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April 28 • 2016 55 American Regenerative Clinic| Advertisement S tem cells are the body's "master" cells. They can transform into other cell types such as bone, cartilage and muscle that can be used to replace damaged tissues in the body. Doctors and researchers see promise in curing cancer, heart disease, immune disorders, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, autism, blindness and diabetes — just to name a few. While here in America stem cell therapy may seem new and progressive, it has been used for many years in Europe and Asia, according to Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky, one of few doctors in Michigan trained and certified in the therapy. He runs the American Regenerative Clinic in Bingham Farms. Dr. Lutskovsky immigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine 20 years ago. "In the Ukraine, doctors and patients were much more open to alternative medicine; and I brought those therapies with me to the U.S. to help my patients," he says. He received his medical degree from Kharkov Medical University in the Ukraine in 1987. He then worked for six years as a general and trauma surgeon. In 2004, he earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the New York College Regenerating Your Health Stem cell therapy can relieve chronic pain. American Regenerative Clinic 31000 Telegraph Road, Suite 140 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 (248) 876-4242 americanregen.com Dr. Andrey Lutskovsky of Osteopathic Medicine. He moved to Michigan for his residency and has been here since. Stem cell therapy employs the body's own healing potential by isolating stem cells from one location of the body (fat tissue or bone marrow) and relocating them to an area of disease, injury or inflammation. Although the procedure is not FDA- approved, it does meet FDA regulations that allow physicians to provide a same-day procedure in the clinic using the patient's own cells, which are then immediately delivered back to him or her to treat the site of injury or pain. "This treatment has been done a half- million times around the world although not so frequently in the U.S.," says Dr. Lutskovsky, who has used stem cell therapy to successfully treat arthritis, sport-related injuries, COPD, auto-immune disease such as Lupus and Crohn's disease, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson disease, spinal cord injuries, autism, critical limb ischemia and many others. The therapy also has an added benefit. "I've used stem cell therapy to treat a patient's chronic pain, and the patient will report a few weeks later that he no longer needs to use insulin," Dr. Lutskovsky says. "It happens often that the therapy improves chronic illness." Stem cell therapy is an attractive option for patients wanting to avoid surgery. The procedure is minimally invasive, and patients walk out within three hours in most cases. Many patients report that they begin to experience results within a week with fuller effects felt within four to eight weeks. Dr. Lutskovsky also offers Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a safe and effective method used to heal damaged bone and soft tissue. PRP involves taking a small sample of blood and spinning it in a centrifuge to concentrate and separate out the platelets and plasma. This concentrated sample is then injected into the painful area, where it repairs damage by rebuilding the tissue, leading to improved joint and muscle functions with significantly less pain. One to four sessions may be needed for full benefits. American Regenerative Clinic treats many ailments through the use of PRP, including tendinitis, arthritis, torn muscles and ligaments. Dr. Lutskovsky will help you decide which therapy is right for you. Recommended By: University of Michigan, Providence & Karmanos Cancer Centers 20 % off * a wig purchase through May 31st Huge selection of styles and colors to choose from in the store. t1SJWBUF'JUUJOH3PPNT t4BNF%BZ8BTIJOH"OE4FUUJOH t&BTZ5P8FBS t.BEF'SPN4ZOUIFUJD"OE Human Hair t#MFOET8JUI:PVS0XO)BJS t)BJS&YUFOTJPOT t4QFDJBMUZ8JH4VQQMJFT t8JH"TTFTPSJFT 734.522.9420 www.wendyswigs.com Mid-Five Center Five Mile Rd. at Middlebelt, Livonia, MI *MUST PRESENT AD TO RECEIVE DISCOUNT