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Stem Cell Grafting Proves to Be a Viable Option for RSD & CRPS Patients
Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), now also known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), is a condition that is thought to arise for a combination of reasons, but its etiology is not clear. People with the disorder experience changes to their skin, swelling, and...
Researchers Effectively Treat Experimental Colitis with Fat-Derived Stem Cells
Crohn's disease is a chronic illness that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract but mostly affects the small and large intestines. People with Crohn's disease often have inflammation of the large bowel (Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease or...
5 Plants That Help Control Joint Pain
Joint pain and inflammation are common characteristics of arthritis. While many individuals use prescription medications to manage their discomfort, other lifestyle modifications such as dietary changes, regular exercise, and herbal supplements may help as well. In...
Stem Cells Slow the Rate of Decline in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Progressive supranuclear palsy, also known as PSP, is a disorder of the brain that gets worse over time (progressive neurodegenerative disorder). Many progressive supranuclear palsy symptoms are similar to Parkinson's disease. These include rigidity, slowness of...
Can CBD Oil Combat Arthritis Pain?
CBD oil has been appearing everywhere we look recently, and its popularity doesn’t seem to be disappearing any time soon. Known officially as cannabidiol, the compound is found in the marijuana plant and has been associated with a broad range of claims to boost...
Healthy Eating Tips for Managing Neurological Conditions
In individuals with neurological conditions, the varying nature of symptoms can make it difficult to generalize dietary advice. In Multiple Sclerosis (MS), for example, damage to the myelin sheath can manifest as many different physical and mental symptoms. These...
Could Sunshine Help Prevent Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
In recent decades, our awareness of the potential damage UV rays can do has increased tremendously. The UV radiation is a known carcinogen, as the link between long-term sun exposure and increased skin cancer risk is irrefutable. Yet, the link isn’t as straightforward...
Does Smoking Contribute to Chronic Pain?
It’s a well-known fact that smoking can increase the risk of serious disease over the long term, but research also suggests it could make your day-to-day life more difficult, too. In particular, a University of Kentucky study shows smokers are more likely to...
Fat Graft with Stem Cells Treats Aging Skin
No matter how young we may feel, our aging skin often gives our age away. As we age, we lose important proteins in the skin like collagen and elastin. We also lose a thin layer of fat that lies just below the skin. Without this fat and protein, the skin sags and loses...
Human Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Reverse Cognitive Aging
Cognitive aging describes the changes to our ability to think, remember, and process information that occurs as we age. Cognitive aging begins in adulthood and progresses—if not accelerates—in old age. Over time, the speed at which we process information in the brain...
7 Myths & Truths About Drinking Water
Of all the pieces of wellness advice we hear regularly, the importance of drinking enough water seems to be the most ubiquitous. Indeed, no matter your dietary preferences, workout schedule, or any other unique lifestyle factors, experts always tend to agree that...
Managing Erectile Dysfunction with Stem Cells
The little blue pill brought erectile dysfunction from out of the shadows and into our shared awareness. Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men and, in turn, their sexual partners. The condition can undermine a man's sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and...