Can it work?

[Shawn]

Last days I was thinking about the C-programs like IPS or GT. And I thought, hey, when Grow Taller is working could a program for nerve regeneration work, too? I think people with spinal cord injuries would be very happy if something like that would be possible. I posted it to the FAQ section, because it's just a (crazy) idea. At least until now.

[Shannon]

Regeneration is something I have my eye on, and not just for nerves, but I have a lot of research and experimentation to do before I even know if that is possible.

[Shawn]

Hope you find out what's possible. It would help a lot of people.

[cfact]

Stem cell release, ideally localized would seem to be the best approach for this.
For one example, scientists have shown neurogenesis to treat Huntington's disease: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story...fm?id=3850
"Humans already possess the ability to create new neurons. "
Likely many tricks to make sure the right cell is made in the right place - but if you can trigger stem cell creation, that is at least half the battle

[Shannon]

That is an awesome idea, and I bet I could do that... geez, so much to do at once, I'm gonna pull out all the hair I don't have! lol

[cfact]

That is an awesome idea, and I bet I could do that... geez, so much to do at once, I'm gonna pull out all the hair I don't have! lol

Speaking of stems cells - and tying to the other hair loss thread - published Tuesday:
http://www.philly.com/philly/health/Heal...loser.html

"The researchers said that although using stem cells to regenerate missing or dying hair follicles is considered a potential way to reverse hair loss, it hasn't been possible to create adequate numbers of hair-follicle-generating stem cells -- specifically cells of the epithelium, the name for tissues covering the surface of the body.
But new findings indicate that this may now be achievable."

Stem cells - if you can work it out - likely could be a factor in all your physical change subs (hair, height, breast etc).

If you solve that, you will have plenty of hair to pull out!

[cfact]

Another interesting note on this, StemEnhance (which I have used, but I make no claims to any of the science backing it - really don't have an idea whether it works!) . What is proven is that it increases circulating adult stems cells (read and watch this http://www.stemtech.com/US/SE2.aspx - interesting stuff)

Not that I want to pitch that product (~$70 a bottle!) but rather it is fascinating that the body can be made to release stem cells - StemEnhance does NOT create stem cells - the body does!

So - yes - if a sub can support the release of adult stem cells, that would be amazing. And I would sooner pay for such a sub that pay these guys $70 a month

[Shawn]

That's not about stem cells, but I read an article about scientists who managed to restore the bladder control in experiments with rats (after spinal cord injury). They used some chemicals to stimulate the nerve growth. The article was in german, but I found here a similar in english. At least it seems to be possible to let the nerves grow again.