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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE · AUGUST 2017<br />
When people talk about the subject of stem cells,<br />
the discussion often centers on the moral <strong>and</strong><br />
ethical related controversies surrounding the use<br />
of embryos. In addition, there are also multiple<br />
issues & concerns associated with the possibility<br />
of transmitting DNA diseases <strong>to</strong> the recipient <strong>and</strong> even the concern<br />
of possibly developing a tumor called tera<strong>to</strong>ma. However, there is<br />
a unique type of cell called Adult Au<strong>to</strong>logous Stem Cell that can be<br />
successfully used <strong>to</strong> repair <strong>and</strong> regenerate damage tissues <strong>and</strong> can<br />
also be safely collected from the patient’s own stem cells (with no<br />
rejection <strong>and</strong>/or adverse type reaction).<br />
I recently had the opportunity <strong>to</strong> visit StemCell Miami, one of the<br />
most advanced stem cell institutes in the country, located in the<br />
heart of Miami, Florida. This state-of-the-art institute specializes<br />
in the use of Adult Au<strong>to</strong>logous Stem Cells for the treatment of<br />
orthopedic related conditions <strong>and</strong> is directed by highly acclaimed<br />
Dr. Ramon Castellanos, who is considered a true pioneer in the<br />
field of Regenerative Medicine.<br />
While Dr. Castellanos possesses a very impressive<br />
set of medical credentials, including: Double<br />
Board Certified by the American Academy<br />
of Medical Specialties in Physical Medicine<br />
& Rehabilitation <strong>and</strong> Interventional Pain<br />
Management, as well as Assistant Professor<br />
of Neurological Science at Florida<br />
International University. However, Dr.<br />
Castellanos decided <strong>to</strong> follow his “true<br />
passion”, which is the clinical application<br />
of stem cell therapies <strong>and</strong> now holds over<br />
15 years of expertise with Au<strong>to</strong>logous<br />
Adult Stem Cells <strong>and</strong> the Regenerative<br />
Medicine arena.<br />
In addition, Dr. Castellanos has developed<br />
several highly specialized products, <strong>to</strong>ols <strong>and</strong> even<br />
patented techniques <strong>to</strong> help him be at the forefront<br />
in his medical practice.<br />
He first created his own trademarked E-needle© <strong>to</strong> strategically<br />
allow him <strong>to</strong> collect the “ideal stem cells” for optimum results<br />
<strong>and</strong> has also developed innovative supplements (like his very own<br />
C-Stem 34); which may additionally boost the production of stem<br />
cells in the body.<br />
However, it is his coveted & patented technique called:<br />
Prometheus©, a procedure that prompted the creation <strong>and</strong><br />
implementation of various new pro<strong>to</strong>cols, in order <strong>to</strong> obtain<br />
better clinical results (particularly in elderly patients) that has truly<br />
been “the key fac<strong>to</strong>r” <strong>to</strong> attract even <strong>to</strong>p tier / elite athletes <strong>and</strong><br />
celebrities <strong>to</strong> visit his StemCell Miami Institute. This innovative<br />
Prometheus© technique has delivered unparalleled results in<br />
thous<strong>and</strong>s of procedures completed at StemCell Miami over the<br />
past 5 years, <strong>and</strong> all procedures in <strong>to</strong>tal absence of any adverse<br />
event <strong>to</strong> date.<br />
SO WHAT ARE<br />
STEM CELLS?<br />
First, the doc<strong>to</strong>r (in Layman’s terms)<br />
explained <strong>to</strong> me that: “stem cells are special<br />
cells that are different <strong>to</strong> most of the cells in<br />
our body for several reasons. They not only can<br />
divide multiple times, but can also transform in<strong>to</strong><br />
different tissues <strong>and</strong> are basically programed <strong>to</strong> repair <strong>and</strong><br />
regenerate damage tissue in our body.”<br />
There are two key accessible sources of Au<strong>to</strong>logous Adult Stem Cells in humans,<br />
including:<br />
1. Bone marrow, which requires extraction by harvesting, that is, drilling in<strong>to</strong> bone<br />
(typically the femur or iliac crest).<br />
2. Adipose tissue (lipid cells), which requires extraction by liposuction.<br />
For the more severe orthopedic cases, Dr. Castellanos uses “a strategic combination<br />
of both bone marrow <strong>and</strong> adipose tissue stem cells”, in order <strong>to</strong> obtain remarkable<br />
results in adult patients (of all ages!). While at his Institute they also consistently use<br />
Plasma-Rich-Platelets (PRP) treatments <strong>to</strong> reduce inflammation on the less severe<br />
scenarios <strong>and</strong>/or <strong>to</strong> complement other therapy options.<br />
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