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me too, Nic, and I am a skeptic. the timing and other false claims....make one wonder. I'm not going to Mexico. Ray Rayilyn Brown Director AZNPF Arizona Chapter National Parkinson Foundation [log in to unmask] -------------------------------------------------- From: "Nic Marais" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:53 PM To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: anyone for Mexico? > 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 >> [log in to unmask] >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto: >> [log in to unmask] >> In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn >> > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn