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Gulf Coast Stem Cell Therapy Center and CFS

This is where regenerative medicine, and in particular stem cell therapy, may provide hope. CFS and the Stem Cell RevolutionWhereas most cells divide into copies of themselves during cell replication, stem cells are particularly fascinating in that they can evolve into different types of cell depending on their type. Stem cells can be very broadly separated into embryonic stem cells (ESCs), found only within the cell mass of the blastocyst and somatic stem cells, found in various locations within the body including the bone marrow, adipose (fat) tissue, skin, brain, eye and lung. Umbilical cord cells are a special category of the embryonic variety of cells. Whereas ESCs are valued because of their totipotency (inherent ability to divide into any cell found in the adult body), somatic stem cells, though slightly more limited, are free of the ethical complications surrounding the use embryonic cells. In particular, autologous stem cell treatments – those which utilize the stem cells of the patient’s own body – are completely innocuous from a moral standpoint. Stem cell treatments for CFS (and other systemic conditions) use autologous mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), taken either from bone marrow (bone marrow derived stem cells, BMDSCs) or from adipose tissue (Adipose-Derived Stem Cells, ADSC). The latter are becoming more popular since they are the most plentiful and can be more easily harvested than those in bone marrow. Further, the chances of better outcomes increase with the increasing quantity of cells, which makes adipose stem cells the preferred source for treatments, as offered by the Mississippi Stem Cell Treatment Center. Liposuction is also a more comfortable procedure than the extraction of bone marrow from the hip bones. Whereas many of the headline-grabbing stories regarding stem cell successes focus on results from treatments delivered as part of highly specialized clinical trials, these are neither available nor suitable for CFS sufferers. However, there is a growing body of evidence to back up claims that MSCs can operate at a systemic level by exerting a anti inflammatory effect, by repairing damaged tissue (this happens naturally in response to any injury) and by modulating the immune, hormonal and circulatory systems. This is good news for CFS patients, since the harvesting and deployment of MSCs is currently being carried out in specialized facilities, like the Mississippi Stem Cell Treatment Center, throughout the United States. Patients interested in receiving stem cell treatment should, of course, thoroughly research the protocols and procedures involved, the facility and equipment used and the experience and competence of the team administering the treatment. Stem cell treatment for CFSHow Stem Cells are Helping CFS Sufferers ?While it is advisable to treat anecdotal evidence with caution (the Mississippi Stem Cell Treatment Center does not use anecdotes for marketing purposes), CFS sufferers who have undergone Stem cell treatment for CFS are reporting outcomes consistent with an overall systemic improvement. Recipients have reported a reduction in pain, including headaches, with some stating their pain has been eliminated completely. Other patients have reportedly experienced reduced swelling, improved co-ordination and higher energy levels and some have noted an improvement in their sleeping patterns. As research continues, both into the potential causes of CFS and into the efficacy of stem cell treatments for a steadily increasing range of pathologies, there is good reason for frustrated sufferers to be optimistic that a remedy may one day be found for this most enigmatic of syndromes. Do you suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome? Are you frustrated with your current treatment plan? To find out more about the Mississippi Stem Cell Research Center, our luxurious and state-of-the-art facilities and our pioneering autologous stem cell treatments, please visit our website at http://www.gulfcoaststemcell.com or contact us on (886) 885 4823 

 

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