Cortisone steroid shots in the knee, shoulder, ankle, or back are a common treatment to manage swelling and reduce pain. In the doses commonly used (milligrams), these drugs are very powerful anti-inflammatories. However, these doses may be too powerful, as research shows the array of cortisone steroid shots side effects are many and negative. These […]
Read MoreThis week it was reported a person with HIV seems to be free of the virus after receiving a stem-cell transplant that replaced their white blood cells with HIV-resistant versions. The patient is only the second person ever reported to have been cleared of the virus using this method. The patient was able to stop […]
Read MoreKnees are the most common joint we see in the clinic for those interested in regenerative cell therapy. Check out Peggy discussing her experience with her stem cell injection at Governor’s MedSpa & Concierge Medicine. If you are located in the Atlanta area and you are wondering if you may be a candidate for this […]
Read MoreRegenerative medicine is the future of how we treat conditions and disease. Regenerative medicine is the newest branch of medicine which uses biologics to treat conditions and diseases. It’s called regenerative medicine because the goal is to heal and regenerate damage, injured and/or arthritic tissue. The practice of regeneration is done at medical clinics which […]
Read MoreHealth is not purely the absence of disease, but it is the full expression of you chemically, physically and emotionally. Everyday we are faced with thousands of decisions we make consciously and unconsciously which will affect our health. The thoughts we think, the food we eat, the air we breath, the water we drink, the […]
Read MoreThis page is for answering some of the most common questions. What are stem cells?Stem cells are the basic building blocks of human tissue. They have the ability to repair, rebuild and rejuvenate tissues throughout the body. When disease or injury strikes, stem cells respond to specific signals and set out to facilitate the healing […]
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