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Treating Autoimmune Disease Through Adult Stem Cell Therapy
Autoimmune diseases occur as a result of the body’s natural immune system mistakenly attacking and damaging healthy, normal cells and tissue. Currently, an estimated 60 different autoimmune diseases affect between 5 and 8 percent of the U.S. population[1]; making it...
Can the Mediterranean Diet Lower Your Diabetes Risk?
The Mediterranean diet has long been praised for its health benefits. The eating style emphasizes vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, and lean protein such as fish, poultry, beans, and eggs. It’s been linked to heart health and has recently been discovered...
Do Brain Injuries Worsen Over Time?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur from an outside force, and are commonly caused by sports injuries and car accidents. In many cases, symptoms can improve over time with the help of therapy. In some cases, however, it’s possible for symptoms to worsen over time....
Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapy: Potential Benefits For Osteoarthritis
Affecting over 52 million people, or nearly 25% of the adult patients, osteoarthritis (OA) continues to be the leading cause of disability for people in the United States. Occurring as a result of the protective cartilage, or articular cartilage, that cushions the...
How Does Exercise Impact Your Brain?
The physical benefits of exercise are proven and widely accepted: from weight management to reduced risk of several serious illnesses, it’s clear that exercise is one of the best preventive measures you can take for your health. In addition to your physical wellness,...
Steps for Anyone Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
Receiving a diagnosis of any chronic condition can be overwhelming, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is certainly no exception. While it’s normal to feel a range of emotions after you’re first diagnosed, you might also feel a sense of relief to have a concrete diagnosis....
Exploring the Role of Stem Cells in Spinal Surgery
Recent breakthroughs in the field of regenerative medicine continue to support the tremendous healing potential of stem cell therapy. Until a few years ago, stem cell research was limited to only what could be gathered from the research gathered from embryonic...
The Differences Between Prolotherapy, Prolozone, & PRP
Many exciting strides are being made in the field of regenerative medicine. With the goal of repairing healing tissue through regeneration, this branch of medicine uses various approaches to treat chronic illnesses, address injuries, and promote overall wellness....
What Are the Most Common Autoimmune Diseases?
By some estimates, there are more than 80 different types of autoimmune diseases, while the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) includes conditions related to autoimmune disease on their list, which totals more than 100 disorders. Some of these...
Examining the Safety and Efficacy of Stem Cell Therapy Treating Neural Damage in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive and disabling autoimmune disease that affects the brain and central nervous system. As MS progresses, the body’s immune system attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers resulting in axonal damage and...
Could Gut Microbes Be Responsible for Brain Disorders?
In the mid-2000s, neuroscientist Jane Foster noticed an interesting phenomenon in her laboratory: mice with health gut microorganisms were acting differently than those without. She believed the animals’ gut bacteria was influencing their behavior and mental state....
Five Early Signs of Autoimmune Disease
According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), there are more than 100 known autoimmune diseases. While some have unique, specific symptoms, for many of these conditions, there are striking similarities. In particular, a few signs of...
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