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Foods that Help Relieve Nausea
Mild nausea can be experienced by many for different reasons but there are some foods and drinks that may be beneficial in relieving that nauseous feeling. Sometimes nausea can be a symptom of something serious especially if you notice other signs like fainting,...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Induces Neuroplasticity in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
A technique called hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been shown to help patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who are suffering from a chronic neurological injury. HBOT appears to confer its benefits to these patients by increasing the neuroplasticity in the...
Exercise to Help with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is known to be a slowly progressing neurological disorder that can cause issues with the motor movement of the body. Signs of Parkinson’s disease can include severe stiffness, loss of balance, and lethargy. Although there are no cures for the...
Why Venous Blood-Derived PRP is Not Effective Alone for Treating COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an incurable lung disorder which makes it difficult to breathe. It includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema and is characterized by a persistent cough and mucus production. While it is not curable, it can be managed...
Choosing Between Intranasal or Intrathecal Stem Cell Treatment
For most conditions, stem cells can be administered into the bloodstream (into an artery or vein). However, patients who wish to have stem cell treatment for neurological conditions are faced with overcoming the blood-brain barrier. As the name indicates, the...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Hard vs. Soft Chambers
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a powerful treatment used to aid in the healing of many conditions and illnesses. Individuals who undergo this unique form of therapy sit in a controlled environment, called a chamber, with higher levels of oxygen and increased...
Am I Too Old for Stem Cell Treatment?
There is a common misconception in the world of regenerative medicine that a patient may reach an age at which stem cell treatment will no longer be effective. In fact, the conditions which respond best to stem cell treatments are most common in elderly populations....
Symptomatic Systolic Heart Failure: The Role of Stem Cells
You may be familiar with the word systolic as the top number in blood pressure measurement. But systolic also refers to the portion of the heartbeat in which the heart produces the most squeezing force. People with systolic heart failure are not able to squeeze enough...
Why Magnesium: A Look into the Mineral’s Importance
Magnesium plays an important role in bodily functions. It is required for more than 300 enzyme systems, including nerve function and blood glucose control. While the mineral is abundant in the body, many adults need more of it. Research shows that 68% of U.S. adults...
Using Stem Cells to Treat Lung Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is a condition in which granulomas (non-cancerous masses) form in the body. While sarcoidosis can affect any organ, it most often affects the lungs and chest lymph nodes. The cause of sarcoidosis is unknown, but it is thought to relate to problems with the...
The Impact of Excess Sugar: Why It’s Not Just a Concern for Diabetics
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate the body processes and uses for energy. It is found in its natural form as fructose in fruit and as lactose in dairy products. Yet, chemically-produced sugar is also added to certain processed foods to produce a different flavor. The way...
Leaky Gut Syndrome: What Is It & How Can You Prevent It?
The father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, once said that all disease begins in the gut. Though his belief was born more than 2,000 years ago, many scientists support his theory to this day. In fact, researchers are still uncovering new links between intestinal...
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