Erik Lundquist, M.D

January 23, 2017 By Cade Hildreth (CEO) : Original Link

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are advantageous over other stem cells types for a variety of reasons. First, they avoid the ethical issues that surround embryonic stem cell research.

Second, repeated studies have found MSCs to be immuno-privileged, which make them an advantageous cell type for allogeneic transplantation. MSCs reduce both the risks of rejection and comp...

Have you ever overhauled your pantry, started a new exercise routine, or tried meditating every day? Change is hard, and staying motivated when you’re making big lifestyle shifts can be one of the biggest obstacles preventing new habits from sticking.

Thrive Market member Melissa can relate. Earlier this year she partnered with Andrea, an integrative dietitian, to start transforming her body, mind, and spirit from the inside ou...

Layered lemon cashew cream and spiced carrot cake is a winner. No oven required!  No dairy, gluten or refined sugar. Raw vegan, but still bursting with that carrot cake flavor and texture! 
 

LEMON CASHEW FROSTING 

• 2 cups cashews, soaked overnight 

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 

• 1 tbsp vanilla 

• ½ cup - 1 cup coconut oil 

METHOD 

1. Blend together cashews, lemon juice, maple syrup...

 It’s estimated that 50 million individuals (nearly 22 percent of adults), suffer from arthritis. Women sufferers outnumber men in every age group. Medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are most commonly used to treat arthritis and joint pain.

But FDA recalls of several NSAIDs, including Bextra®, Celebrex®, and Vioxx® have caused many individuals to consider other alternatives. 

One of the most co...