Testimonials of Patients Who Have Been Treated With Umbilical Cord Stem Cells

Alzheimer’s Disease

Subject 1

“… friends are saying that they can't believe how much better she is. She is washing the dishes and sweeps the floor again. No more headaches. People can talk to her about things and she remembers, learning to read better, more energy when she walks - she is slowly improving.”

Arthritis

Subject 2

“…my shoulder is feeling much better. I am able to work out more again.”

Subject 3

“…I am happy to report that the pain in my knee is gone and my arthritis is almost gone.”

Cardiomyopathy

Subject 5

“…his physician reports that his heart is pumping measurably better. He feels fantastic and younger.”

Cerebral Palsy

Subject 6

“She is trying to socialize more, she has more vocalization (although
non verbal) and she is laughing more often and for longer periods. She also
appears to have greater interest in what is happening around her.”

Subject 7

“She is doing great - figuring out hand to mouth. Her head control is amazing.
We have just turned the baclofen down another 30cc this past weekend and she is doing great with it.”

Subject 8

“His visual field has improved. He can focus straight ahead with his eyes for a few moments at a time. He couldn’t do this before the stem cells. He has gained 2.5 Lbs since the treatment and hadn’t gained any weight for 1.5 yrs before the therapy. His trunk strength is still improving and he is getting stronger every week.”

Subject 9

“He was completely blind and could not hold his head up. He was stuck in the fetal position. Within 3 weeks of being treated with umbilical cord stem cells, he could see. Within 2 ½ months, he could hold his head up. Within 4 months he could speak. Now he is trying to crawl and feed himself.”

Subject 10

“He has gotten stronger. He can now push himself up on all fours.
He is also talking much more than he was before his stem cell treatment.”

Subject 11

“She seems more content and less irritable than before. Her muscle tone is more relaxed. She is trying to focus her eyes on where sound comes from. It’s now been 1 week without any seizures. She is able to lift her head. She’s trying to vocalize more and is imitating mouth shapes and sounds more closely than before.”

Subject 12

“She has shown great gains in her ability to focus/concentrate and articulate (her vocabulary has expanded and she now uses complex sentences). She also feeds herself better. There have also been gains in her ability to walk, speak, and interact with her family and others. She recently attended her sister’s wedding using a walker.”

Subject 13

“There have been rapid improvements in his ability to get about and manipulate objects. The muscle spasticity has decreased tremendously, which benefited his hand dexterity. Before they were tightly fisted. He can transition from lying to sitting on his own now. Speech is improved. He can walk in reverse in his walker by himself now.”

Subject 14

“She is trying to verbalize some. She never made any other noises other than crying until lately. She is happy and smiling most of the time, she now smiles at other people. She seems very interested in new people or surroundings. She is beginning to reach for things. For example, I can hold my hand in front of her and say give me five, and she will smile and move her arm towards my hand. She is taking steps, assisted. Her head and trunk control are some better. She has developed such a cute personality since the treatment and that smile – oh my gosh, it just makes my whole day!”

Subject 15

“The stem cells have improved the quality of our family’ life. His gastro-reflux behavior has been reduced. His left foot is now the same size as his right foot. He shows a renewed interest in eating, drinking, learning and enjoying his life. A child’s smile and happiness are difficult to quantify but I have tried to do.”

Subject 16
(with optic nerve atrophy)

“Recently she raised her arm to protect herself when a soccer ball flew towards her head. Her seizures are down to zero. There was no seizure activity on the last EEG test. They have taken her off of the seizure medication.”

Subject 17

“He is doing well. He seems to be responding to the treatment already. He definitely is sitting up a lot better – actually almost on his own and his head control is very noticeably better. Also, he has been a lot more vocal, no real words yet, but he is definitely expressing himself more lately.”

Subject 18

“We received the best news yesterday that since the treatments, her scoliosis is getting better and she will not have to wear a brace.”

Subject 19

In Search of a Miracle - New Zealand's 60 Minutes program followed Caleb's trip to San Diego, to Dr. Steenblock and then to Dr. Ramirez in Mexico for his treatment and interviewed the parents two months later about the progress that has been made with the umbilical cord stem cells. Watch the video here.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Subject 20

“The spots in my vision disappeared. I have fewer visual distortions and I can read my own writing and a computer screen now…”

Encephalopathy

Subject 21

“We have seen her bring her hand to her mouth as well as cross midline to touch her opposite shoulder. Her PT and OT have noticed increased range of motion and decreased rigidity in her shoulders. Her trunk and head control have also improved.”

Infection (causing brain damage)

Subject 22

“…There has been an increase in vocabulary, trying more each day. Increase in alertness. Is picking up sandwiches now…the CT scans are showing improvement and the lab tests for liver functions are now normal.”

Microecephaly

Subject 23

“The Pediatrician measured her head and said that it had grown substantially. This was the most it has grown in years. The Neurologist also measured her head and was very pleased with the growth. She is able to hold the spoon and self feed from a plate. There is also more eye contact.”

Multiple Sclerosis

Subject 24

“…want you to know that this morning I did 50 sit-ups, 35 push-ups, 20 touch my toes, 20 elbow to knee, and 20 each of my isometric exercises - 25 minutes of continuous workout, and then
walked about 100 steps without any aids. I feel good most of the time, only get tired about 8 to 9 pm.”

Subject 25

“I have had improvement in my speech and less rigidity in my legs.”

Subject 26

“…there is more energy, much less tingling in extremities, the cramping and twitching in both legs are gone, my hands don't feel like they're wearing gloves as much. Not much change in mobility, still using cane, but I feel more connected to legs and better balance.
Glad I did it and would like to do it again!..”

Post Polio

Subject 27

“Still very pleased with the stem cells. My hands used to be cold all of the time, now are warm and alive. Feet too. I used to be afraid that I would lose toes because they were so purple and cold. I’m now walking on parallel bars in Physical Therapy and singing in the choir. My pastor calls it a miracle…”

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Subject 28

“…I’m beginning to see light now.”

Stroke

Subject 29

“…my 5th finger on the left hand which had curled up, is now straightened out. I’m able to speak more rapidly, and progressing with a walker. My physical therapist says that this is the first progress I’ve made.”

Subject 30
(stroke in utero)

“His memory has improved. He can recall more details. His left arm was previously paralyzed. He can now move that arm from the shoulder. He talks more and uses complete sentences rather than two or three words. He is also having more independent thoughts and interacting more with other people. His seizures have decreased. He is doing better in school and recognizes more letters and numbers.”

Traumatic Brain Injury

Subject 31

“…he can move his neck better from side to side. He can close his mouth easier. He can stand better for transfers. He can move four fingers now on his left hand. He can also move his left foot now. He can drink from a glass without needing a straw. His breathing has improved. He wakes up more alert and stays alert through the day now. His legs have a lot of warmth and feeling now. The faclofen medication has been decreased. His speech is clearer and louder. He can lift and lower his right arm. He also shows emotion now where he couldn’t before.”

Subject 32 (child)

“The physician said that the brain was more normal, with practically no subclinical seizures seen. She was very impressed with the results and could not understand why the changes had been so dramatic since the last EEG. His vision is also better. He raises his hands now when he needs something and smiles with the non-stroke side of his mouth. His nurse says that he is more aware - more inside of his body.”