Uses of Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells

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The study of stem cells has been a greatly debated issue for years. Because of the possible level that restoration medicine may possibly take, some people are uncomfortable with this area of research.

Umbilical stem cells are not a new concept, but now researchers have developed Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells which are more specialized cells. The mesenchyme is embryonic connective tissue that is found in the mesoderm of the umbilical cord. These cells can differentiate into either cells that will become blood components or connective tissue cells. Further, these particular cells have also been noted to separate into beta- pancreatic islet cells.

With this knowledge, these cells might be found to be useful in the regeneration or repair of bones and their related connective tissues, and diabetes. Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells are also considered as multipotent, whereas fetal stem cells would rather be pluripotent. In this sense, the fetal stem cells have the ability to differentiate into a larger variety of human cells than those of the umbilicus.

In addition, the older the donor might be, the fewer uses the stems cells can promote. Age, in this case, even being just a few months difference, can make a big difference from fetal to umbilical stem cells.

Technology continues to expand our understanding of many things, especially in medicine. Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells will continue to be useful in a larger sense as time goes by. In some cases, they might be able to replace bone marrow transfusions.

For instance, by itself, muscle repair is extremely slow. Consequently, if one could contribute stem cells to the damaged tissue, the healing process should then be able to speed up. Further, intravenous transfusions of stem cells must pass both through the heart and lung, and here many of the stem cells will be seized and not even able to make it to the point of injury. The ideal method of transport would be to inject the stem cells directly into the damaged tissue.

Even with all the information we have today, there is much to be learned about stem cells in general, and probably, much more to be discovered about Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cells in particular. A great amount of people have been lucky enough to be treated and carefully assisted through the use of stem cells, and there are still many more that will still require medical help in this area.

Hopefully, with continued research, new levels will be met in this intriguing new scientific area.

Sandra Williams is a contributing editor at FitnessHealthArticles.com. This article may be reproduced provided that its complete content, links and author byline are kept intact and unchanged. No additional links permitted. Hyperlinks and/or URLs must remain both human clickable and search engine spiderable.

Recognizing A Certified Nutritionist

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The title certified nutritionist (CN) or certified clinical nutritionist (CCN) shows that a person has had extensive education and training in nutrition science, and has also met national testing standards.

Both C.N.s, and C.C.N.s work together with clients to assess and analyze individual nutritional needs and develop personalized nutrition plans. During this process, they educate, advise, counsel, monitor, and provide their clients with support. Both conventional doctors and alternative health practitioners often refer their patients to nutritionists for dietary counseling.

The dietary information that you receive from a certified nutritionist is most likely to be reliable and based on current knowledge in the field if the nutritionist has been working in the profession for a minimum of one year and holds one of the following certifications:

Certified Nutritionist (C.N.): C.N.s must earn a Bachelor of Science or a higher degree in nutrition science from an accredited college or formal training program which is recognized by state licensing agencies.

They must meet any state licensing or certification requirements in their state, and must also comply with all statutes related to the practice of nutrition counseling. Furthermore, C.N.s must also complete a series of examinations required by the National Institute of Nutritional Education.

Certified Clinical Nutritionist (C.C.N.): To earn the C.C.N. credentials, nutritionists must have received a graduate degree in a health-care field or, if they only hold a B.A. degree, they must complete 900 hours of medical and clinical nutrition internship as well.

They will then be qualified to take case histories and to use various tests and observations to assess an individual’s nutritional needs. C.C.N.s may use the results of their assessments as a basis for referring clients to a licensed physician or other health-care professional.

Choosing A Practitioner

When you’re looking for responsible nutrition advice, look for a certified professional. Always keep in mind that the simple title “nutritionist,” although used by many qualified nutrition and dietetic professionals, is a moniker that may also be adopted by virtually anyone who needs to hang up a shingle.

Be careful of bogus qualifications, as well as of what can seem to be extreme dietary recommendations. Because irresponsible information on nutrition can be dangerous to your health, be very cautious to ask specific questions and verify the practitioner’s education, training, and professional credentials.

Although most states do require a license for professional dietitians, the situation is murkier for nutritionists. This is why it is important to be sure any nutritionist you consult has one of the credentials listed above. These will assure you of consistent standards of education, training, and professionalism.

If a nutritionist practices in a state that doesn’t regulate their qualifications, you should still try to look for one of the above certifications, which are granted for C.C.N.s by the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board (CNCN), and for C.N.s by the National Institute of Nutritional Education.

It’s also a good sign if the nutritionist is a current member of the Society of Certified Nutritionists (SCN), which is working to establish higher national standards of practice whilst promoting continuing education in the field.

 

John Rifkind is a contributing editor at FitnessHealthArticles.com. This article may be reproduced provided that its complete content, links and author byline are kept intact and unchanged. No additional links permitted. Hyperlinks and/or URLs must remain both human clickable and search engine spiderable.

Narconon Fresh Start’s Contribution in Drug and Alcohol Treatment

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Narconon Southern California—part of the internationally recognized Narconon family of drug treatment facilities—provides treatment for drug and alcohol addiction and dependence for those seeking to end their addictions once and for all.

Drug and alcohol dependence ruin lives, result in premature death, destroy careers and families, cause injury and financial ruin and diminish personal integrity. Our prisons are filled with people whose crimes were in some way are connected to their abuse of drugs or alcohol.

If you or someone you love is addicted to drugs or alcohol, there is a solution.

At Narconon Southern California, we’re dedicated to helping people who are dependent on or addicted to drugs or alcohol to get through a successful drug rehabilitation program that will change their lives and the lives of their families.

Thousands of people have successfully completed drug rehabilitation programs through Narconon Southern California and have gone on to lead healthy, stable, sober lives. Where other traditional disease-based treatment options fail, Narconon Southern California succeeds.

Contrary to popular wisdom, addiction isn’t a disease, and it’s not something that an addict has to live with for the rest of his or her life. The treatment program at Narconon Southern California has the highest success rate of any treatment program available: more than 76 percent of our clients get—and more importantly, stay—sober.

The Narconon Southern California treatment program combines a drug-free detoxification process with instruction and guidance on how to improve our clients’ lives. That’s the secret of our success.

Why drug-free detoxification? Because we’ve found it’s the safest, most effective way to begin our clients’ sobriety.

In addition, we teach our clients how to live healthy, happy lives through specialized instruction that helps them relearn (or learn for the first time) how to communicate effectively and improve their relationships with others, how to comprehend knowledge and information, how to enhance their perception and how to handle the ups and downs life will inevitably offer. As a result, Narconon Southern California clients are able to meet the challenges and embrace the joy of living a sober life.