Category: Stem Cell

In the current era of modern medicine, achieving and maintaining wellness hinges on surgical and pharmaceutical interventions. Many Americans are over medicated, misdiagnosed, and struggling to feel healthy again. Not to mention, surgery can pose significant risks and many medications cause serious side effects. Although medications and surgery will always play an important role in many medical conditions, our current healthcare system has lost focus on the body’s innate ability to heal and the promotion of whole-body wellness.

Eliminating the Need for Unnecessary Medications and Surgeries

Stem Cell therapy uses the body’s own cells to heal and rejuvenate injured tissues without the use of medications. It is a non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical, holistic therapy to promote recovery and wellness. The cells are extracted from your own body in a minimally invasive procedure under local anesthesia with little or no pain, and re-injected at the desired location. These cells can also be applied intravenously to diffuse throughout the entire body to reduce tissue injury and inflammation caused by various systemic diseases that can affect the whole body. These therapies can reduce or eliminate the need for surgery and medications that can have serious side effects, risks, and prolonged recovery time. Not to mention, stem cell procedures are performed with little or no pain, and do not require the use of pain medications. There are no major side effects and minimal recovery time. Stem cell therapies have been used to treat various conditions ranging from arthritis and musculoskeletal injuries to autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation.

Promotion of Whole-Body Wellness

In conjunction with your stem cell treatment, our team will help you achieve your body’s optimal health with an individualized whole-body wellness program including nutrition and supplements that is designed just for you. Many modern medical therapies tend to focus on treatment of symptoms and fail to recognize the key importance of whole-body wellness to achieve overall health. At Axis, we strive to find the root cause of illness and inflammation and design a whole-body wellness program just for you that incorporates diet, gut health, nutrition, and supplements.

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At Axis Stem Cell Institute, we are at the forefront of the future of medicine by providing the latest applications of regenerative medicine. We are excited to help you live your best life. Contact our team today to schedule your consultation!

If you lead an active lifestyle, then a sports injury can mean a long, hard recovery process that prevents you from doing the things you love most. If you’ve had a sports injury before, then you know that traditional treatments can include difficult things like surgery, lengthy physical therapy, and long periods of rest. One exciting new option in the Kirkland area is adult stem cell therapy, one of the leading options in regenerative medicine.  Here’s what to know about this exciting new option and how it can help.

What is a sports injury?

Sports injuries can present in a lot of different ways for active individuals. Most often, they affect the musculoskeletal system which includes the joints, muscles, and bones. Injuries to these tissues include broken bones, fractures, bruising, dislocations, separations, swelling, and ligament tears. Because of the nature of these injuries, you can experience a lot of pain during even small movements which may require a long time to heal. Some injuries don’t ever fully heal, meaning your active lifestyle might not be the same going forward. Unfortunately, traditional treatment methods for sports injuries aren’t as effective as they could be when it comes to getting you back to the activities you love. Stem cell therapy is a great, non-invasive way to bring healing and repair to your injured tissue to ensure longevity and recruit the body’s natural healing process.

Who can benefit from stem cell treatments?

Patients who can benefit most from stem cell therapy for sports injuries are those who are looking for an alternative to conventional treatment methods such as surgery, or those who have experienced failed surgical results. Some patients have also been told they are not good candidates for these conventional treatments and can thus benefit from stem cell therapy. Adipose-derived stem cell therapy, sometimes called SVF (stromal vascular fraction), requires a simple minimally-invasive procedure to collect fatty tissue in office. No pain pills or crutches required.

How do stem cell treatments for sports injuries work?

Stem cells that are derived from adipose tissue are one of the best options when it comes to regenerating tissues. This is because adipose tissue contains high amounts of mesenchymal cells, which are adult stem cells known for their effectiveness in regenerating tissues involved in the bones, muscles, and cartilage. Treatment begins with a quick and easy collection process, after which the cells are prepared and made ready for injection. After the stem cells are injected into the injured area, you can return home. This process occurs over the course of the same day so that your stem cells are most effective and potent.

Do stem cells really work?

Stem cells are growing in popularity within the new field of regenerative medicine and we have a lot to learn about their limits and possibilities. However, stem cell treatments for knees, joints, and muscles are rapidly growing in demand because of their effectiveness and results. Currently, stem cell therapies have shown great promise in speeding healing, reducing inflammation, restoring important structures, and relieving pain. Additionally, they have a lot of benefits when it comes to availability and safety. This means that stem cell therapies may become a treatment of choice in the future when it comes to sports injuries and chronic conditions!

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It’s clear that stem cells have a lot of potential in both the medical and cosmetic fields, and we’re excited to partner with Axis Stem Cell Institute so you can begin exploring your options with regenerative medicine. To get started or to learn more about your options, check out the experts in regenerative medicine here.

If you’ve paid attention to the latest in the cosmetic industry, you’ve probably heard of stem cells as a growing anti-aging therapeutic option. Although there are a lot of effective anti-aging options in the Kirkland area, some patients stay away from them because of higher risks, manufactured ingredients, and a requirement for surgery and downtime. This means that stem cells can be an excellent option if these factors are important to you. Here’s what to know about anti-aging therapies with stem cells and how they can help.

How do anti-aging stem cell therapies work?

An integral facet of the aging process is that your body’s rejuvenating processes slow down. This manifests in a lot of ways like healing and the immune system. When it comes to visible aging, this means your body becomes less effective at turning over cells and restoring collagen to support the skin. It can also affect your and their growth patterns.

Adipose, or fatty tissue, is rich in mesenchymal stem cells which are effective at making sure your body can quickly repair itself. Additionally, it’s rich in growth factors which help with cellular activity. When adipose-derived stem cells are injected into areas that have slowed their growth or rejuvenation process because of aging, it can jumpstart them again.

What can stem cells do?

It’s important to note that stem cells as an anti-aging mechanism are still being developed and studied, so we don’t know the full extent of what they can do. However, a few areas have shown promise. The foremost is facial therapies using adipose-derived stem cells, which can help restore the matrix of collagen and elastin in the deep layers of the skin. When paired with techniques like microneedling, it can also boost cell turnover which can contribute to reduced wrinkles and signs of aging.

Additionally, stem cell therapies have produced great results when it comes to. These mesenchymal cells and growth factors can jumpstart slowed with injection or microneedling treatments. In both therapies for face and hair, you’ll require a few sessions for best results.

What about PRP?

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is another treatment method rising in popularity. PRP is rich in growth factors and tightly-bound proteins which can improve healing and growth where injected. Although PRP shares some of the same mechanisms and end goals, there are some reasons to pick stem cells over PRP. While PRP can be very beneficial in aesthetics, it lacks mesenchymal stem cells which can limit its overall potential, unlike adipose derived stem cells. This is something to consider when determining what’s best for your goals. During treatment, PRP requires only a simple blood draw while adipose derived stem cell therapy can require more invasive methods, which is also something to consider. The best way to determine the right method for you is through a consultation with our stem cell experts.

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The cosmetic industry is constantly innovating, and stem cell therapies are one exciting option that’s beginning to grow. To begin discussing the right anti-aging therapy for you and your goals, contact our Kirkland office by calling or filling out our online form.