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Five Compelling Health Benefits of Lemons
When life gives you lemons, consider keeping them. These citrus fruits are loaded with beneficial properties that can help your body function its best. From delivering key vitamins to promoting fresh breath, here are a few ways lemons can boost your health. Provides...
Can You Live a Normal Life with Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that occurs when the discs of the vertebrae, located in the spine, deteriorate. Symptoms may include weakness, numbness, and radiating pain. The discs are responsible for absorbing shock, allowing the back to move...
Exploring Thymosin β4 as a Restorative/Regenerative Treatment Option for Neurological Injury and Neurodegenerative Diseases
Oligodendrocytes are key neural cells responsible for producing myelin sheaths that wrap around neuronal axons in the central nervous system[1]. Considering that thymosin β4’s (Tβ4) ability to promote neurological recovery in a range of neurological diseases has been...
A Guide to Lactoferrin and Its Benefits
Lactoferrin is a protein found naturally in cow and human milk. Colostrum, the first milk that develops after a baby is born, is especially rich in the protein. It’s also found within fluids in the nose, respiratory tract, eyes, intestines, and elsewhere. What Is the...
Regenerative Medicine Used to Manage Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a nervous system disorder in which the information that flows between the brain and body becomes disrupted. It’s estimated that at least one million people in the U.S. are living with MS. In this condition, the immune system mistakenly...
Treating Spinal Cord Injuries with Intravenous Infusion of Auto Serum-Expanded Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Spinal cord injury (SCI) continues to be a significant cause of disability. In fact, it is estimated that annual SCIs account for nearly 18,000 injuries in the United States and between 250,000 and 500,000 injuries worldwide[1]. Additionally, an estimated 294,000...
Is the Mediterranean Diet the Best Option for Managing Type 2 Diabetes
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes nutrient-rich eating from sources such as vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, fruits, and lean protein. The dietary approach has been praised for its health benefits in recent years, including improved heart health. Now, it’s also...
What Causes Spinal Stenosis to Flare Up?
Spinal stenosis flare up occurs when the spaces in the spine become narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Changes related to aging are a common cause for the condition, but it can also be a result of congenital factors; some people are simply born...
Using Bone Marrow-Derived Stem Cells to Heal Osteoarthritis in the Knee
Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis, affects over 32 million people in the U.S. each year. Characterized by a progressive degeneration of cartilage resulting in pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints, and most frequently occurring in the hands,...
A Guide to Probiotics and How to Use Them
Probiotics are a variety of microorganisms intended to provide health benefits when consumed. While they’re found naturally in yogurt and fermented foods, many people take them in the form of dietary supplements to boost health. With the right dosage,...
What’s the Best Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease?
One of the most common causes of lower back pain, degenerative disc disease is an umbrella term for the symptoms that result from general wear and tear on a spinal disc. In addition to back pain, it can also cause shooting pains in the extremities, weakness, and...
Weighing the Potential Benefits of Thymosin Beta 4 Treatment (Tβ4) For Addressing Traumatic Brain Injury
With nearly 1.5 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occurring each year in the United States and over 69 million more cases of TBI[1] occurring worldwide, TBI continues to be one of the leading annual causes of mortality and morbidity. Carrying with it an...
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