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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this cost?

  Call for pricing 517-507-3742 or 517-977-4444 

The names can be used interchangeably.  UBI, BPT and Extracorporeal Photophresis all mean the same thing.  In today’s environment the name radiation often means isotopes or radioactive ions.  This treatment is with UVC / UVA  light …just the extended wave length of natural light.

Is this covered by insurance?

Not at this time.  You are responsible for payment at the time of the therapy.

I have tried lots of supposed cures and they didn’t work why believe this?

Many “alternative” treatments are supported by weak science and a handful of glowing testimonies.  Read the studies and see that this falls into a completely different category.

What about Cancer?

Most of our cancer treatment programs include UBI 1-2 times per week for 4-8 weeks.  We have seen some great results with using UBI as a supportive adjunct therapy for patients that may or may not be receiving chemotherapy or radiation because of its effects on the body.  Some of the benefits include:Enhancement of immune function, increased blood oxygen levels, balancing the bodies pH, neutralizing free radicals, increases blood flow and circulation, and detoxification. 

What about HIV?

It has been shown to be effective in treating HIV, reducing viral loads and reducing symptoms.  See www.Harrismed.com for on-going studies and data.

How does it work on auto-immune problems? 

Great question.  Sometimes therapies have an area that accomplishes the task…feeling better, more stable, reduction of problems and symptoms without giving us a complete answer to “How”?  BPT has the ability to modulate or destroy the activated T-4 cells that drive such syndromes.  Results have certainly varied but many have found significant improvement.  See a PhD look at BPT

“The transfusion of UV irradiated blood in the organism causes rearrangement of the immune status, the trends and depth of which depends of its initial condition. In case of normal functioning of immune system the influence of extracorporeal UBI is not detected, in case of hyperfunction of certain elements - suppressive effect and finally normalization of the immune response of the organism is recorded.”

Why is this not in the same “class” as other alternatives medicines?

How many medical studies have you read on alternative medicines, supplements, etc.  This therapy has a 80 yr history and over 140 published medical studies on record for over 60 diseases.

Talk to our staff about what drugs you are taking and our therapy.  For the vast majority of medicines, BPT will complement their action or work around it to benefit you in spite of the drug action.

Can I lower the intake of drugs after the UBI?

You and your Dr will have to be the judge of that.  In most of the studies, after UBI treatments drug amounts were lowered.

Why are there almost no side effects?

UBI treatments are simply stimulating the body to perform at a higher level of function and enhance normal biochemical processes. Its like putting extra octane in your fuel it makes your engine perform more effeciently.

How do I prepare myself for a visit?

See our page under Clinic Info

What do you mean by patient directed therapy?

We do not diagnose your disorder/disease.  Our goal is to optimize the intrinsic functions of the the body and augment it's ability to heal itself.  We work as an adjunct to compliment and enhance whatever your primary care physician is doing for you.  We make recommendations based on the information given during the consultation period to offer a comprehensive treatment plan that best meets your needs.  We do not order tests and we do not prescribe medications.

Should I tell my Dr that I am doing this?

That is up to you.  Many Doctors make derogatory comments about alternative therapy simply because the do not understand what it does or how it can benefit the patients' health.

How many treatments can be safely given?

Since there are virtually no side effects treatments can go on for years if needed.  There have been reports of over 20 yrs of treatments with BPT and no adverse side effects.

Should I use UBI as a preventative  - maintenance type of treatment?

Depending on your condition and what initial treatments were for, a maintenance program of 2-4 treatments per year is quite normal

How does this therapy stop virus and bacterial from reproducing?

The UVC light is well know to disable the replication mechanism of bacteria, virus, fungus and even parasites.  It does this by breaking the strands of DNA needed for replication.  The cell is then dead.

Doesn’t this light then damage my blood? 

No. The cell wall of healthy blood cells are quite thick and of course there is no DNA.  Blood cells are made in the bone marrow.  This treatment actually  increases the production of healthy red blood cells.  It also improves blood viscosity and oxygen carrying function.