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We are standing at the threshold of a new and exciting medical era-an era of regeneration, rejuvenation, and renewal in which stems cells will set the stage for healing and in some cases, the restoration of injured, diseased, and debilitated tissues and organ. While stem cell therapy is still in its infancy, the field is rich with promise. The debate over the use of embryonic stem cells and the questionable effectiveness of adult stem cells have led many scientists and clinicians to concentrate their energies on umbilical-cord-derived stem cells from healthy newborn babies. While these cells are technically classifed as "adult stem cells," they appear to have greater restorative and regenerative potential than stem cells derived from adult tissues due to their young age. Human umbilical-cord stem cells (hUCSCs) have demonstrated great efficacy in promoting the healing of many conditions. In the last decade or so, pure cord-blood stem cells have been used by physcians to treat a mulitude of intractable diseases such as progressive multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, certain degenerative eye disorders, stroke, diabetes, and various forms of heart disease. While certainly no cure all, umbilical-cord stem cell therapy appears to be amassing a respectable track record in terms of both safety and clinical utility. In "Umblical Cord Stem Cell Therapy: The Gift of Healing from Health Newborns", Drs. steenblock and Payne share some of the science that underlies stem cell therapy and put a human face on this field with accounts of people who have benefited from hUCSC treatments. And, in providing this information, they encourage readers to take that bold first step into this vast and wondrous medical frontier.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 13 reviews)

Thanks for bringing hope for healing by B. Tancredi (San Juan Capistrano, CA USA)

5 Stars
August 31, 2009
I read this book cover-to-cover in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. I happen to know that the embryonic stem cell "debate" is primarily a patenting and thus monetary issue, and not at all about what is best for mankind. If this book hadn't come about, most people would not now know about this "free" and fabulous source of regenerative medicine and healing. Drs Steenblock and Payne have done their research, their legwork, and their homework - even in the face of opposition (greed and ignorance have a tendency to cause that). I hope this is just the first in a series of books from Steenblock on regenerative therapies that lead to genuine healing for our very sick world. Judge this book for yourself, you'll be glad you did.

Well written and factual. by David W. Snow

5 Stars
August 15, 2006
Stem Cells derived from Human Umbilical Cord blood are safe, ethical and have great promise to help with those disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, for which no cure exists today. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down and am waiting for the sequel to be published!

A book I couldn't put down by Melba (Pollack, LA)

5 Stars
August 01, 2006
I received this book as a gift and once I began reading it, could not put it down. I learned so much about stem cells and especially cord blood and cord blood stem cells, as well as how these cells are helping sick children and adults get better. It's been over 50 years since I graduated college and my science knowledge is definitely rusty, but I had no problem keeping up with everything in "Umbilical Cord Stem Cell Therapy". It is very, very well written and structured and gets to the point. Since I have an eye condition, I especially enjoyed reading how nurse Ruth got a turnaround in her diabetic retinopathy after a single cord stem cell treatment. I am now thinking of mailing a copy off to my representatives in Washington, DC along with a note urging them to put more tax dollars into research involving cord blood stem cells for macular degeneration, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury (Ills covered in this fine book by Dr. Steenblock and Dr. Payne).

A joy to read by Susie4John (Roswell, NM)

5 Stars
July 18, 2006
This is a smartly written book I enjoyed thoroughly. I hope the publishing house is considering putting out an expanded 2nd edition.

Concise, Easy Read by Kamisha D (Memphis, TN)

5 Stars
July 15, 2006
I commend the authors for cranking out an easy-to-read, well organized book that covers the bases beautifully. I have family in the Army in Iraq and especially appreciated the chapter on how cord blood stem cells might help soldiers who suffer brain damage in the field. This sounds like something our politicans & FDA need to get behind.

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