Healthy Aging or Anti-Aging

By Elias Bemaras
Nov 25, 2010 4:57 PM • Topic: Health • Issue: 2010-11

Since the beginning of time, humanity has been searching for the
“Fountain of Youth” or some magic potion that offers an anti-aging solution. Until today, this “immortal elixir” was still just a mythical story or something seen in the movies. However, technology and research have evolved so drastically, that we now know the
mechanics of aging in the body as it grows older. This research and technology has taught us that, although we cannot stop the aging process, we can supply the body with the tools and elements needed to keep the physical and mental functions working efficiently, ultimately resulting in an aging process of very high quality.
Let’s be honest with ourselves, we cannot stop time, this element is beyond our control and we are going to age no matter what we do.One way of looking younger is getting plastic surgery, but this will only modify the way we look on the outside. Feeling and growing
healthy internally is a more realistic way to obtain youth within the aging process. This is not to say that confidence and satisfaction of the mind cannot be established with aesthetic surgery, but just fact that it is opposite of the internal youth that can be obtained.
In addition to cosmetic surgery, there are a large number of methods and treatments that are socially accepted in today’s anti-aging market,but few people know that these methods and drugs are not the most effective and powerful ways to obtaining youth and good health. So,
is there a safer and healthier way to control the elements of the body and use them to our advantage in order to look and feel young again? The answer is, “Yes” through Stem Cell
Therapy.
Stem cell therapy has been a controversial subject in the past with many people around the
world because of the confusion with embryonic stem cells.However, this type of stem cell
therapy is nowhere near those topics,because these stem cells are from bone marrow. We can repair and regenerate tissue, and ultimately rejuvenate our own bodies naturally. Our bodies do it every second of everyday through the release of stem cells from our own bone marrow into our bloodstream. We have found a way to increase the the number of cells in the bloodstream and speed up the healing power of these cells to create the, all desired, “magic youth potion”. The best part is, there are is no risk of rejection as this is not a transplant from someone else,and in addition, it can be done within a very short time frame of a few days. No anesthesia,no complications, just you, the specialist and your amazing stem cells!
As we grow older, we experience an in creasing number of major life changes that
effect the aging process greatly. Obviously,physical changes to the body due to aging
are among the most noticeable, but life itself can greatly increase the aging process. Changes in family matters, work matters and our social surroundings can rapidly
increase the aging process. How we handle these changes, as well as regular day-to-day
care, is the key to healthy aging:
There are four vital elements that allow our bodies to run effectively and efficiently: our
internal organs, our internal operating system (nervous, respiratory, etc.), our brain and pro-
per nutritional intake. Each one could have a positive or negative effect on our daily lives
depending on how we treat ourselves and/or our lifestyle.
Our internal organs wear out with use,same as a machine. If we maintain good maintenance of the parts, the machine will be in better shape and last much longer.Stem Cell therapy from bone marrow results in the regeneration of damaged tissue on a molecular level. This means that the stem cells taken from one’s own bone marrow will seek out, find and begin a process of duplication and will graft together to rebuild and repair the damaged tissue within
the body. Simultaneously with the grafting process, the cells transform into that exact type of tissue and take on it’s function. These stem cells can greatly increasing the working condition of organs and the metabolic function of tissue within the body.
In addition to excellent working parts,every machine has to have some sort of energy source to function. The better the energy source for that specific machine, the more efficient it will work. In our bodies,getting proper nutrition specifically for our personal condition, is the key to detoxification and the main source of energy.
In addition to a proper energy source (nutrition) and good maintenance of the parts
(our internal organs and systems), there are other elements that are needed in order for
our machine to function smoothly, such as oil or water in a car. In the body’s case hormones are essential and play a major part within the body. Dependent on age, hormone therapy can boost the production of specific hormones weakened by our everyday life and positively affect the normal aging process by providing a smooth ride.
Finally, there is always an operator of the machine, in this case the brain and state of mind. The brain has many functions that physically control the body, but our state of mind behind it can easily lose focus and become overwhelmed with complicated situations that it gets distracted, or forgets how to operate the machine properly. Family, business,social life, and many other factors contribute to increasing stress levels within the mind.These factors can lead our body off track and in many cases against our own will. Taking a pause for introspection could make a big difference. Gaining the tools to relax our mind and focus again on the important matters, as well as being conscious of what contributes to our stress levels will result in a more efficient body function and a more enjoyable life.
Every action has a reaction. Finding the ways to control the elements of action and reaction
in order to get the results that we wish has been challenging, but in terms of stem cell anti-aging methods, this is able to be done. Stem cell therapy from the bone marrow of one’s own body,combined with hormone therapy, good nutrition and stress control of the mind has demonstrated to greatly improve organ function, increase quality of life and evoke youth from the inside and reflecting on the outside.
There are many benefits of this healthy aging therapy! For example hormone therapy
combined with good nutrition can improves mineralization of the bones, increase muscle
mass, body movement and agility. In addition stem cells result in increased metabolism
reinforcement, reduction in fat tissues, and can produce efficient liver, kidney, lung and
heart functions. Furthermore, stem cell therapy combined with hormone therapy increases energy levels, daily activities, and even increases quality of hair and nail growth.
If the reasons above do not encourage you to research bone marrow stem cells, here are
few more: In women stem cell therapy can improve estrogen production resulting in easier menopause. In men, stem cells can result in increased testosterone levels which maintain a healthy energy level, healthy mood, fertility and increased sexual desire!

Stem Cells 101

By Elias Bamaras, ProgenCell 

What are Stem Cells?
Stem cells are cells found in all multi cellular organisms. They are characterized by the ability to renew themselves through mitotic cell division and differentiate into a diverse range of specialized cell types. In other words, stem cells are cells that can travel from different parts of the body to organs or tissue that have been damaged.
What are the different types of stem cells?
When the stem cells come from your own blood or bone marrow, it is called an autologous transplant. When the stem cells come from another person, it is called an allogeneic transplant. The donor may be a relative or a complete stranger. The important thing is that the donor’s immune system markers are closely matched to yours. This is most likely when the donor is your brother or sister.
How are stem cells currently be
used to treat medical conditions?
There are now treatments to repair damaged organs and tissues and to produce growth factors and other substances necessary in the development of the body. Stem cells may create skin for burn patients or grafts and repair damaged tissues in patients with brain damage, spinal chord damage, and
other conditions. The most widespread use of such cells is in cases of some
types of leukemia and lymphomas, but stem cells have also been used to
treat heart disease, nervous system issues, diabetes, arthritis and more.
What is its origin?
The source of stem cells found in the first layers that form after an egg has
been fertilized (zygote), the zygote divides into 2 cells in these in 4 then 8, 16,32, etc.. until it became 3 layers, the outer ectoderm, from which it will derive the skin and nervous tissue, the mesoderm or middle layer, from which is derived muscles including the heart and blood vessels, bones, cartilage and ligaments of the body and the inner layer the endoderm, from which originated the abdominal organs and intestines. The tissue forms retain some of these stem cells for maintenance and repair used although an adult body. Stem cells from these layers have the characteristic of being pluripotent, which means they have the ability to become other cells and tissues.
What is its significance today?
As processing capacity in other types of tissue stem cells can be used for medical treatments to repair damaged organs and tissues and to produce growth factors and other substances necessary in the development of the body. In this way with stem cells may create skin for burn patients or grafts, to repair damaged tissues such as brain damage and spinal cord, pancreas, heart and so on.
Where did you get stem cells?
There are 2 types of sources of stem cells: embryonic and adult stem cells. Embryonic stem cells obtained from human embryos 8 weeks of gestation. On grounds,ethical, moral and religious use of such stem cells is prohibited in almost everyone. Adult stem cells, are concentrated in umbilical cord blood of newborns and in some tissues of the human body, such as blood, fat, skin and bone marrow in the latter there is a larger pool and gives the formation of new cells Adult stem.
In what cases are used stem cells?
Umbilical cord blood of newborns can be stored in specialized banks (whether public or private) that have special tanks that keep cryopreservación frozen at temperatures below 150 degrees C, this is done to preserve them for long periods of time without losing its characteristics prior to freezing. Of these umbilical cords obtained Ceulen mother that can be cultured to increase their numbers and used by the child or the person that was obtained, but can also be used by others that are compatible to prevent rejection reactions. It is noteworthy that in each process by passing the cells are lost in numbers and quality of them, since the administration of them can hurt and the cells are adhering to the walls of the instruments used, so that process quality is important to prevent cells lose viability and get healthy. The most widespread use of such cells is in cases of some types of leukemias and lymphomas, but have also been used in cases of heart diseases, nervous system, diabetes mellitus, arthritis and more. Stem cells obtained from bone marrow can be used for similar purposes, with the advantage of their collection on multiple occasions at different ages of the person as needed.
What are the risks of using stem cells?
In the case of non-autologous (from the same person, the donor is the same as the receiver), the main risks are, the tissue rejection by the immune system, allergic reactions due to incompatibility, antibody formation with stem cells and the possibility of transmitting diseases (viral or protein).
How do I manage treatment with stem cells?
Stem cells are administered intravenously like a blood transfusion, and in some cases can be administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously. Must be administered by physicians trained and experienced in handling these types of therapies, some of which must be performed in operating rooms and remain isolated in a special care unit.
What we do in Progencell?
In Progencell take stem cells from the patient’s own bone marrow for use as treatment in various diseases, ie use the technique of autologous stem cell treatment. The progencell special is that we use in most cases complete bone marrow. It is obtained by puncture, mixed in a closed system with a special solution that is prepared in advance to physical stimulation of stem cells and the patient can apply a lot of fresh cells, live, active, with as little handling as possible . The intention with immediate application, avoiding
the handling, freezing, and storage is not mistreat these cells in obtaining the properties of stem cells without damage, aging and high viability. Another advantage of using whole bone marrow is that it contains growth factors that are not only useful but necessary for growth and transformation of stem cells. Remove items from the bone like red blood cells, serum and platelets is not strictly necessary, when used intravenously. These elements will be selected by the body and eliminated as the need for it.
Is it better to use cells from a donor?
In patients suffering from chronic degenerative diseases, the damage is in the organs and processes that affect these organs. This damage may be impaired microcirculation, changes in pH, accumulation of free radicals, oxidative stress, cell death, cellular microenvironment, electrolyte distur-bances, production, transportation and disposal of various items, such as
hormones, proteins, enzymes , carbohydrates, lipids, etc.. In some cases the production of stem cells may be altered, but the stem cells are not altered in their function, ie, these cells always made processes of regeneration and re-pair damaged organs and tissues as it is the natural form of healing body.Stem cells from a person is completely healthy and has no limitation for autologous use (for the same person). There is no evidence to show that application of autologous stem cells perpetuate the disease. If this were real, the risk of using stem cells obtained from tissues of other people would be much greater, given that under this reason it would be transmitted to the recipient cells with all the features of the other person including his latent disease. Stem cell treatments safer, no doubt, are autologous treatments, such as those used in Progencell. So far, over 650 applications have not had any complications with any patient. All patients had a benefit with results ranging from complete cure to a slight improvement. The different responses in patients are because each has a different status, different habits, different production of stem cells and growth factors. However, we found that the factors influencing the results, are: the quality of the bone marrow, the patient’s general condition and his lifestyle, age, chronicity and severity of the disease.
Where does Progencell cells?
The sources of obtaining bone marrow aspiration is performed on the inside of a bone needle will reach the iliac crest (hip) or tibia (leg). The procedure is performed in adults with local anesthesia and is well tolerated by patients, few patients have reported slight discomfort at the site of aspiration for a few days after the procedure.
How Progencell cells infused?
In all cases intravenous application is made and in some cases we perform a local application, for example thyroid, spinal subdural retrobulbar, to go directly to the tissue repair is required. In the case of osteoarthritic knees is only performed intraarticular application, the intravenous application is not made in these cases not be necessary.
What is the future Progencell therapies?
Progencell is in the process of development of other therapies, including erectile dysfunction, alopecia (baldness), treatments for children and others. If the results that we remain positive and are favorable conditions could be expected availability of these therapies in late 2010.

What's in your mind?

More than ever, people are looking to maintain a healthy mind through botanicals and nutraceuticals.By Dr. Martha Gonzalez-Gaitan, MD/Pediatrics/Anti-aging/Anti-inflammation
Sep 10, 2010 10:09 AM • Topic: Science • Issue: 2010-09

Most people have general expectations associated with aging. As our parents age, those expectations become confirmed and our basic assumption that “something will go wrong” comes true.
It is a fact that the process of normal aging contributes to the decline in several bodily systems and organs. One organ that is in focus now more than ever, at any age, is the brain. While aging is inevitable, there is a way to stay healthier, stronger and vital longer.
Recent research shows that cognitive health is on a decline due to aging, but the research also suggest that our lifestyle, nutrition, stress and imbalances in the body also contribute to this decline at any age. Cognitive dysfunction seems to be occurring with increasing frequency earlier in life. Whether this is due to normal aging, or dementia associated with Alzheimer’s, or a general bad health in the whole body, statistics undoubtedly point to the significant increase at which this will be occurring at an earlier age...

According to World Alzheimer’s Report, released by Alzheimer’s Disease International, 35.6 million people worldwide are living with some form of dementia. By the way, population for the State of California: 36 million. This is expected to double by 2030, to 65.7 million people.
Of these, 5.3 million live in the USA. Alarming? Of this number the vast majority are over 65. However, half a million peoplein the USA are UNDER 65 and suffer from dementia. San
Diego population 1.2 million. Children can’t process information and learn as effectively, ADD, HADD, confusion, lack of concentration, adolescents are dealing with depression/anxiety and attention deficit, young adults in their 20s and 30s are tired and losing vitality, depressed and anxious, adults in the 40s, memory loss and + 50s, dementia, lethargy, memory loss, lack of concentration, severe depression, insomnia, anxiety etc..

While everyone should seek out a professional medical evaluation before seeking any form of alternative supplementation, especially in the presence of illness, people are looking to find alternatives that are inexpensive and effective at preventing any disease. Lately, everyone has Brain Health on their mind. The trend highlights the highest demand ever for nutritional ingredients that have been studied and are found to have cognitive support properties. Thousands of independent research shows over and over again that certain properties of botanical effectively support brain health. Of these botanical, specific mechanisms within include antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects, improved circulation to brain tissues and neural regenerative effects, which support the integrity of brain cells. These a few of the top performers:
Resveritrol: Resveratrol is a flavonoid found in the skin of red grapes and is a constituent of red wine. Natural sources of flavonoids are grape extract, red wine, flowers, teas, trees shrubs, apples, berries, citrus fruits, onions, pomegranate and green leafy spices. According to studies by the Salk Institute demonstrated that in order to obtain neuroprotective effects, one should consume about 50-150mg/day. This means that one would have to consume, daily, 10-30 apples, 200 to 400 onions, or 300 to 500 strawberries. The typical diet worldwide consists of maybe 1 fruit and 1 vegetable per day.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and the wells studied compound curcumin are renowned for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that support overall health and wellness. Recent studies suggest that this "miracle plant", (spice in powder form) also promotes learning and memory abilities. Other research suggests that curcumin’s ability to support the function of brain insulin receptors, which in some people with dementia, is found to be defective. You may need to consume about half a pound of the yellow powder daily.
Pharmaceutical Grade DHA/Omega 3: Current independent research significantly shows that Omega 3 may improve memory and learning in older adults, with a huge range of benefits that include anti-aging, weight loss and anti-inflammatory properties. The recommended dose varies significantly based on many factors, but it ranges from 250 mg to up to 10 grams per day.
Consult your health care professional for a complete evaluation. In the majority of cases, most people can’t either afford or digest the huge amounts of fruits, vegetables, spices, botanicals or herbs that it would take to significantly impact general health, much less cognitive health, so from a practical perspective, investing in the potential of natural neutraceutical products and their active, pure and concentrated compounds to optimize quality of life is a worthy cause, one that is finally gaining it’s well deserved recognition among health professionals all over the world.
By the way… where’s my car keys?
Martha Gonzalez Gaitan is a Medical Doctor who practices and resides with her family in Tijuana, Mexico. Her passion is helping people live stronger, healthier, beautiful and fulfilled lives. She enjoys sharing her education through personal con- sultation in Tijuana and educational seminars in the US and Mexico. References for this article are available upon request.
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