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