Archive for November, 2004
Naas centre at forefront of new blood research
Friday, November 26th, 2004
by Lisa Anne Crooks
A Naas medical centre has become the focus of attention for medical professionals across the country. The Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine, Naas, is leading the way in advanced microscopy and causing quite a stir within the industry. The Naas centre is the first to bring a new technology of Nutritional Blood Analysis to Ireland.
Felipe Reitz, Biologist and head of advanced Microscopy Research at ICIM, first introduced this new technology to Ireland in August of this year and since then he has been inundated with calls for appointments and information. Using a high definition microscope, state of the art computer technology and one drop of blood, Felipe can determine how healthy or unhealthy the patient’s blood sample is. This analysis has already proved invaluable in the early detection of serious health conditions. The new system has aroused interest from various sectors of the community with top consultants contacting the Naas centre for more information.
Speaking to the Kildare Nationalist, Felipe explains the groundbreaking new analysis. “The blood consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma. It is in the plasma that we find proteins, water and fat. But sometimes bacteria, fungi and chemicals (pollutants) can be found in the blood causing “silent harm,” explained Felipe. “Most conditions could be derived from this interaction and early detection can be vital. With simply a single drop of blood the microscope and a monitor the patient can see how the various elements interact-live. As a live blood sample is used, the patient can actually see the cells moving across the screen. “Normally dead blood cells are analysed in standard hospital blood tests. This method is quick and pain-free and a highly effective means of analysing your current state of health at a deep cellular level,” he said. Thanks to teams of dedicated researchers from Germany, Eastern Europe and New Zealand, the micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi and parasite) can now be observed and classified in terms of the stage of its lifecycle. Through their research, Felipe can determine the stage of the micro-organism how advanced it is and thus its effect on the quality of the patient’s blood.
Digestive disorders, anaemia, heavy metal toxicity, chemical toxicity, dehydration, and predisposition to degenerative conditions are just some examples of illnesses that are detected in the blood. “A comprehensive analysis is made and catalogued. A report is then submitted to the patient’s doctor or health professional to help in diagnostic process,” he added. A consultation with Felipe can take up to one to two hours and costs E120.00. The procedure is painless and only the tiniest drop of blood is needed to conduct the tests which have instant results.
The new analysis has created quite a stir also within the equine industry as owners, breeders and trainers are now turning to the Naas centre for advice on the health of their horses. Trainers bring samples of their horse’s blood for analysis and Felipe can tell them within seconds if the horse has any chemicals in its system or if it has a build up of lactic acid. “It has opened up so much, the possibilities are really endless,” he said. Felipe Reitz ATCM, MCGS is the director of Medical Qi Gong Society and Head of the Advanced Microscopy Research Dept at ICIM. He has participated in numerous research projects in Microbiology, Bio-technology and Human Physiology. He is also a registered Acupuncturist and member of the ATCM (Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine).
For further information please contact Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine Tel./Fax.: 00353 0 45 844819 or e-mail: info@icim.ie
Integrated Medicine Centre is the first of its kind in Europe
Tuesday, November 9th, 2004
The first centre in integrated medicine in the whole of Europe has opened in Naas. The Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine (ICIM) based at Monread Avenue is the very first of its kind in Europe and has already built up a solid reputation in its first six months of operation. The centre focuses on natural and alternative medicine and treatments and practitioners work in tandem with mainstream medical practitioners.
Each of the 15 practitioners based at the centre focuses on particular aspects of treatments, physical, mental and or emotional difficulties. The centre also provides a unique testing service to patients who require full blood test, hormone test, liver functions or allergy testing. Traditionally patients having standard tests such as blood tests done often wait for up to two weeks for results. The ICIM provides the patient and local GPs access to results within one or two days and some test results can be determined while the patient waits.
Felipe Reitz and Jean FitzGerald, the centre directors believe that this speedy method allows for more efficient and effective treatment of patients. “The testing that we do here allows us to determine necessary treatments almost immediately,” said Felipe. “Because we can give speedy prognosis the patient’s treatment can begin earlier and traditional medical testing such as a standard blood test at the end of the treatments will show how effective the natural treatment has been. This is very useful for research purposes.”
The 23 different types of treatments available at the centre include acupuncture, Qi Gong or Chi Kung, cranial osteopathy, allergy testing, homeopathy, osteopathy, reflexology, reiki, neuro linguistic programming, counselling, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy. Jean FitzGerald, a homeopath and bio-resonance practitioner, works closely with traditional general practitioners who often refer their patients to the centre for treatment. Jean currently attends her Mayfair practise in London monthly and has held clinics at Harley St. as well as at the world famous Hale Clinic which treated celebrities such as Tina Turner and the late Princess Diana. Jean started her own training with Dr. Harold Gaier - one of the top naturopaths in Britain - at the hale Clinic. Jean is now considered to be the top specialists in allergy testing in Ireland.
A graduate of biology, science and the power of natural herbs and flowers has always been a passion of Felipe and his family. Felipe’s granduncle Raulino Reitz was one of the most famous botanists in the world and is accredited to the discovery of over 700 different types of orchids. Felipe also spent 12 years working in the field of martial arts, which directed him towards acupuncture. His unique approach to treatment allows him to combine methods of medical Qi Gong - an ancient art of self -healing - with acupuncture.
For further information please contact Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine Tel./Fax.: 00353 0 45 844819 or e-mail: info@icim.ie (more…)