot flashes
● If your skin itches
● If you are bloated and can’t keep your stomach in
● If you are forgetful and having “senior moments”
● If your sex drive has diminished

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Men and women who are beginning to experience the adverse effects of declining hormone levels are now fortunate enough to have access to knowledgeable practitioners that can help them evaluate their hormone status and advise them concerning which preparations are right for them.

Dr. Vance is not only knowledgeable about hormone replacement therapy and the deleterious effects of deficient hormone levels, but is also dedicated to guiding men and women on the path toward better health as they age.

This is in sharp contrast to the majority of practitioners who still adhere to the long-held belief of an inevitable decline in health in one's later years. This new attitude toward aging as a partly preventable condition is based on the latest research findings published in peer-reviewed medical journals.

In addition to getting you started with bioidentical hormone replacement, we can assist you with other areas of your health. Other valuable insight concerning nutrition, stress reduction, and chronic disease prevention will prove to be of significant value to your overall preventative health program.

By scheduling an appointment, you'll take the first important step in helping prevent or even reverse the not-necessarily-inevitable decline in hormones and health. The subsequent improvements in hormonally related health complaints and significant boost in mood, mental clarity, and overall well-being will have you wondering why you waited so long.

What Is It
Earth is a very large magnet, and there are magnetic currents going through it at a regular basis. It has been theorized that life forms (including humans) have come to use these fields as a way to help cells function better. Unfortunately, in today's society, we are constantly bombarded with other electromagnetic rays and fields which can often disrupt the balance we would get from nature.

​In Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, magnetic pulses are sent through the body to help regain that balance. The theory is that the cells can absorb some of that energy to assist with function.

In our clinic, we have two Hu-Go brand PEMF machines: one is built directly into the back of our HOCATT (ozone sauna), and provides all of its benefits along with the additional support provided by heat, steam, and ozone.

Our other PEMF is located in the center of our building, and is frequented daily by patients using it prior to receiving an IV treatment, or after they have seen Dr. Vance for his Pain Elimination Protocol.

History
Although magnets have long been used in alternative healthcare, the importance of Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Fields was first discovered with sending astronauts into space. When out of the atmosphere for any significant length of time, they began to get sick for some unknown reason. This was fixed only by setting up magnetic fields and pulses similar to those found on Earth within the spacecraft.

​Much research has been done regarding the strength and types of PEMF waves to send, resulting in a wide variety of PEMF machines on the market. They range in strength from very weak (to simulate the earth's magnetic fields) to much stronger (to allow a greater effect, quicker). ​The latest development is the HUGO, which uses a strong magnetic field in a "sandwich" approach, allowing for even more effectiveness of therapy.

Some Benefits of PEMF Therapy
Below is a highly abbreviated list of benefits of PEMF Therapy:

Opening cell membranes
Increased oxygen transport across cell membranes
Increased ability to remove toxins
Increased "energy" available to individual cells
Increased wound healing
Mood improvement

What to Expect for IV Patients
When being used before receiving an IV, the patient lays down on top of a mat that contains a set of coils from the PEMF, and has another mat placed over the top of them. By sandwiching the body from the shoulders down, it creates the electric field necessary to effectively enhance the transportation of nutrients and waste products across the cell membrane, helping cells to detoxify and absorb nutrients more effectively.

After the patient is situated based on their needs, the machine is turned on and adjusted to patient comfort. At lower power settings, the patient may not feel too much of a sensation, but at higher doses they may feel some of their muscles rhythmically contracting. We do not put our patients at a level that is uncomfortable or painful.

The session lasts only 12 minutes. Soon after using the machine, patients may notice reduced pain, increased energy, and improved digestion. They may note these either immediately or the following day.

What to Expect for Patients with Pain
We also use the PEMF as part of our Pain Elimination Protocol (which uses procedures like Neural Therapy and Prolozone, for patients with chronic pain and injured ligaments or joints). We further the efforts of the treatment received by having the patient use a set of wrapped coils to target the painful area like a bullseye. The coils boost circulation and oxygenation, effectively reducing pain and inflammation, aiding healing, recovery, and performance enhancement.

After the patient is situated based on their needs, the machine is turned on and adjusted to patient comfort. At lower power settings, the patient may not feel too much of a sensation, but at higher doses they may feel some of their muscles rhythmically contracting. We do not put our patients at a level that is uncomfortable or painful.

The session lasts only 12 minutes. Soon after using the machine, patients may notice reduced pain, increased energy, and improved digestion. They may note these either immediately or the following day.

 What is Ketamine?
Ketamine is a general anesthetic drug which has been used for all sorts of surgeries world-wide for over 50 years. It is remarkably safe and has even been put on the World Health Organization's list of indispensable medicines that every country should have.

History of Ketamine
Discovered in the 1960's, ketamine was found to provide extraordinarily safe anesthesia, and was used extensively in the Vietnam War. It has since been used frequently around the world for general anesthesia, especially in developing countries. In the 1980's it was occasionally used as a recreational drug (related to PCP), and since then has been used less in the United States. Over the last 10-15 years, it has been recognized increasingly to have significant effects on mood. Multiple studies have shown that it benefits much faster than traditional antidepressants or other medicines.

How Does It Work?
Although the entire mechanism of action is unknown, ketamine is known to affect the NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors in the brain, altering the levels of active glutamate. Questions remain as to whether this is the cause of benefit with mood disorders, but it is quite possible. It also has a dissociative effect causing odd sensations. During the infusion, people generally feel very relaxed, and it's possible that the level of dissociation could possibly help people process events in their lives better.

Conditions Ketamine Might Help

• Treatment of resistant major depressive disorder
• Treatment of resistant generalized anxiety disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Suicidality
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic pain

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What Happens During an Infusion?
Before starting IV Ketamine, patients receive a full medical evaluation, with a review of symptoms, history, medicines tried, etc. Additional medical tests are ordered as needed. Typically six separate ketamine infusions are given with a two-week period, as this can lead to a more sustained benefit. For the infusion itself, an IV line is started and the ketamine is infused at a very specific dose and rate which is closely monitored. Vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, oxygenation levels, etc.) are also closely monitored. Typically the environment is reasonably darkened, and very relaxing music is played in the background. Patients are easily able to respond to questioning during the entire process, but may want to close their eyes since their vision tends to not track well during infusion. During the infusion, people generally feel very relaxed and peaceful. Sometimes other medicines are given to assist with this. Sometimes patients will fall asleep but will be easily aroused. Infusions can last from 30-90 minutes, and afterwards patients are observed until they can walk and communicate without difficulty. They are instructed to not drive for 24 hours, and must be taken home by a friend or family member (we will not infuse without this arranged in advance).

Side Effects
It is possible that with the infusions, patients can have some hallucinations or feel increased depression or anxiety. Occasionally after an individual treatment patients can have increased depression, although this is typically much improved with the next dose. Respiratory depression, while possible is much more rare than with other anesthetics. Elevated blood pressure can occur. Not infrequently patients will have nausea following the therapy, so medicine for this is frequently given.
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How Do I Find Out More?
If this therapy looks like it might be helpful for you or someone you love, call our office to schedule a consult with Dr. Vance for an evaluation to see if ketamine might be an appropriate treatment option.

 What is UBI?
Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI) is a form of therapy in which blood is drawn out of the body, run through ultraviolet light, then run back into the body again. The therapy was discovered in the 1920's during the pre-antibiotic era. At that time, it was found to have a remarkable effect in fighting infection, often bringing otherwise incurable patients back to health.

Conditions Treated
UBI can help with numerous conditions, including just about any form of infection (viruses, bacteria, fungal, etc). It can also help with various  inflammatory, circulation, and skin conditions, as well as different respiratory and autoimmune diseases. 

While the exact mechanism of action is unknown, it is presumed that the ultraviolet light kills infective organisms, breaking them down to allow the body to better make antibodies while increasing various other stimuli to boost the immune response. It can also heighten oxygen levels in the blood for up to a month after treatment. The UV light may also inactivate certain toxins, allowing them to be harmlessly cleared from the body.

How is it Done?
Most often, Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation is administered at the same time as Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH). After the IV is placed, we draw some blood, place it in an IV bag and ozonate it before running it back into the body. On the way back in, it is run through ultra-violet light with various specific frequencies.
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We usually don't give more than two to three of these per week because the die-off of pathogens can be significant.

 What is MAH?
Major Autohemotherapy (MAH) is a form of therapy in which blood is drawn from an IV site, gets oxygenated and ozonated, then reintroduced back into the body.

​The use of ozone in medicine was started in the United States, but much of the advancement in the field happened in Germany. After much experimentation, the modern form was invented.

What Does Ozone Do?

• Kills most bacteria at low concentrations
• Treats all types of fungi
• Fights viruses in a variety of ways
• Stimulates the production of white blood cells
• Increases levels of interferon, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interleukon 2 (IL-2)
• Is antineoplastic
• Helps with heavy metal detoxification
• Degrades petrochemicals
• Increases oxygen in blood
• Creates better ATP (energy) formation
• Improves healing

Diseases Treated:

• Infections of all types (bacterial, viral, fungal)
• Circulatory disorders - central and peripheral
• Geriatric conditions - macular degeneration, memory, and vitality
• Autoimmune diseases - Lupus, Crohn's, arthritis, etc.
• Cancer - augments traditional therapy (is NOT an effective cancer treatment by itself).

How is it Done?
We place an IV in your vein, then remove some blood, and put it in an IV bag, often mixing it with saline. To prevent clotting, we will put in a blood thinner. We then introduce a mix of oxygen and ozone, allowing it to oxygenate the blood. Often times, blood that is very dark coming out of the body becomes a much brighter red (due to the oxygen). Next, we run the blood back into the body through the same IV site. On the way back we will regularly run it through ultraviolet light (see UBI).

 Why IV nutrient therapy?
Let's face it: the food we eat today isn't nearly as nutritious as it used to be. In the quest for bigger, tastier, juicier, crunchier, higher yield, and more colorful food, nutritional value is usually forgotten. Add into that the overworked soils, growth-pushing fertilizers, pesticides and GMO's (genetically modified organisms) and you're left with more and more toxins and less and less nutrition. And this is to say nothing about the toxins we breathe in, drink, and rub on our bodies every day. With the ever-increasing load of toxins and decreasing nutrition in our foods, many turn to "vitamin supplements" which can be tremendously helpful. The problem is that for many people, either their disease has progressed too far or they are unable to properly digest and assimilate enough vitamins to do the trick. In those cases, getting the nutrients intravenously can be a great option!

What Kind of Nutrients?
Apart from water, one of the biggest supplement nutrients we put in our IV's is vitamin C. Humans are just about the only animal that doesn't make their own vitamin C but still need it, so it is usually gotten through diet. Most of us don't get nearly enough.
​Vitamin C can help with fighting any infection, detoxification, autoimmune processes, healing, growth and many other things. In addition to vitamin C we often give various B vitamins, and essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, etc. Other IV nutrients can include things like glutathione and Alpha Lipoid Acid (ALA).

How is it Done?
Before we start any IV's on a patient, we see them for a complete medical evaluation. Different conditions require different protocols.
Typically we tailor the IV nutrients to the needs of the patient, oftentimes starting at a lower dose and working up on the dose as tolerated.
While it is not uncommon for a patient to feel significantly improved after a single IV, it can take a while for many patients to notice a significant sustained difference. Remember, you didn't become sick or nutrient depleted overnight, and it can take some time for things to correct.
Often times we will combine the IV nutrients with Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH) and/or Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI), as well as various other treatment modalities depending on a patient's condition.