INUSpheresis®

INUSpheresis® is a type of blood purification in which environmental toxins and harmful immune complexes are filtered out of the blood.

The procedure is part of double filtration plasmapheresis, whereby the filters used are able to remove a wide range of harmful substances and environmental toxins from the body. This is why INUSpheresis® is also known as environmental apheresis.

The INUSpheresis® filters are based on the active principle of a sea sponge. This unique structure enables fast and effective blood purification, which can be an enormous relief for chronically ill patients in particular.

At Alpine BioMedical, we combine INUSpheresis® with individually adapted accompanying measures, so that the therapeutic effect can be optimally adjusted.

The principle of INUSpheresis® is based on double filtration plasmapheresis, whereby two filters are used.

The process is divided into several steps:

1. The blood is taken from the arm vein of one arm.
2. The solid components of the blood are separated from the liquid components (blood plasma). This is done with the pre-filter.
3. The blood plasma enters the main filter, which is selected according to the patient’s clinical picture. In the main filter, the contaminating and harmful substances are filtered out of the bloodstream.
4. The purified blood is returned via the arm vein of the other arm.

The duration of INUSpheresis® is approx. 2 to 3 hours and depends on individual factors such as blood viscosity or the size of the veins used.

Ideally, INUSpheresis® should be performed 2 to 4 times, with a one-day break between each treatment.

INUSpheresis® works via different mechanisms that reinforce each other and make this method so effective. In addition to the effective filtration and purification of the blood, INUSpheresis® has a number of other health effects. We will discuss all the important effects below.

INUSpheresis® filters the harmful substances into the so-called eluate.

The eluate is therefore the filtered-out liquid residue, which is collected in a bag and can be tested after filtration.

Many thousands of such eluates have now been tested for their ingredients, which is why it is possible to say very precisely what can be filtered out of the bloodstream by INUSpheresis®. The exact ingredients are listed below.

INUSpheresis® improves blood circulation throughout the entire body. This results in an improved cell supply with building blocks and oxygen and an easier removal of metabolic waste products. Not only the large vessels and small capillaries show increased blood flow (microcirculation), but also the fluidity of the blood itself is optimized. This further improves the detoxifying effect of INUSpheresis®.

After all the blood has been purified by INUSpheresis®, an effect known as the osmotic gradient occurs. The purified blood ensures that the surrounding connective tissue, cells and mitochondria release their stored toxins into the bloodstream via a concentration gradient.

These additional effects can greatly improve the detoxification of the body.

The circulation of the body and the flow properties of the blood are optimized and the toxins flow into the blood capillaries via a concentration gradient.

In this way, INUSpheresis® can relieve important organs, such as the brain, and support recovery.

As mentioned above, INUSpheresis® has various effects on the organism.

These changes in the body mean that the various compartments, i.e. parts of the body, can be detoxified step by step.

In order for all compartments of the body to be detoxified effectively, correct planning of the INUSpheresis® sessions is necessary:

1. First INUSpheresis®, which cleanses compartments one and two in particular.
2. As the formation of the porins takes approx. 24 hours, a one-day break should be taken. During this time, the membranes of the cells and mitochondria can regenerate – porins and transport proteins are integrated.
3. The second INUSpheresis® takes place on the third day. By adapting and regenerating the membranes, toxins and harmful substances are removed from the cells and mitochondria.

In this way, a large amount of toxins can be removed from the body within three days and two INUSpheresis® sessions.

The databases of the analyzed eluates show the following filtered out substances:

In general, the harmful substances are present in the form of complexes and, depending on their molecular structure, bind to various structures circulating in the blood. To name a few, albumin-heavy metal complexes, lipoprotein-pesticide complexes, rheumatic complexes and immune complexes with bound toxins can be found.

These harmful substances burden all body cells with their mitochondria, block enzymes and influence hormonal and neuronal communication processes – just to name a few points. This can throw the body out of balance, which can result in various symptoms of illness.

If the organism is freed from this step by step, the physiological weight can be restored. Particularly when INUSpheresis® is incorporated into a well thought-out and integrative concept, rapid success is possible.

INUSpheresis® is particularly effective for chronic illnesses caused by environmental toxins.

Chronic illnesses are always based on toxicological and immunological imbalances. This is precisely where INUSpheresis® comes in, by effectively freeing the body of toxins and relieving the immune system.

1. Chronic inflammation and autoimmune diseases are characterized by a derailed immune system, which leads to pronounced blockages and dysregulation in the body. INUSpheresis® can filter out pathological, inflammatory molecules, thereby calming the immune system and restarting physiological processes. This makes targeted therapy possible again without excessive immune reactions.
2. Patients with chronic exposure to toxins also show strong physical blockages and regulatory imbalances. Here too, INUSpheresis® therapies can ensure that the toxic load is reduced and physiological processes can take place. Detoxifying and strengthening measures that were not possible before can be integrated into the treatment after INUSpheresis®.
3. In patients with a genetically limited detoxification capacity, more toxins are stored than can be eliminated. As a result, such people experience a creeping toxin load, which can sooner or later lead to illness. With regular INUSpheresis® treatments, the accumulation of toxins can be minimized, thus prophylactically preventing illness.
4. Exposure to toxic substances and the function of the immune system go hand in hand. A substance that has a toxic effect on the body can lead to a defense at the level of the immune system. Consequently, patients with toxin exposure always have a certain derailment of the immune system. At the same time, patients with chronic immunological symptoms also have a toxicological problem.

Patients with long-standing chronic illnesses are very often difficult to treat because, among other things, the body is heavily burdened with toxins and the immune system is out of balance. Various approaches to therapy can lead to a significant deterioration in the condition, which is why treatments often have to be discontinued and do not lead to the desired result.

INUSpheresis® can be used ideally here and provide the patient with great relief.

In general, all patients with chronic illnesses and a long health history can benefit from INUSpheresis®.

The key pro-inflammatory enzymes are lowered so that the entire aggressive immune cascade is down-regulated. Harmful toxins are filtered out, restoring physiological body functions and calming the immune system.

The exact clinical pictures and symptoms for which INUSpheresis® has shown success are as follows:

Various studies have shown evidence of an improvement in the health condition with Long Covid. This is due to the effective removal of immunologically active substances from the blood, which can cause Long Covid symptoms.

Studies on INUSpheresis® and Long Covid:

Patients with chronic exposure to toxins, e.g. mercury, lead, aluminum, pesticides, solvents, etc., can benefit from INUSpheresis®. The investigations of the eluates as well as various studies prove the detoxifying effect on the body.

Studies on INUSpheresis® and environmental impact:

Chronic inflammation and immune disorders often involve a pronounced imbalance in the immune system. This imbalance, in which the immune system often overreacts, should definitely be normalized. By filtering aggressive inflammatory substances, pathological immune complexes and altered protein structures, the immune system can be relieved and calmed.

Studies on INUSpheresis® and inflammation / immune disorders:

Double filtration apheresis, such as INUSpheresis®, is able to filter out messenger substances that suppress the immune system (so-called immunosuppressive factors) from the blood plasma. Such a procedure can additionally support cancer therapies and improve the outcome

INUSpheresis® is also helpful after completion of therapies with chemotherapeutic agents or during breaks in therapy. The toxic effect can be significantly minimized by filtering the blood and the body is relieved.

Studies on double filtration apheresis and tumor:

Since pain and the immune system can be closely linked, it is not surprising that INUSpheresis® can help with chronic pain.

Studies on double filtration apheresis and pain:

As INUSpheresis® has the capability to filter autoantibodies from blood plasma, improvements in autoimmune diseases can be observed. Patients with conditions such as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, Sjögren’s syndrome, Guillain-Barré syndrome, lupus, or myasthenia gravis may benefit from the integration of INUSpheresis® into the overall treatment plan.

Studies on double filtration apheresis and autoimmune diseases:

Depending on the filter used, INUSpheresis® can be used to filter out various harmful lipid compounds from the blood plasma. This is particularly beneficial for the blood vessels and the heart.

With the help of special filters, INUSpheresis® is able to filter out disease-relevant factors of the cardiovascular system. Problematic cholesterol, lipoproteins and triglycerols are removed from the blood into the eluate, thereby relieving the cardiovascular system.

Patients with arteriosclerosis, PAOD (peripheral arterial occlusive disease) or who have suffered a stroke or heart attack can benefit from INUSpheresis® therapy.

Studies on Inuspheresis® and cardiovascular diseases:

Microcirculatory disorders can cause diseases such as macular degeneration, sudden hearing loss or tinnitus. Initial symptoms can also manifest themselves as cold hands and feet.
INUSpheresis® is able to improve the flow properties of the blood and thus also the microcirculation in the capillaries.

Studies on INUSpheresis® and microcirculation:

Various environmental toxins have been linked to Alzheimer’s and dementia. For example, the insecticide and pesticide DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) has been found to cause Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Studies of the eluate have shown that INUSpheresis® filters DDT out of the blood.

The deposition of amyloids in the brain can also promote dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Double filtration apheresis is able to filter out the harmful amyloids from the blood plasma.

Studies on INUSpheresis® and Alzheimer’s / dementia:

In most patients with rheumatism (rheumatoid arthritis), “rheumatoid antibodies” are detected, which have a negative impact on the clinical picture.
With the help of INUSpheresis®, such antibodies can be effectively filtered out of the blood, which improves the symptoms.

Blood purification with INUSpheresis® can also provide effective relief for other rheumatic diseases, e.g. fibromyalgia, psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren’s syndrome, lupus or dermatomyositis.
Studies on INUSpheresis® and rheumatism / rheumatic forms:

As these diseases can generally have immunological as well as toxicological components, INUSpheresis® can be used to support the condition. It is important to note that INUSpheresis® is only one part of the overall integrative concept.

Studies on double filtration plasmapheresis and neurodegenerative diseases:

Fatigue and ME-CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis – chronic fatigue syndrome) are characterized by extreme tiredness. If the fatigue lasts longer than 6 months, it is no longer referred to as fatigue, but as ME-CFS.

As fatigue and ME-CFS can be linked to the presence of various antibodies, autoantibodies and pro-inflammatory messengers, INUSpheresis® can provide effective relief.

Study on INUSpheresis® and fatigue / ME-CFS

INUSpheresis® can be effective for various chronic infections. For example, therapeutic effects can be seen in late Lyme disease, viral infections (such as EBV, hepatitis C, HIV) or chlamydia.
Harmful immune complexes and cytokines can be partially filtered out of the blood.

Studies on double filtration plasmapheresis and chronic infections:

INUSpheresis® can provide high-quality support for the treatment of skin diseases with immunological causes.

For example, double filtration plasmapheresis has proven its worth in skin diseases such as pemphigus, neurodermatitis (atopic eczema) or psoriasis.

Patients with chronic exposure to toxins, e.g. mercury, lead, aluminum, pesticides, solvents, etc., can benefit from INUSpheresis®. Eluatem tests and various studies confirm the detoxifying effect on the body.

Nowadays, our body is exposed to many different toxins. As long as the body manages to expel more toxins than are absorbed, toxin accumulation does not occur – the chance of becoming chronically ill is correspondingly low.

Some people have a genetic disorder of the body’s own detoxification, which limits the breakdown and removal of toxins – the chance of developing a chronic illness increases.

People with such a genetic disorder should definitely keep their toxin exposure as low as possible and consider measures to support the body in detoxification.
Studies on INUSpheresis® and detoxification:

INUSpheresis® does not work according to the principle of “the more the better”.

Instead, it is important that INUSpheresis® is established in a well thought-out and effective practice concept.

1. Detailed anamnesis and discussion of the medical history. In this way, various causes of the illness can be uncovered and discussed.
2. Various laboratory tests
3. Measurement of the eluate (filtered residue)
4. Integration of measures to increase the cleansing of the body and create a healthy body image. Recognizing sources of exposure and stopping exposure.
5. Restoration of the organism’s self-healing powers.

The treatment concept should include various options to individually increase the release of toxins from deep layers of tissue. This can make the therapy more effective and less complicated.

Many thousands of INUSpheresis® treatments have now been successfully performed and no significant side effects have been identified.

Possible side effects and risks include:

Before undergoing INUSpheresis® treatment, an injection of approximately 5000 IU of heparin is necessary. This involves a low-dose administration, comparable to thromboembolism prophylaxis before surgeries.

Two accesses need to be established in the elbow creases to facilitate the removal of contaminated blood and the reintroduction of purified blood.

The duration of an INUSpheresis® session is approximately 2 to 3 hours.

INUSpheresis® draws upon approximately 20 years of experience and research, showcasing the positive effects of this method. Various experiences and testimonials from treated patients can be found on the internet.

An INUSpheresis® treatment with our special fundamental concept costs CHF 2,900. The costs may vary depending on the additional concept in which the therapy is embedded. Such an individually adapted therapy protocol is crucial in order to make the most of the effects of INUSpheresis® for your health. You can find out more about the individual accompanying concept in the next section.

An INUSpheresis® treatment with our special fundamental concept costs CHF 2,900. The costs may vary depending on the additional concept in which the therapy is embedded. Such an individually adapted therapy protocol is crucial in order to make the most of the effects of INUSpheresis® for your health. You can find out more about the individual accompanying concept in the next section.

INUSpheresis® costs are currently not covered by health insurance.

Depending on the cause of the illness to be treated, we can create a highly individualized therapy protocol for our patients. This is unique for each patient and tailored to their needs.

The INUSpheresis® treatment and the entire detoxification process is planned using the latest laboratory analysis. This takes into account the individual genetic potential and the initial biochemical situation. Moreover, precisely coordinated additional measures, which consist of effective technical methods and traditional naturopathic procedures, complement the INUSpheresis® treatment and maximize the health effects. A step-by-step implementation and continuous monitoring increases safety and therapeutic success.

In a consultation with one of our doctors, you can design a program with us to make the most of the effects of INUSpheresis®.

Please ask for a free, 10-minute information session with one of our doctors.

Many patients have open questions regarding INUSpheresis®. We strive to answer all your questions as best as we can.

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