NSI Stem Cell's online newsletter for December 2017
December 2017
JOURNAL
G ive B ack
To a Loved One With This Special Offer
cell procedures at 50 percent off . This is an opportunity not to be missed.
Here we are in the season of giving and hope — and now you can give the gift of rejuvenation to someone you love. Or you can give this incredible gift to yourself. NSI Stem Cell wants to help you give this gift of renewed life. Consider the people in your life — your spouse, a sibling, a parent, a good friend, and perhaps even yourself. Who do you know who can benefit from the power of stem cell therapy? The first 100 people who call us in response to this offer will be entered into a drawing for a stem cell therapy! You can call either to enter yourself or a loved one. The week before Christmas, we will announce the winners of the drawing. There will be two drawings. The first will be for one stem cell procedure at NO COST . The second drawing will be for three stem
holiday cheer. In this moment, you may be thinking about the loved ones in your life. You may be wanting to give back to the people who matter most to you — those who make you feel special and who you want to show your appreciation. You may even be making a list (and checking it twice), as you think about the perfect gifts to give. The act of giving — whether it’s giving a gift, giving back to your community, giving your time, or giving your love — is a reason why the holiday season brings out the best in people. More than any other time of the year, people give back in their own way. They want to make the holidays special for their loved ones. You’ve heard the saying, “It’s the thought that counts,” and that is so true. The thought behind a gift or act of kindness can mean the world to the person receiving it — and the gift of stem cell therapy is no different. Give us a call and let us know who you would like to include in this special drawing. Again, it’s open to the first 100 callers. Please note, our medical team must approve and clear the patient for therapy. We look forward to hearing from you. From all of us at NSI Stem Cell, have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!
There is nothing better than to give the gifts of a renewed life and of renewed hope, helping a loved one take those first steps toward finding relief. At NSI, one of our primary goals is to improve the quality of life for people all over the country. Today’s health care system is not delivering the results people truly need to live on their terms. People can become trapped in a cycle of pain, medication, and surgery. But stem cell therapies are advancing every day to treat a vast number of conditions. From The first 100 people who call us in response to this offer will be entered into a drawing for a stem cell treatment!
diabetes to back pain, neuropathy to osteoarthritis, stem cell
therapy is giving people a new lease on life.
The simple fact is, the holiday season
brings out the best in people.
Joy is in the air as family and friends gather to celebrate, give thanks, and revel in
–Dr. Eric Edgerton
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THE BENEFITS OF RIDE-SHARING
for O lder A dults
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and Lyft have offered older adults an alternative way to get where they want to go. If you’ve never tried ride-sharing before, here’s how it works. Using an app on your phone, you set a pick-up and drop-off location. In just a matter of minutes, a driver is at your door, ready to travel to your destination. Payment is automatically linked to your phone, so you don’t need to worry about having cash on hand. If you need help setting up the app, reach out to a tech-savvy friend or family member. Odds are they’ve used these services themselves.
specifically for seniors, like SilverRide and Lift Hero, are expanding into new regions all the time. Ride-sharing offers a number of benefits to older adults who don’t want to rely on a friend or loved one for transportation. Have a medical appointment? Getting there has never been easier. Looking to take a walk somewhere that requires a short drive? You can ride-share there and back. Going out for a bite to eat? With the touch of a button, you’ll soon be on your way. Ride-sharing offers increased independence, security, and efficiency, which far outweighs most other transportation alternatives. You might think of mobile technology as an industry aimed largely at younger generations who live their lives on their phones. Ride-sharing services, however, can offer just as much benefit to you as to those rowdy 20-somethings. If you need a quick, affordable ride, give these apps a shot.
million older adults rely on others for transportation. Between the lack of autonomy and the fear of being a burden, this dependency often leads to a decreased quality of life. Most seniors don’t want to call a loved one every time they need a ride, and public transportation is often a hassle at best. Recently, ride-sharing services like Uber
If you need help getting in and out of the vehicle, Uber even offers a special service called
uberASSIST. Drivers in this program have special training and offer door-to-door assistance. Newer companies designed
FROM BACK PAIN TONO PAIN H ow M ary A voided S urgery and F ound R elief F rom P ain I had a procedure in my back for a degenerative disc disease because of arthritis. One of the discs in my lower back was so bad, they recommended surgery. I’ve never felt that surgery was really a good answer, and I started to research what are some other things that I could do. I researched, found out about stem cells, looked into it more thoroughly, and decided that would be a good procedure to try. days, I started to feel less pain in my back. Within about five days, I actually had no pain in my back! I was shocked! I didn’t think it would be that quick, but it was! I did some physical therapy that has also made me stronger, and I felt better. Six weeks past the procedure and I literally
It felt like there was no real downside to that, because I could still go for surgery if I wanted to. So, I signed up. I got the mini lipo procedure; it really wasn’t very painful. I didn’t have any side effects from that. Then I got stem cells and PRP up and down my entire spine. For the most part, it wasn’t painful, it went fairly quickly, and afterwards I felt fine. Within, I want to say, about three
have no back pain. I wouldn’t have believed it, but I’m telling you, this is what happened to me.
I also had scoliosis and pain because of all these things going on.
–Mary Carlin
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A BRIGHTER TOMORROW A dvances in the T reatment of T raumatic B rain I njury
In the past, treating traumatic brain injury was a monumental task. Today, while it’s still a huge challenge, advancements in the field of stem cell have opened new avenues of treatment and hope. Traumatic brain injury is a devastating condition generally associated with severe trauma, massive head injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other catastrophic injuries or side effects of diseases. Stem cells work to repair, or at least partly heal, the connections between the nerves and cells in the brain. As amazing powerhouse cells, stem cells regenerate and repair the delicate tissue of the brain. With treatment, stem cells
help restore motor, speech, and other functions often lost following a traumatic brain injury.
After a traumatic brain injury, brain cells can fall dormant, but in most cases, the cells are able to regenerate. If the damage is too severe or extensive, regeneration cannot keep up, and cell death occurs. Without healthy brain cells, the body cannot function. When certain systems and organs cannot perform as they should, it sets off a domino effect that can be seen and felt throughout the body. As stem cell technology has progressed, we’ve learned that brain regeneration and repair can be an option for more people. NSI Stem Cell Centers have developed treatments using stem cells to treat brain injuries, making the outlook for those with traumatic brain injury better than ever before. When your own stem cells are injected back into your body, the cells naturally migrate to the area of the traumatic brain injury. At the site of the injury, they reproduce copies of themselves and integrate with the injured brain tissue, helping grow new, healthy brain cells and repairing the damage. Better yet, the treatment is safe and only takes a matter of hours to complete. From there, the cells go to work for a brighter tomorrow!
Thai Spaghetti Squash With Peanut Sauce
Craving pad thai but anxious about the carbs? Try this lighter version of a classic, delicious dish.
Ingredients
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1 medium spaghetti squash
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¾ cup unsweetened peanut butter
Olive oil
Salt
1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup chopped parsley
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¼ cup coconut sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
Peanut sauce: •
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons red curry paste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Halve squash and scoop out seeds. 2. Drizzle inside of squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place squash on baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. 3. Let cool. Using a fork, scrape out spaghetti squash strands. 4. Place sauce ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Lower
heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 5. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, parsley, and 1/4 of the peanut sauce and combine. 6. Add spaghetti squash and crushed peanuts. Stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Once served, drizzle with more peanut sauce. (Recipe inspired by Leelalicious.com.)
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THE CLEARWATER LOCATION IS MOVING! Beginning December 4, 2017, we will start seeing patients at our new location 29750 US HWY 19N STE 101 Clearwater, FL 33761
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The Benefits of Ride-Sharing for Older Adults How Mary Carlin Went From Back Pain to
No Pain Page 2
Hope for Those With Traumatic Brain Injury Thai Spaghetti Squash With Peanut Sauce Page 3
Is January the Best Month for Disneyland? Page 4
I s J anuary THE BEST MONTH FOR DISNEYLAND?
Let’s Talk About the Weather Does January sound cold and rainy? Don’t worry. The average temperature is still a balmy 66 degrees, and January gets just as much rainfall as peak months like December (winter break) and March (spring break). Check weather reports since the rainfall varies greatly depending on the temperature of the ocean that month. But bear in mind, Disneyland is the No. 2 theme park on the planet, raking in 18 million visitors a year. It wouldn’t attract such huge crowds if the weather wasn’t theme park-worthy 99 percent of the time. So, what’s the best month to visit Disneyland? It’s a trick question. The real answer is whatever month you go . Disneyland is magic! But if there’s a month that’s better than the rest, we’ll say it’s January.
January isn’t known for much — broken resolutions and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, mostly. But if you’re looking to escape the cold or take your family on a post-holiday adventure, next month might be the best time to travel to the Happiest Place on Earth. The Best Crowds According to Disneyland’s own figures, the first full week of January through the middle of February is the slowest time of year at the park. Visitors report never spending more than 15 minutes waiting for a ride. The Fourth of July, however, finds visitors waiting over two hours for Star Tours and Splash Mountain. In Winter, Disneyland closes a little earlier. But if you have young kids, this won’t affect your plans much. They often close rides for maintenance during this time, but never more than one or two at a time. With all the open options, you won’t feel robbed.
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