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Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells Promote Nerve Cell Protection and Blood Vessel Growth
Much of the initial excitement surrounding stem cells was that they have the potential to become other types of cells. Add cardiac stem cells to a heart damaged by a heart attack, for example, and perhaps those stem cells will become new heart cells and restore heart...
5 Illnesses Associated with Low Vitamin D
At some point or another, you’ve probably heard about the importance of getting enough vitamin D. This nutrient helps us stay healthy at every age, supporting the body’s ability to absorb calcium and block parathyroid hormone release to support strong bones. Yet,...
Stem Cells Showing Promise for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration and Reduction of Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is a common condition that can significantly reduce the quality of life. The degeneration of the intervertebral disc is one cause for low back pain, and there is no therapeutic intervention that effectively reverses this type of degeneration....
The Role of Vitamin A in Gut Bacteria & Immune System Health
Gut flora has been established as an important player in keeping us healthy. This microbiome comprises more than 1,000 different species of bacteria consisting of at least 3 million genes. In addition to aiding in digestion, gut bacteria also contribute to the...
Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells Restore Function After Stroke
An ischemic stroke is a devastating event. An ischemic stroke is caused when a blood clot blocks blood flow to a portion of the brain. If the blood cannot deliver oxygen and nutrients, brain cells in the affected area die. Whatever functions that area of the brain...
Should You Try the Natural Face-lift?
With more than 60 different muscles, the face works hard to produce expressions countless times throughout the day. It’s no wonder that frown lines, crow’s feet, and laugh lines begin to emerge over time: after years, the same expressions we make over and over again...
Should You Be Taking C60 Supplements?
In a world where prescription drug use and invasive treatments have become the norm, many individuals are looking towards supplements as a means of improving health and minimizing their risk for serious diseases. Patients are becoming their own advocates and...
Hyperbaric Oxygen for Parkinson’s Disease with Severe Depression and Anxiety
Parkinson's disease is widely known as a neurological condition that causes motor symptoms. Typically, patients with Parkinson's disease have pill-rolling tremor, cogwheel rigidity, and a shuffling gait. However, about half of all patients with Parkinson's disease...
5 Benefits of Stem Cells and How CBD Can Help with Treatment
Over 1 million patients worldwide have been treated with adult stem cells and have benefited from them. And nearly 20 000 adult stem cell transplants were performed in the United States in 2014 alone! How is that possible? What are stem cells? What...
7 Ways Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Could Improve Your Health
As 15 million Americans struggle with a chronic respiratory disease, it's clear that breathing is difficult for many people for a variety of reasons. When you're dealing with a chronic disease or trying to recover from an illness, hyperbaric treatment is a great way...
Do Oranges Have Stress-Beating Benefits?
While scents like lavender commonly come to mind when we think of stress relief, it turns out citrus may evoke a sense of calm, too. Typically associated with invigorating and energizing powers, the scent of an orange has also been associated with stress relief. Find...
Does Nutrition Play a Role in Foot Health?
Medical professionals have known for a while now that diet impacts health in myriad ways, but there are still some frequently overlooked aspects of how wellness is influenced by nutrition. Although food choices are primarily associated with weight and cardiovascular...
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