DR. GUILFORD has been using a combination of "mainstream" and "alternative" therapies since the mid-1980's. The techniques include homeopathy, nutritional support and heavy metal detoxification strategies. While the approaches may differ from those currently considered "mainstream", they are well founded in medical tradition and, where possible, documented in biochemistry. It is easiest to describe the combination of approaches he uses as "complementary" and offering a variety of approaches to many problems.

EDUCATION After graduating from the University of Texas Medical Branch Medical School, Dr. Guilford completed a two-year general surgery internship and residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. That was followed by a four year residency in Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery) at the University of Michigan. He was Board certified in Otolaryngology in 1978. ALLERGIES In the early 1980's he became interested in allergy. The need for a therapeutic approach to treat children with allergies sparked his initial interest in homeopathic medicine. Since then he's been using low-dose natural combinations to treat allergies in both children and adults. An interest in chronic diseases led to the further study of homeopathy, and to document knowledge in this area, he became licensed in the state of Nevada as a Homeopathic Medical Doctor in 1986. TOXIC METALS Continued research of the causes of chronic disease led to the exploration of the role of excess toxic metal burden. For 5 years he conducted clinical research, through a licensed Investigational Review Board, on the effects of toxic metals such as mercury, on chronic disease. Toxic metal excess is being increasingly associated with many illnesses including vascular disease and neurobehavioral problems. NUTRITION An individual's nutritional status plays an important role in the development of many illnesses. Evaluating and restoring these losses help maintain and regain health and energy. Laboratory tests which help document deficiencies and guide nutrient therapies are used whenever possible. Emphasis is placed on restoring a balanced nutrient biochemistry. When possible, oral supplements are recommended, and when needed, intravenous nutrients can be very helpful. STRESS The role of stress and the mind-body relationship is also important in chronic illness. Strategies for understanding these relationships may be discussed in the evaluation.