The Ultimate Guide to Self Healing Using Stem Cell Therapy

Did you know that approximately 15 million Americans get some type of surgical procedure done each year?

We all know how scary going into surgery can be. Many people feel like it is the only option because of the pain they’re experiencing— be it knee, hip, or back pain. It’s not uncommon to hear that most patients feel anxious or uneasy going into surgery, despite it being the key to their pain relief.

But what if we told you there is a safe, proven alternative to surgery? That would be self healing through stem cell therapy. If you’re interested in learning more about this method, keep reading for some interesting information!

What Is Stem Cell Therapy?

Stem cell therapy is a type of regenerative medicine procedure that involves using the patient’s own (or lab-grown) stem cells to heal parts of their body. It is mostly used to target inflammation and is a great way to promote healthy recovery.

What Are Stem Cells?

Stem cells are one of the body’s most basic and organic materials. All other cells with specific functions (such as cells that promote stability) are derived from stem cells.

An easy way to remember what stem cells are is to simply look at its name! When you see stem cells, just think that all other cells *stem* from stem cells.

When the body is in the right condition and environment, these stem cells can further split into daughter cells. Stem cells and their daughter cells can be found in fatty tissue (adipose), bone marrow, umbilical cord tissue, and placental tissue.

How Stem Cell Therapy Works For Self Healing

Stem cells are grown in a lab or taken from a transplant, then introduced into the patient’s body. They are then administered into the body either through an IV, through the spinal canal, or directly into the inflamed ligament (knee, hip, etc.).

Specific stem cells are grown by researchers in labs to treat specific needs. If a patient is having heart issues, they will receive heart-specific stem cells.

Finding out where the stem cells originally came from can be a little tricky. Embryonic stem cells come from embryos that were fertilized but never transplanted into a uterus. These are the most helpful as they’re healthy and strong cells, and typically donated with consent.

However, that might pose an ethical issue to some people.

In other cases, mesenchymal stem cells come from adult bone marrow and pose little to no ethical issue. The primary issue is that they can be unreliable and not as healthy as embryonic stem cells.

When stem cells are introduced into the body, they promote positive and healthy recovery. Certain stem cells can even further divide, creating an even more healthy environment in the targeted body part!

What Does Stem Cell Therapy Treat?

Stem cell therapy has shown promise as an alternative to surgery. This is because stem cell therapy is often specifically used to treat inflammation and pain. Here are some conditions that stem cell therapy can treat:

• Arthritis
• Leukemia
• Lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Neuroblastoma

For the most part, stem cell therapy is safe for the general public. Doctors typically use cells from the patient’s own body in a large number of cases, which the body will find very useful. If anything, the biggest side effect might be pain or swelling for a short period of time.

However, certain stem cell therapies are not FDA-approved and might be harmful or fatal. If you feel like stem cell therapy might work for you, consult with your doctor to make sure that their therapy is FDA-approved.

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We hope this guide on stem cell therapy as a self healing method helped you learn more about this unique method! There are dozens of different types of treatments out there, but finding the right one can be tough. If you think stem cell therapy might work for you, consider consulting a registered doctor!

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