Auto-Immune Disease
Auto-Immune Disease
Auto-immune diseases are characterized by either an overactive or underperforming immune system. When the immune system is overactive, the body will attack itself. The witnessed effects can be extremely debilitating. Individuals can develop severe cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Psoriasis, or more. When the immune system is deficient, the body’s ability to fight invaders is greatly diminished. Without protection, the body becomes extremely vulnerable to infections and viruses.
How Is Auto-Immune Disease Treated Today?
The current protocol to deal with any auto-immune condition is a very “symptom” based approach. Doctors may prescribe a mixture of steroids and/or medications designed to up regulate or down regulate a patient’s immune system. This is done to manage the symptoms of the given disease. While some patients do experience relief, they may be caught in a constant cycle of seeking stronger and stronger medication(s); hoping for minimal side effects. Unfortunately, the reaction to medications used to treat the disease, is sometimes as bad as the original ailment.
Stem Cell Therapy For Autoimmune Disease
Hypoxic Mesenchymal Stem Cells, in particular, seem to have the greatest potential for healing. When injected intravenously, they are drawn to inflamed tissue and produce an anti-inflammatory response. In addition to this, mesenchymal stem cells are involved in the production of T-regulatory cells. These cells fortify the body against immunological self-attack.
