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Janet Angel asked:


You would think that having artificial hearts available in the USA would cause other nations to look at us as the greatest lifesavers in the world when it comes to heart patients who would have no chance for survival without one. Well, as it turns out, Thailand is actually engaged in therapy that is saving the lives of heart disease patients by using something you may not know exists…I know I hadn’t heard about it. This therapy, although experimental is proving to be an incredible tool and one that will be getting alot more press in the months ahead. What is this “hush-hush” procedure? Stem Cell therapy! No – not using someone else’s stem cells, YOUR OWN! That’s right – and it sounds fascinating. Here’s the story:

I met a courteous man by the name of Al recently who picked me up in a limousine to take me to the airport. Nice guy and in his late sixties. He looked very healthy and we began talking about wellness and natural healh. We talked about how he eats healthfully and why he is so intent upon doing everything possible to stay well. Apparently, Al wasn’t always so healthy because he had severe heart and valve damage. He explained that he would have died if he hadn’t discovered the new procedure being offered in Thailand.

He and others have opted to leave the American medical care scene to seek treatments only available in that country where there are no regulations governing experimental treatments that offer promise. Risky? Maybe…but he feels the risk was worth it. Is it right for you? You need to do some research and ask alot of questions.

Thailand’s stem cell treatment avoids the controversy surrounding ethics involving the use of stems cells from outside donors where human embryos are destroyed to collect the cells. Instead Thailand seems to have developed a method of extracting and harvesting stem cells from the patients own blood. Amazing? It sure is.

Al continued his story, telling me that he flew to Thailand at a total cost of approximately $30,000 to have the procedure. Somehow the patient’s own stem cells are harvested by chemically “shaking them” loose from the bone marrow of the patients and then extracting them from their blood by a special process.

The stem cells, after processing are reintroduced into the patient’s body. After reintroduction, they begin the process of rebuilding the heart tissue and/or valves. Like many of the others having this procedure, Al had a difficult time walking from his driveway into his home. He is now riding his bike daily, lifts suitcases (he easily put my 40lb bag in the trunk) and lives quite an normal life. His family is happy he made the choice.In these procedures, stem cells are extracted from a patient’s own blood, cultured in a lab and implanted directly into the blocked coronary artery or, when no artery is available, into the scarred area in the heart. The goal is to rebuild heart muscle and/or improve blood flow. About 350 patients have been treated so far.

More than 400 cardiologists and other healthcare workers are attending a conference to be held in South Wales. The medical conference will highlight the latest advances in stem cell research and how it can repair heart tissue. There is also a possibility that this procedure may be available in the coming months in Canada and other countries.

Apparently, this personal stem cell treatment may be the solution to help reverse certain auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and others. Some doctors in Thailand are using stem cell enriched fat for breast reconstruction procedures. Stem cells seem to help grow new blood vessels in the fat creating new living cells inside the breast. Researchers are saying that this breast tissue is more normal to the touch and can help to repair the breast dents found after lumpectomies and other procedures. It does take longer than implants to get good results but they are hopeful that eventually, using the person’s own stem cells may be the best solution. octors in Brazil are using similar techniques successfully to treat Type I Diabetic Patents. It seems that in a small group of diabetics 14 out of 15 patients have been able to stop daily insulin injections. More is on the horizon.

If you or someone you know is suffering with heart disease do whatever you can to help yourself stay well. Follow your doctor’s recommendations, eat healthfully, exercise as you are allowed or instructed to, and continue to do your own research. I find that most often doctors have very little time to investigate what is happening in other countries. Wisely, they also will try to prevent their patients from rushing off to other countries where there is no scientific basis for the procedure or therapies offered. In this case, I think your doctor might want to learn more about this new stem cell research. Perhaps your physician can speak with doctors at the Thailand clinic on your behalf to get important details. Do alot of research before you make a decision to participate in this or any other therapy outside of the USA. Talk with patients who have undergone treatment as well as the doctors who provide it.

I think we owe the medical scientists a great deal of thanks all around the world. Perhaps eventually all nations will work together to bring the most efficient and effective discoveries to those who need them. Hadn’t I learned about this technique from my limo driver, I would not have known about it…it didn’t make the front page news. Valuable discoveries like this should be highlighted immediately and taught to medical teams all around the world. But, before you make your decision please do as much research as possible, look at every other reasonable option you have here in the USA, talk with your doctors, your family, and other health care authorities. No doubt you can probably find patients who have undergone the treatment by searching on line or by asking the clinic in Thailand for patient referrals.

Wishing you wellness.

Ollie Rush asked:


There are miracles hidden in stem cell research. Vehemently condemned by an uncompromising few, stem cell research holds the very keys to life we continue to look for. Though grounds for condemning stem cell research are well founded, the question of the value of life arises. Just how much importance does man place on life? The promising attributes of stem cell research are astounding. The real battle lies in penetrating the walls of resistance that have been put up to deny us the benefits of this great wonder of science.

One prominent religious figure says…do not use embryos in stem cell research. I can see and agree with his stance against use of human embryos. The destruction of human embryos,whether to acquire stem cells or for any other purpose contradicts the purported intent of researchers,legislators and public health officials to promote human welfare.

The church supports research on adult cells and even promising alternatives to embryonic research, like use of amniotic fluid protective fetuses in the uterus. Here we see some alternatives to embryonic stem cell research.

1. Therapeutic cloning no longer needed. Cloning is the use of technology to make an exact genetic copy of a living organism. That being said, the question arises. Is this scientific research overstepping boundaries not pleasing to God? The answer to cures for many ailments lies within the yes or no answer to this question.

Adult stem cells are more effective than embryonic stem cells in blood formation. Here are some promising advances.

1. Adult bone marrow stem cells show immune tolerance,not rejected.

2. They are stimulated to form insulin-secreting pancreatic cells..great for diabetics

3. Adult bone marrow stem cells can repair retina, prevent blindness, grow new blood vessels.

4. Adult liver stem cells make pancreatic cells, reverse hyperglycemia in diabetic mice.

5. Adult bone marrow stem cells transformed into functional liver cells

6. Form blood vessels

7. Adult muscle stem cells form multiple tissues:regenerate dystrophic muscle. Repair heart damage, form heart muscle,form kidney tissue, decrease parkinson’s symptoms, spinal cord regeneration. New corneas grown from patients own stem cells.

Can we afford to continue avoiding this issue? We have here the key to the door of medical miracles…Open it! Heart tissue may be regenerated from a heart stem cell. Stem cells from liver form heart tissue.

I dare allow you to form your own decision. Only do not wait too long,it may come a time you find yourself in the shoes of others. What do I mean by shoes of others? Do not wait until you are at death’s door before you realize the importance of what we already have but will not use because of offense’s sake!

Nick Poulios asked:


Anti-aging treatments are pursued by many different types of patients. These patients can be healthy or otherwise in need for a therapy for a particular disease related to the natural aging process. The entire cohort of patients falls into three different categories that can be freely described as follows:

The “Blown Horse” Syndrome:

These patients have work habits that have negatively affected their quality of life due to stresses and work overload. This group usually includes company executives and top managers bearing high responsibilities and making decisions under high pressures. They are frequent fliers, they often work long hours, have bad eating habits, etc.

The “Baked Apple” Syndrome:

These are usually healthy-slim and lean people with skinny and wrinkly face, who work out very long and hard doing many different sports. However, all the outdoors activities have resulted in more wrinkles than they would otherwise have. Within several months after the anti-aging course, they usually show a lot of progress, their skin becomes smoother, their eyes sparkle, they become more confident, and they gain 2-5 lbs and hence look great.

The “Burnt by the Sun” Syndrome:

These patients have various psychological problems but they usually look well, they are tanned and spend a lot of time outdoors. They often have addiction problems ranging from alcohol, tobacco and even drugs.

Anti-aging therapy of the otherwise healthy patients leads to measurable results. The visible outer effects are achieved due to the inside effects, i.e. improved functioning of the organs. Within one week after the transplantation, patients experience less tiredness, better-normal sleep, better appetite, more positive emotions and improvement of mental processes. Some patients report improved perception of color, taste, and smell, as if everything feels more bright and fresh.

Within a year after the embryonic stem cell transplantation, these patients’ work capacity increases substantially, blood pressure lowers, and the heart rate normalizes. They report 20-70% higher testosterone, aldosterone, and thyroxin levels, lower cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoproteins) and VLDL (very low density lipoproteins) levels. Higher lymphocyte and T-lymphocyte counts and lower CD95 lymphocytes are observed, which demonstrates the immuno-correcting effect of embryonic stem cell transplantation.

Patients with age-related diseases:

This group comprises of patients with such disorders as ischemic heart disease, primary hypertension, diabetes mellitus, chronic bronchitis, excessive weight, arthritis and arthrosis, functional disorders of gastrointestinal tract, chronic virus infections without pronounced clinical aggravation that are in compensation stage and can be easily corrected with minimal medication therapy.

Anti-aging treatment with embryonic stem cells in this group of patients also results in marked positive effects. Within 3-6 months after the transplantation, the patients report decreased manifestations of diseases, such as less expressive and more rare angina pectoris attacks, lower blood pressure and blood sugar levels, normalization of the amount of C-peptide, disappearance of inflammatory manifestations and gastrointestinal and respiratory disorders. Quality of life increases. Apart from decrease in disease symptoms, we observe very strong rejuvenation effect manifested in the appearance, physical activity and mental processes of the patients.

Aging patients with serious and advanced diseases:

The group consists of seniors with serious life-threatening diseases, such as tumors, degenerative diseases of the nervous system (ALS, Parkinson’s disease, etc.), autoimmune diseases, impaired hematopoiesis, and respiratory and cardio-vascular dysfunctions.

After the anti-aging therapy with stem cells, the patients of this group report restoration of blood parameters, cell-mediated immunity, decrease in or disappearance of circulatory insufficiency symptoms, and respiration normalization. For many patients, this therapy allows them to stay alive and avoid serious complications.

Anti-aging stem cell therapy is the most effective method of revitalization available now. Anti-aging effects of the stem cell treatment are far beyond the capacity of any other modern method. Duration of the anti-aging course as a rule, lasts 2 days.

The above statistics are from a well-known clinic which owns several treatment patents, worldwide. If you would like to undergo the anti-aging treatment at our clinic, for the preliminary analysis of your case, we kindly ask you to go to our blog below and email for more information.

Angela Atkinson asked:


Abortion is a local hot button issue here in Missouri, so as a Missouri voter, I decided to do some research to understand where each 2008 presidential candidate stands on the issue. Personally, while I could never have an abortion myself (unless it meant saving my life-I do have three living children), I would not take that choice away from others, for two reasons.

First, I believe that if one is the victim of incest, rape, or molestation in any form that results in a pregnancy, the woman should have the right to decide not to carry that child. Second, I believe that abortions will continue to happen even if it becomes illegal, so I would prefer that a safe and legal procedure is available. You never know, one of your own loved ones may resort to an illegal abortion if the legal procedures aren’t available-and wouldn’t you rather “not know” about a safe legal abortion than find out your loved one had an illegal abortion and was seriously injured or even killed?

Now, let’s discuss the candidate’s views on abortion.

Barack Obama on Abortion

First, let’s start with Obama’s voting record on this issue. In 1998, Obama supported Roe v Wade. He later also voted against prohibiting minors from crossing state lines in order to obtain an abortion. He also voted no on requiring abortion centers to notifying parents when minors receive out of state abortions. He supported a bill to increase funding for embryonic stem cell research, which some say is a vote to support abortion.

In 2005, Obama voted yes to a one hundred million dollar plan to reduce teen pregnancy through education and providing contraceptives. In 2006, he supported a bill to provide contraceptives to low-income women for free to help them take control of their bodies and avoid unwanted pregnancy. He also voted in 2007 to ensure access for low income families to free contraception.

Now, let’s discuss Obama’s personal views on the subject. First, Obama feels that there is a middle ground between the pro-life and the pro-choice camps. He also feels that it’s important to continue to educate our children on abstinence as well as contraception. He has said that he has no problem with law-makers restricting partial birth abortions at the state level, but that he thinks the mother should have the ability to make that decision ultimately. I disagree with this last statement-I think that a partial birth abortion should never occur unless the mother’s life is at risk.

Obama points out that stem cell research promises to cure more than 70 currently incurable diseases, and this point is one with which I cannot legitimately argue. And most recently, Obama stated that he personally could not determine the point at which a fetus becomes a baby, alluding to the fact that he believes that’s a choice only God could make.

Bottom line on Obama, he is officially “Pro-Choice”, according to the NRLC votes.

John McCain on Abortion

Again, we’ll start with McCain’s voting record on abortion.

McCain voted to repeal Roe v Wade in May of 2007. He voted yes to denying grant money to facilities which perform abortions, and yes to requiring parental notification for minors receiving out of state abortions, as well as yes to making it illegal to transport a minor across state lines for an abortion. He also voted no to the one hundred million dollar plan to reduce teen pregnancy by education and providing contraceptives. He would ban all partial birth abortions, except those which would save the mother’s life. Here is an area in which McCain and I agree.

He voted yes to banning military base abortions. He also supported banning human cloning, but he voted yes on expanding embryonic stem cell research.

As far as his personal views go, he does worry that if abortion is made illegal, women would continue to get illegal abortions, and he agrees that victims of rape and incest should have the right to choose an abortion. These are points on which I agree with McCain.

He feels that if abortions become illegal, we should prosecute the abortion doctors, not the women getting the abortions. He says that if his own daughter wanted an abortion, he would have a “family conference” to discuss her options.

Bottom line: While he is voted “Pro-Life” by NARAL, he is voted “mixed record on abortion” by the NRLC.

Samantha Rangen asked:


The National Institutes of Health has a whole subdomain dedicated to stem cells and stem cell research. It is well worth reading up on exactly what are stem cells and other frequently asked questions. The site is set up to be understood by the lay person, but true to current scientific knowledge. The medical possibilities are many, and the scientific interest is great.

Your body maintains a certain balance at all times. One of the many balances is in your bone marrow. A stock of stem cells in your bone marrow, called hematopoietic stem cells, receives biochemical signals from your body about what blood cells are needed at any given time. A cut in your finger is fighting off a bacterial infection? Your body signals your bone marrow to produce more granulocytic cells such as neutrophils. Fighting off a virus? Your body sends in the “go” to make more lymphocytes. The total life cycle of most blood cells is on the order of weeks, so you must continuously make more.

This balance is amazingly beautiful, “natural”, and outstandingly important to your health. One of the most important aspects of your immune system is your blood. The balance between different blood cells gives your body the edge it needs to stay healthy.

In normal healthy individuals, the amount of stem cells circulating in the peripheral blood is very, very small.

Is more of a good thing better?

There are currently on the market products called “stem cell enhancers” that can show with laboratory results that they will increase your circulating stem cells. The results are indeed published that these chemicals (by the time they are extracted from the original natural source, they really are just chemicals) increase the amount of stem cells circulating in your blood stream.

The question remains whether it’s a good thing to have this happen.

During diagnosis of many illnesses of the blood, one of the things that a doctor looks at is how many of what kind of blood cell is circulating in the peripheral blood, and how many of what kind are in the bone marrow. Imbalances beyond certain norms are considered warning signs at least, diagnostic markers for illness at most.

Current scientific research is inconclusive about exactly what adult stem cells do when released into the peripheral blood stream. There is great interest in whether these cells can be somehow drawn to areas of the body that are in need of cellular regeneration, such as cardiac disease, diabetes, and muscles. There is still not enough evidence for anyone to be able to say that circulating stem cells can migrate to where you would like them, or even where you may need them. There are cases for such a view, as well as cases against. The cold hard fact is that there is just not enough data at this time to draw conclusions.

On the other side of the inconclusive coin, there is a growing body of scientific evidence that stem cells can contribute to tumor growth in certain cases. This alone should tell you to speak with a well trained health care professional before taking “stem cell enhancer” products.

To sum, yes, the products mentioned will indeed cause your bone marrow to spit out stem cells into your peripheral blood system. It remains medically and scientifically unclear as to whether this is a good thing for your body at all.

Sources:

http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/basics/

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