When you think of stem cells, what thought comes to mind? Is it potentially life-saving treatments? Lack of access? Misunderstanding? Realistically, it might be all of those things, but there is another side to the stem cell industry that doesn’t get a lot of press: stem cells may help stop the signs of aging. We all wish to find the Fountain of Youth, but is it found in stem cells? The implications and inferences one could make from a statement related to stopping or slowing the signs of aging go beyond what we see on the surface of the skin. Here’s how.

Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way

The notion of having better skin, while not life-changing, is actually indicative of the possibilities that exist in the stem cell industry. While we all want better-looking skin, it’s more important to pay attention to what is going on below the surface of the skin to provide such a result. Stem cells work to repair and replace certain cells in our bodies, and in the case of our skin, can prevent wrinkles, dryness, age spots and more. But that’s not the exciting part: the exciting part is that stem cells can change or alter the aging process in a way that leaves people feeling healthier, longer. The good-skin effect is just a positive side effect of something seemingly small, but much more profound than we give it credit for. This means, then, that if we dig a little deeper into the possibilities of what anti-aging stem cells can provide, we open up the discussion to a whole host of opportunities.

When Humans Looks Good, They Feel Good

Obviously, we are talking about much more than just youthful looking skin here, but it is easy to get caught up in the conversation. We’re not saying that youthful looking skin is not important, because, to some people, it is very important; what we are saying though, is that the technology and innovation behind what reveals that youthful looking skin is dripping with possibilities and we owe it to ourselves, the medical community, and the human race to explore the possibilities beyond what is only skin deep.

What’s Old is New Again

When we look at the science behind stopping the signs of aging we discover that the presence of new stem cells can actually help rejuvenate old cells in the area of treatment. If we know that this is possible — and it is possible — then we can come to further understand how stem cells heal and promote recovery in people who suffer from chronic illness, pain, or conditions. It’s kind of like when you are feeling sad about something and someone comes along to help lift your spirits. Think about stem cells as doing that for, not only your skin, but your body at large.

We’re using the example of anti-aging properties here, but that’s not really what we are talking about: we’re talking about the bigger picture. We’re talking about how we can learn from something as simple as how to make our skin look younger so that we can benefit from the domino effect that creates: we look better. We feel better. We want to take care of ourselves in

a more robust way. We are open to what is possible. That is the conversation that needs to be front and center when it comes to stem cell treatments, possibilities, access, and quality of life.

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