pellegriniHealthy stem cells were extracted from an area at the junction of the cornea and white part of the eye called the limbus, cultured on fibrous tissue then placed in a single layer on the damaged eye.  Dr. Graziella Pellegrini of the University of Modena’s Centre for Regenerative Medicine and her team of researchers found that sight was restored using stem cells implanted  in eyes of patients damaged by chemical burns.
 
Over 80 patients which amounted to more that 75% of patients treated, regained their sight after undergoing the stem cell procedure.  These findings were anounced by Dr. Pellegrini at the International Society for Stem Cell Research meeting in San Francisco.  Opaque eyes were transformed into functioning organs, appearing normal as the cultured adult stem cells grew and became healthy corneal tissue


savvyPeople that are desperately ill are willing to take a chance on stem cell therapies touted by clinics from all over Central Europe, South America, and Asia to get healthy again eventhough research on Stem Cell therapies are still in the infancy stage.  Those with incurable or debilitating diseases neither can nor want to understand that many of the therapies are untested but they are willing to spend $15,000.00 to $60,000.00 on a long shot to get healthy again.

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is worried about stem cell clinics directly marketing to patients and using anecdotal evidence to support their medical claims. Stem cells have raised hopes of patients and excited researchers because of their potential to relieve symptoms or treat many diseases.  The enormous profit potential has inspired or maybe a better word tempted medical travel agencies to promote stem cell treatments eventhough they may advise patients that many treatments are untested, and that not all therapies will work for all people.

A more sensible and economical approach to participating in stem cell experimentation would be to consider using a proven nutritional regimen  to recovering from incurable or debilitating diseases which can be found in the two book set of Eat for Health written by Dr. Joel Fuhrman MD.  To accelarate the recovery add some unique patented stem cell nutrition found in a dietary supplement containing a 5:1 concentration of a blue green algae called Aphanizomenon flos aqua produced by a company called Stemtech Health Sciences, the world’s first stem cell nutrition company.  Consuming just 1 gram of this unique product has been clinically proven to naturally help the body release 3-4 million new adult bone marrow stem cells into circulation within one hour.


Scientists were lead to the conclusion that the immune system has a direct correlation to behavior with the discovery of a lab mouse suffering from trichotillomania, a condition where one pulls their own hair out, was cured by a bone marrow transplant.  Traditionally these kinds of conditions were treated with drugs to alter the chemistry of the brain.
 
University of Utah’s Nobel Prize-winning geneticist Dr. Mario Capecchi tried a new approach on a lab mouse by treating it with a bone marrow transplant normally used on cancer patients.  Dr. Capecche’s team found that people and animals afflicted with behavior disorders have deformed microglia cells. So, instead of treating mental illness the way doctors traditionally have — with medication to alter brain chemistry — they tried a new approach by treating the immune system.
 
“Microglia , immune cells originating from adult stem cells in the bone marrow and migrate from the blood into the brain, were believed to be “scavenger cells” that would clean up damage in the brain, but are now believed that microglia are much more sophisticated and are actually controlling behavior and they do it by interacting with the nerve cells in your brain,” Capecchi says.
This discovery could offer hope to parents of children afflicted with behaviour disorders such as autism. 


Dr. Adam J. Katz and his collaborators at the University of Virginia are pioneers in adapting various techniques to create an entirely new way of culturing adipose stem cells: upside-down.  By using a special inverted well plate they designed, the researchers suspending the cells in high concentration — about 50,000 cells per hanging droplet.  “It’s not just the cells you have, but how you prepare and grow them that impacts the in vivo therapeutic effect,” said Dr. Adam J. Katz.  Apparently biological activity and therapeutic potential is significantly improved by culturing the adipose stem cells in hanging droplets which allows them to form more potent three dimensional structures which exhibit some astonishing characteristics.  This optimized adult adipose stem cell growth can be used for wound repair caused by diabetic ulcers and other diseases caused by poor blood circulation and blood flow, such as cardiac ischemia, which leads to heart attacks; and severe burns.

It is encouraging to see basic scientific research such as Dr. Katz is doing to unwravel the mechanisms of life and injury repair.  This author stands in awe of the body’s own ability to heal itself and under reasonably normal conditions maintain good health using its own adult bone marrow stem cell systems.  Christian Drapeau MSc, a visionary voice for the real world application of Adult Stem Cell Technology, and his team of researchers have discovered a more natural approach to increasing the number of adult stem cells without any laboratory test tubes or surgical intervention.  Stemtech Health Sciences Inc., the world’s first stem cell nutrition company, formed by Drapeau to extract, encapsulate and distribute to the general public a patented 5:1 concentration of a blue green algae know as Aphanizomenon flos aqua for a reasonable cost.  1 gram of this concentrate has been clinically proven to cause the body to release 3-4 million adult stem cells into circulation naturally within an hour of consumption.  It is a general scientific concensus that the more adult stem cells in circulation the better chance the body has of being in good health.


Adult neural stem cells are being studied by scientists from the University of California in Irvine to determine by what mechanism they are guided to areas of disease and distress caused by inflammatory neurological disease.  The recent article did not mention exactly what the researchers found but if one just understands that the body has the ability to heal itself and knows how to produce the right kind of cytokines that would attract the stem cells to the right location to affect the repair, they would know that scientists  are trying to identify the specific cytokine responsible.
 
What is not common knowledge about neurological inflammatory disease is that in many cases it is caused by a mycoplasma bacterial infection which causes the delamination of the myelin sheath on the nerves.  Many afflicted suffers have found that meso-silver colloids are effective in eliminating the infection.  To accelerate the bodies rejuvenation many have turned to consuming a dietary supplement comprised of a 5:1 concentration of a blue green algae called Aphanizomenon flos aqua  from Klamath Lake Oregon available directly from the manufacturer, Stemtech Health Sciences Inc, the world’s first stem cell nutrition company.


May 18, 2010

Plant Pigments Can Help Our Immune Systems

Author: HealthNWealth

antioxidantMany people take vitamins and other supplements to help them keep healthy and augment their diet and workout routine. In addition to supplementation, it is also important to include foods in your diet that are rich in nutrients, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. One little-known substance that contains health-promoting benefits is anthocyanins.

Basically, anthocyanins are plant pigments. They are antioxidant flavonoids that can protect many body systems. Studies have shown that anthocyanins have anti-inflammatory properties. They help protect our blood vessels from oxidative damage and protect connective tissues as well.


May 4, 2010

Nutrition Enhances Fitness Results

Author: HealthNWealth

CB101828With all aspects of fitness, including weight loss, diet has an integral role. Whether wanting to cut a few pounds of fat out of the waistline or bulk up and build muscle, a proper diet can speed up the process. For weight loss and slimming down, a diet rich in nutrients from fruits and vegetables is essential. Much of the fat in our diet is from processed foods, and cutting out those foods can have a big impact. For bulking up and building muscle, it’s important to have a diet rich in protein. This includes eating a fair amount of meat, and it’s a good idea to take a protein supplement as well. For people who just want to tone their bodies, excessive protein consumption is not recommended. Those who don’t want to gain weight should avoid protein rich foods.

One other aspect of fitness nutrition that is quite important is water. Water increases metabolism, relives muscle soreness, and prevents exhaustion. No matter what the fitness goal is, drinking lots of water helps.


April 19, 2010

Dedicate Yourself to Success in Business

Author: HealthNWealth

successYou may have heard stories about people who tried an online business opportunity and didn’t see immediate success. As a result, they gave up on the enterprise and returned to the world of 9 to 5 employment hours, tedious commutes and general dissatisfaction. There’s a valuable lesson to be learned from these people’s mistakes. The most important thing to understand about a home based business opportunity is that it requires hard work, dedication and a positive attitude.

The benefits of working home are many, of course. You can set your own hours, and you act as your own boss. Still, it’s important to put in the same number of hours you would devote to a brick-and-mortar storefront. Take the time to keep in touch with your clients and take stock of your inventory – if you have any. Most of your time should be devoted to coming up with innovative marketing strategies.


April 5, 2010

Staying Afloat in a Recession

Author: HealthNWealth

graphIn these uncertain economic times, nearly everyone is worried about whether they will still be employed next week – or even tomorrow. Layoffs abound nationwide, and it’s not easy to find a new job if you lose yours. That’s why it’s a good idea to have two or even three sources of income. That way, you still have money coming in to cover the bills, even if you suddenly lose one source.

It’s easy to generate multiple streams of income. You can give lessons to neighborhood kids in an area that you specialize in, like piano, a foreign language, or SAT prep in math or English. If you can write, look for freelance opportunities or start a blog about something you’re passionate about. Get a part-time job and work a few nights a week or on weekends. Seek a home-based business opportunity. No matter what you choose, having a little extra income on the side will keep you sitting pretty during the good times – and keep your head above water during the bad.


March 19, 2010

Don’t Get Scammed Because of a Bad Economy!

Author: HealthNWealth

moms-who-work-at-home-01When the economy is suffering, people often feel like they’ll do just about anything for extra money. But you shouldn’t let a poor economic situation make you throw your judgment out the window. Rather, it’s more important now than ever to use discretion when taking on extra jobs and extra means of income. After all, people will exploit the fact that laid off workers are willing to take a chance on just about anything.

For this reason, be particularly alert to work at home scams. While these job opportunities sound like the perfect way to supplement your income or replace a lost income, you must still use common sense. If a job seems too good to be true, proceed with caution. Look into the opportunity and see if anyone is posting negative comments about it. If you’re not careful, the business can actually end up costing you time or money in the end with no real benefits. That being said, there are some legitimate and lucrative WAHM womens home business opportunities to be had.