The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
A Trio of Patients Sing High Praises for Dr John Pitts MD!
Dr John Pitts, M.D. was our fellow last year and he impressed us so much with his skills and easy going way that he became part of our Colorado team. This is saying something, as you can see how picky we are with adding physicians to our stem cell network, let alone our Colorado clinic.…read more
How can You Maximize the Health Benefits of Chocolate?
How can you maximize the health benefits of chocolate? While chocolate is really good for you, what if the way it’s processed removed the good stuff? A study suggests that you may not be getting as much benefit from chocolate as you could. Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. These beans are normally processed with…read more
Turmeric Compound Found to Regenerate Nerve Stem Cells
I take my Curcumin every morning and evening as it’s in the Regenexx stem cell support supplement. I do this because it’s a natural anti-inflammatory and potent anti-oxidant, but now new research shows additional turmeric benefits as a cousin compound found in the whole root may help to regenerate nerve cells in the brain. Turmeric is…read more
How Many Stem Cell Patients Convert to Knee Replacement?
Most of the patients we see who want stem cell injections have been told that they need or will soon require a knee replacement. As a result, we’ve tracked knee replacement rates, after a precise injection of stem cells in our registry. So what percentage of Regenexx-SD stem cell patients convert to knee replacement after treatment…read more
Diet and Cells: Soda is Really Bad for You!
How does soda fit into the diet and cells equation? Soda has become an American staple, with some patients using it to replace water. Now a new study shows that it shortens the telomeres in your cells. What the heck are telomeres and why should you care? When your cells divide, they have an internal…read more
Bartolo Colon Stem Cell Network
About 2 years ago, a second national network with an orthopedic focus, StemMD burst on the stem cell scene. Calling themselves a “National Regenerative Medicine Practice” they featured Joe Purita, M.D. as their leader, highlighting the Bartolo Colon stem cell treatment. The StemMD network is one of several groups trying to emulate Regenexx. When you hit…read more
