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STEM CELL THERAPY FOR PARKINSON’S AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

 

smiling-doctor-with-chin-on-hand-s-710400Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease fall amongst the neurological diseases for which we can offer stem cell therapy. Due to their reported ability to differentiate into neurons and astrocytes to replace the  dead or injured  neurons, we utilize Mesenchymal stem cells, as a potential treatment remedy for  patients suffering from neurological diseases..

In order for us to assess the patient’s suitability for stem cell therapy we need details on the recency of the onset of the condition, the level of disability, rate and extent of progression, and specific information on the condition of the patient.

For suitable candidates we offer an  extensive treatment protocols which includes the option of applying hundreds of millions of umbilical cord tissue cells,  or  harvesting and applying large quantities of   mesenchymal stem cells, usually drawn from the  patient’s own bone marrow.   This treatment  includes other supportive treatments and therapies  with an aim to maximize the treatment effectiveness. Stem cells harvested from the patient’s own bone marrow will also be sent to a specialist COFEPRIS licensed laboratory for further cultivation, and differentiation for further injections.

Types of cells and mode of application

Our stem cell therapies involve the implanting of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into the body via IV (intravenous), by intrathecal injection (spinal canal/subarachnoid space), or site injection (normally for joint issues). We offer various types of mesenchymal cells, from the umbilical cord, bone marrow or adipose fat. These stem cells can be autologous (originating from the patient’s own tissue) or allogeneic (originating from an outside source, such as umbilical cord tissue).

Researchers claim that Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) work in four main ways

  • control inflammation
  • Modulate the immune system
  • stimulate regeneration
  • reduce scarring

For more on MSCs click here.

What type of cells and how they are administered depends on the circumstances of each case.

Period of stay- length of protocol

The period of the patient stay also depends on the circumstances of each case and the condition treated. This can range from as few as 1-2 days or last for several weeks.  Typically, the patient stay lasts for around 5 days. Patients traveling from say Europe will typically come for a longer period due to the issues of jet-lag.  Due to our relative proximity to most parts of the US and Canada our patients can return for further treatments on a fairly regular basis. All patients are given a full medical examination upon arrival. The course of treatment also involves other treatments and techniques aimed at ameliorating and enhancing the effect of the stem cell infusion. We also offer a range of other subsidiary treatments that patients can benefit from during their stay- such as physiotherapy and other alternative therapies. Our IV treatments are minimally invasive.

As we explain at this link– these protocols are simply not available in the US and Canada and this is why we are in Baja California, Mexico.

We offer the option of staying in top rate accommodations either in an urban or beach front setting.

The amount of cells infused can vary- although at this time we typically infuse hundreds of millions of cells thru IVs and by injection.  The state-of-the art licensed laboratories we work with and from whom we source our cells produce huge quantities of cells thru cultivating and expanding harvested cells.  Cell expansion is the process of taking cells extracted from tissue, culturing them in the lab and encouraging them to reproduce. The reproduced cells are identical to the source cells, but this process allows more effective treatment with greater numbers of cells.  This increases the possibility of a positive result.

Additional visits may be advised and as a consequence frequently patients are advised to return over time for more infusions.

All visits are subject to follow up by our team.

Safety of cord and other adult cells

Along with all adult stem cells, including those derived from bone marrow and adipose fat, no significant safety issues have been reported thru clinical trials and thru clinical use.

Researchers and treating doctors are satisfied that they are extremely safe.  The only reported side effects being short term cases of nausea, fatigue etc… associated with all medical procedures. Contrast the situation with embryonic/fetal cell were there are fears that these cell types are potentially tumorigenic- i.e. can evolve into tumors.  Due large part to this, researchers and regulators tend to be wary of them and focus on other stem cells types, such as cord, bone marrow, and fat.

This is one reason why we do not use fetal/embryonic cells.

What are neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease

Neurodegenerative diseases comprise a range of conditions which primarily affect the neurons in the human brain.

Neurons are the foundation of the nervous system including  the brain and the spinal cord. As a rule neurons are unable to reproduce or replace themselves.  In the event they are damaged or expire the body is unable to replace them.

Neurodegenerative diseases include primary examples such as  Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Neurodegenerative diseases are incurable and debilitating conditions that result in progressive degeneration and / or death of nerve cells. This causes problems with movement (called ataxias), or mental functioning (called dementias).

Dementias are responsible for the greatest portion of neurodegenerative diseases, and with Alzheimer’s representing approximately 60-70% of dementia cases.

 Researchers believe that stem cell therapy offers promising hope for almost all forms of neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s, and  Alzheimer’s.

The underlying characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases is a progressive loss of structure, function or number of neurons.

Unfortunately, the current available treatment options whether pharmacological or neurosurgical are efficient in arresting the progression of the neurodegenerative processes.

How do stem cells work against these types of disease?

However, stem cells have shown remarkable healing properties in the body. Studies have now shown that stem cells have the ability to reduce the deterioration of nerve cells, restore cell function, reduce symptom-causing inflammation, and even regrow new neurons.

Inflammation is prevalent in disorders ranging from heart disease and diabetes to Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s. Treatment of these diseases, as well as many other common conditions, usually addresses the reduction of inflammation in the body. Whether through drugs, diet and lifestyle changes, or other natural methods, the goal is to eliminate as much inflammation from the body as possible.

Stem cell therapy, on the other hand, may enable the regeneration of neural tissue which ameliorates neurodegeneration occurring at different levels of the neuronal circuitry.

Although not a cure, there is hope that stem cell therapy is able limit the progression of neurological diseases.

To contact us for an initial consultation email:  info@stem-cells-mexico.com or call  +1 (619) 344 0565.