I'm not normally a skeptic but, something bothers me here....

Nic 57/15

On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 6:04 PM, rayilynlee <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hey, Dr. Oz! Placental stem cells are already being used to successfully
> treat Parkinson's!
> Date: 2009-04-08
> Category: Medicine
>
> Dr. Mehmet Oz and Michael J. Fox predict the use of stem cells to treat
> Parkinson's disease will begin in about eight years. ISCI founder Rita
> Alexander reveals true story about a clinic in Mexico that is already using
> placental stem cells to successfully treat PD.
> Dr. Mehmet Oz and Michael J. Fox predict the use of stem cells to treat
> Parkinson's disease will begin in about eight years. ISCI founder Rita
> Alexander reveals true story about a clinic in Mexico that is already using
> placental stem cells to successfully treat PD.
>
> Beloved actor Michael J. Fox has been living with Parkinson's disease for
> 18 years. Known in the early '80s as Alex P. Keaton on the hit show Family
> Ties, this Canadian-born actor went on to star in the blockbuster movie Back
> to the Future. Then, in 1991, something unexpected happened.
>
> Michael was diagnosed with a chronic neurological disorder called
> Parkinson's disease (PD). When his symptoms worsened and it became harder to
> disguise the shaking caused by the illness, Michael told the public about
> his battle. He also became an advocate for stem cell treatment, believing
> that it could someday put an end to suffering-his own as well as that of
> others.
>
> Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in March 2009 with Michael
> J. Fox and used the human brain of a 50-year-old male to demonstrate how
> stem cells may help cure Parkinson's disease and other chronic illnesses.
> Dr. Oz showed a section of the brain where lines are not present in a person
> having Parkinson's disease. He believes that stem cells could be placed in
> that area to regenerate the damaged brain; but he noted that scientists are
> single digit (8-9) years away from being able to treat Parkinson's and
> diabetes using stem cells. He is wrong about the date. Placental stem cells
> are already being used to successfully treat Parkinson's. More than likely,
> it is political red tape that keeps the treatment from being approved for
> use in the U.S. However, placental stem cells derived from placenta
> (afterbirth) have been used in Mexico and Europe to successfully treat a
> variety of conditions and diseases for over 25 years.
>
> James Devlin is a resident of Hawaii, but his paradise became a nightmare
> 15 years ago when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Unwilling to
> accept the reality of continual mental and physical decline, he sought
> answers around the world to stop the disease from taking over his brain and
> his life. His symptoms were the standard Parkinson's package including stiff
> muscles, decreased dexterity and coordination, insomnia, memory loss,
> confusion, and tremors in his arms which made it difficult for him to feed
> himself. Normal daily activities such as dressing, eating, and writing
> became increasingly challenging. James was prescribed a long list of
> medications to manage the increasing number of symptoms. Two and a half
> years ago, he found the road to recovery from PD at the International Stem
> Cell Institute (ISCI).
>
> "When I first met Mr. Devlin, he was very stiff and rigid, battling
> constant tremors as he made his way through the airport," said Rita
> Alexander, Executive Director of ISCI. "He returned six months after his
> first placental stem cell treatment, and he didn't look like the same man.
> His body was relaxed, he walked with ease, the excessive tremors were gone,
> and a big smile replaced the vacant facial expression he had just a few
> months before."
>
> Today, after several stem cell treatments, James Devlin has been able to
> eliminate all Parkinson's medication and spends his days surfing in
> paradise. "At 67 years old, I've had a 75 percent recovery and fully believe
> that with additional stem cell treatments I will be in complete remission
> soon," declares Mr. Devlin. "I don't want to think about where I would be
> today if I hadn't been fortunate enough to find ISCI."
>
> Mr. Devlin's response is not unusual for patients who are treated at the
> clinic in Mexico, where placental stem cell treatments have been given for
> cancer, cerebral palsy, dermatomyositis, diabetes, hepatitis C, HIV, immune
> deficiency, kidney disorders, multiple sclerosis, migraines, muscular
> dystrophy, Parkinson's, retinitis pigmentosa, rheumatoid arthritis, spina
> bifida, and stroke. Unfortunately, not everyone is physically and
> financially able to travel to Mexico. That is why Rita Alexander started
> ISCI. "We wish many more suffering with Parkinson's disease knew there were
> stem cell treatments that could change the course of their lives," states
> Rita. "We want to help people access treatment that is already available and
> hope to bring the treatment to the U.S."
>
> About ISCI
>
> International Stem Cell Institute was launched in April 2008 as a result of
> 18 years of stem cell treatment experience. The company is managed by Rita
> Alexander, a businesswoman with a desire to bring stem cell treatment to
> those who are suffering with a condition that has not responded to
> traditional medicine. ISCI assists with patient education, pre- and
> post-treatment support, travel logistics, and financial matters regarding
> treatment.
> For more information about ISCI or to arrange a consultation or schedule an
> appointment, please visit http://www.iStemCelli.com.
>
> Contact:
> Rita Alexander
> Executive Director
> International Stem Cell Institute
> http://www.iStemCelli.com
>
> Website: http://www.istemcelli.com
>
> Rayilyn Brown
> Director AZNPF
> Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation
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