Alternatives in health care

Seeing pain differently: in-person event in Wakefield

Tashi Farmilo

A free public event at the Earle House Café will offer locals a look at a non-traditional approach to chronic pain relief on February 8 at 3 pm. Charles Zave, a certified Live Blood Analyst, will present findings from his work with people suffering from autoimmune conditions, joint pain, and inflammation. These are issues that, in many cases, he believes are overlooked or misunderstood by mainstream medicine. “My goal is to help people see what their pain might really be coming from,” Zave said. “And more importantly, to show them that there are ways to support healing that don’t involve drugs or surgery.”

Zave’s practice centers on live and dry blood analysis, a technique that uses a drop of blood taken from the finger and viewed under a microscope. According to Zave, this method allows him and the client to observe the condition of red and white blood cells, the presence of bacteria and parasites, and signs of viral activity. He says this process often uncovers infections and gut-related issues that may be fueling chronic inflammation. “There should be no bacteria in the bloodstream,” he explained. “But in case after case, I see people with diagnosed arthritis or MS whose blood is filled with bacteria and sometimes even parasites. And yet, they’re rarely ever told this by their doctors.”

One of the common patterns Zave says he sees is the reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus, something he claims is present in all of his rheumatoid arthritis cases. “This is not fringe,” he said. “There are peer-reviewed studies that back up what I’m showing in people’s blood. I’ll be presenting that evidence, and people will see the images for themselves.”

Zave stresses that his methods are non-invasive and do not replace medical care. He regularly works with naturopathic doctors and other holistic practitioners to create support plans that include herbal remedies, nutritional changes, and supplements.

To support clients during recovery, Zave is also launching what he describes as Ottawa-Gatineau’s only mobile home-based pain clinic. The service will include red light therapy, cold laser, high-intensity laser therapy (available only in Wakefield), TENS stimulation, and non-needle electroacupuncture. These technologies, he says, are meant to reduce pain while the body addresses underlying issues identified in the blood. “A lot of people come to me at the end of the line,” he said. “They’ve tried everything. They’re still in pain. They feel invisible. This is a chance for them to be seen, literally, and to take back some control.”

One case Zave points to involves a man in his fifties who had received approval for medically assisted death due to an aggressive neurological condition. Zave claims he identified a parasitic infection linked to childhood exposure to cats, and after appropriate treatment outside of Canada, the man returned pain-free within two weeks. “It’s not magic. It’s biology,” Zave said. “When you remove the cause of the inflammation, the body can begin to repair itself. And it’s incredible to watch.”

Zave holds certification in Live Blood Analysis and is completing shock wave therapy certification this March. He emphasizes that his clinic relies only on tested herbal protocols and is designed to work alongside, not against, conventional care.

The February 8 talk is free and open to the public. The start time is to be confirmed. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For details, contact Zave at charleszave65@gmail.com or 613-915-8377. “I’m not here to replace your doctor,” Zave said. “I’m here to show you what might have been missed.”