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Multi-Health Group Our Staff Uses Our Patient Having No Awareness of the Problem ELECTRO DIAGNOSIS simulates the body's immune system to initi­ I ate its own healing process. It is also an ap­ INDIVIDUALIZE Electrodiagnosis is an innovative system of proach that individualizes a patient's treat­ YOUR DIET gathering pertinent patient information . ment according to the total symptoms (physi­ AND SUPPLEMENTS ! More than 2000 physicians world-wide are cal, emotional, mental). Thatitis widely recog­ --··, ____ : now using this technique. Multi-Health ··: :· ..... ! .... nized to be safe is another positive for a society ,..... ✓ Group has chosen only the most advanced that is becoming increasingly disturbed by Over the past ten years the American public European instruments for its diagnostic pur­ drugs with unpleasant side effects. has become increasingly aware of the impor­ .-· ·-y poses. Now you can be diagnosed simply and tant connection between food and health. Al­ . ' ··t--· easily without traumatic procedures. HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES ARE though the average doctor continues to insist 1 ... i. ...!.... 1. ... 1.... !.i.. ...· DERIVED FROM NATURE that a "balanced diet" is all that is necessary ~ ----,···: YOURBODrSENERGYCAN for adequate nutrition, hundreds of nutrition­ BE MEASURED The word "Homeopathy" is derived from the ally -oriented books have been written promot­ Greek word "Homios", meaning like or similar, ing the benefits of either a high-carbohydrate This electronic measuring technique lets and is based on the principle of treating "like diet, or a high-protein diet, or a food combina­ physicians assess the body's electromagntic with like". tion diet, etc. The major problem with these MULTI-HEALTH energy fields. Because every medical problem An example of this is Ipecac (taken from the published diets is that they have not ad­ is first an energetic phenomenon, this method root of the plant). Iftaken by a healthy person, dressed the important issue of individualiza­ GROUP can help expose biochemical changes before it will cause vomiting. A patient with uncon­ tion. Each person in this world is unique. Each A Diagnostic and Therapeutic they can be detected in the laboratory. Electro­ trollable vomiting may be given Ipecac in tiny person has his own individual metabolism and diagnostic evaluations can also be substanti­ homeopathic doses to cure the vomiting . Like therefore each person has special nutritional Homeopathic Medical Clinic ated by laboratory tests. For example, Epstein Ipecac, which is derived from the root of a needs. Barr Virus is frequently. detected with the South American shrub, most homeopathic At Multi-Health Group our staff uses our patient having no awareness of the problem. A medicines are made from plant, mineral or computerized electro-diagnostic instruments blood test will confirm a positive E.B.V. titre. animal sources. to help you determine the optimal foods and A unique advantage of electrodiagnosis is that nutritional supplements for your individual we can often detect past exposure to radiation, WHO USES HOMEOPATHY? needs. pesticide or chemicals which may contribute to an underlying medical problem. The study of Homeopathy in the U.S. and Office Hours: We are pleased to be able to provide this Europe is a post-graduate specialty degree. It TIImD O:F DRUGS AND SURGERY•! 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. advanced analysis which is one of our most is the choice of therapy of many prominent powerful medical techniques for successful figures here in the U.S. Members of the British If you are tired of drugs and surgery and Monday - Friday diagnosis and treatment. royal family are treated by specialist Homeo­ wish to learn about natural, supportive, ho­ paths, with this as their first form of treat­ meopathic treatments, please call today for HOMEOPATHY ment. your FREE information packet. MEDICINE :FOR THI<~21st CENTURY Statistics show that homeopathic patients and their practitioners outlive their allopathic Homeopathy is the brainchild of Dr. Samuel (traditional medicine) counterparts by at least 1135 North Mesa Drive #14 Hahneman, a brilliant German physician who 15 years. Homeopathy, if used in the initial Mesa, Arizona 85201 formulated its principles in the 1 700s. Since stages, acts as a preventive treatment for more then, it has gained momentum in nearly every complex conditions. However, it is frequently country throughout the world. It is envisioned the rescue remedy of chronically ill patients by many as the medicine of the 21st century. who came to us with these words: "You were my last resort. How I wish I had found you HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES ARE years ago!" SAFE. THEY NATURALLY STIMULATE 602-464-2086 602-464-2086 THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. HOMEOPATHY IS CONSISTENT WITH NATURE AND SCIENCE AND IT Its popularity and success are attributed to WORKS IN BOTH PREVENTION AND the fact that it is a medical approach that CURE OF DISEASE. Dear Friend, Multi-Health Group prese nts an alternative SERVICES AVAILABLE to patients for which surgic al and drug ther­ MULTI-HEALfflGROlJP(MHG)wases ­ apy have fallen short of success. Some of the The following is a partial list of the services more comm.on illnesses whi ch we are treating tablished to provide alt ernative natural available at Multi-Health Group: health care both in the prevention and treat­ are listed below: f□ ment of chronic medical disord ers. Our com­ ., • Acupuncture mitment is to help patients overcome their • Acute/Chronic Illnesses of Children A • Allergy Testing present health problems and enable them to • AIDS A, ) • Alternative Birth Control lead more productive and ful filling lives. • Allergies, including Food Allergies • Botanical Medicine • Arteriosclerosis A • • • •• ••••••• • ••• •• •••• • 1~1:i]---, 1111 "'r ·ti • Cardiovascular testing MORE AND MORE PEOPLE ARE • Arthritis • Cell Therapy GETTING RESULT S :FROM • Asthma • Chelation SPECIALIZED THERAPY • Auto-Immune Disorders • Children's Medicine • Back Pain Physicians at MHG have completed studies at • Chiropractic • Bloating • Clinical Hypnosis conventional medical schools, and are licensed • Cancer M.D.'s, D.O.'s, N.D.'s or D.C.'s . In addition, • Colon Hydrotherapy • Candida (Yeast) Problems • Colonic Therapy many have completed post-graduate studies • Cardiovascular Disease ALLERGY in the following areas: Acupuncture, Allergy, • Complete Blood Workup • Chronic Fatigue A MAJOR HEALTH PROBLEM Chelation, Electrodiagnosis, Nutrition, Ho­ • Complete Physical Exams • Chronic Infections •EKG meopathy and Osteopathy. We have success­ Within the past several decades there has • Chronic Pain • Electro-Diagnostics fully treated more than 10,000 patients been a dramatic rise in the number of people • Colds • Electromagnetic Therapy throughout the U.S and the world. experiencing symptoms which can be traced to • Colitis • GH-3 exposure to environmental toxins . How have • Constipation • Gynecology THE BODY CAN HEAL ITSELF people become so allergic? • Depression • Homeopathic Remedies As physicians we realize that the body has an • Diabetes • Infra-Red Therapy ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS impressive capacity to heal itself. However, • Digestive Problems • Injections AFFECTING OUR IMMUNE SYSTEMS when a patient's body is not strong enough to • Diverticulitis • Livcell Analysis • Eating Disorders complete the healing process on its own, we Consider that pollution of our environment • Massage • Eczema are able to strengthen this inherent capacity began only in the last 80 years. The spraying of • Mineral Analysis and remove obstacles to the curative process • Emphysema pesticides on our food supplies is now common­ • Naturopathy • Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) through careful individualized treatment . place. Over 7000 food items contain artificial • Nutripathy • Eye Problems coloring and chemical additives. Besides this • Nutrition an<! Lifestyle Counseling • Fatigue WE INVITE YOU TO LEARN MORE we have daily exposure to chemicals, and • Osteopathy • Female and Pregnancy Problems phenolics, radioactive fallout and microwaves. • Pain Control This brochure serves to introduce you to the • Flu Our bodies have been unable to adapt to such • Parasite Testing various treatment modalities that we are • Heart Disease sudden environmental changes and ecological • Physical Manipulation proud to have available at MHG. However, • Hemorrhoids illness is the result . • Preventive Medicine should you wish more information or would • High Blood Pressure • Psychological Counseling like to discuss your personal health problems • Hyperactivity HOW IMMUNE ARE YOU? • Psychotherapy with one of the doctors, feel free to call. • Hypoglycemia • Reflexology - • Irritability Most disease is a result of: • Stroke Screening • Migraine and Other Headaches • Thermographic Analysis • A weak immune system Sincerely, • Obesity • Traditional Chinese Herbology _ • A poor metabolism • Parasites • Urine/Saliva Analysis The Physicians of • Premenstrual Syndrom e (PMS) Our biological immunity system is designed Multi-Health Group • Sinus to find the cause of your problem. • Skin Problems .
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