Stem cells are the ‘master’ cells of the body. They are the basic building blocks of the body which have the potential to develop into many different cell types and tissues. They can multiply unlimitedly and rapidly to replenish damaged cells and tissues. Most importantly, they are self renewing. Simply put, they can be used to repair or duplicate any tissue in any organ in the body.

This is the reason why stem cell research is so advanced in medicine today. They are already being used to treat over 75 blood disorders, and are now showing potential to treat other diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, spinal cord injury, stroke, burns, heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Sources of stem cells

Stem cells can be derived from various sources such as the bone marrow, embryos obtained by in-vitro fertilization, amniotic fluid, dental pulp, umbilical cord blood and menstrual blood. Breakthrough medical research has now shown that the umbilical cord and menstrual blood are amongst the richest sources of stem cells and they have the potential to treat many ailments through the process of stem cell therapy.

What is stem cell therapy?

Stem cell therapy is an amazing modern medical advancement that goes straight to the source of the problem by replacing damaged, diseased or

malfunctioning cells anywhere in the body with healthy stem cells. Therefore stem cell therapy is a promising treatment for all kinds of degenerative diseases because of the stem cell’s regenerative abilities.
Stem cell applications

Stem cells are redefining the treatment of previously untreatable conditions. Over the last decade or so, stem cell therapy has been acknowledged as an effective cure for serious, life threatening illnesses like leukaemia (blood cancer), sickle cell anaemia, lymphomas and immune deficiencies. Stem Cells extracted from the bone marrow and umbilical cord, are typically used in treatment with a high success rate.

Current clinical trials have reached such an advanced state, that stem cells may soon be used commercially to treat:

• Brain damage (post stroke)
• Diabetes
• Spinal cord injuries
• Wounds
• Cancers
• Heart Damage
• Graft vs Host disease

Our brand spokesperson Lisa Ray has successfully fought cancer thanks to stem cell therapy.
Read her story to understand more.

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