Three Ways to Regenerate
Did you know that your body is designed to regenerate?
Over time, exposure to various stressors and toxins (like free radicals, definition) cause damage to body tissues, contributing to aging. However, your body has built-in mechanisms to repair this damage, laying down new tissue to keep you healthy.
You can see these regenerative effects in younger people with plump, radiant skin, abundant energy, and lower risks of chronic diseases. This is largely due to a healthy immune and regenerative system, supported by factors like stem cells.
When an area is damaged or a cell becomes non-viable, stem cells repair and replace damaged tissue. As we age and encounter more toxins and free radicals, the body’s regenerative capacity gradually declines, leading to signs of degeneration.
For example:
- Skin develops wrinkles, spots, or bumps if not repaired.
- Blood vessels become damaged and are patched with cholesterol, leading to plaque buildup and blocked arteries.
- The immune system weakens, making infections more common.
- The eyes can develop issues like cataracts, glaucoma, floaters, retinal tears, and macular degeneration.
- Joints become unstable and painful.
As regenerative ability declines with age, the body prioritizes vital functions over less critical ones, eventually neglecting even key repairs as stem cell levels decrease. This leads to age-related illnesses as degeneration progresses.
At Missoula Osteopathic Clinic, we use three primary approaches to stimulate your body’s regenerative processes: PRF/PRP, Laser Therapy, and LifeWave Patches. Our goal is to counteract age-related changes at many levels, including organs, blood vessels, the brain, eyes, joints, and skin, to offer patients a comprehensive regenerative experience.
One of the best things you can do to support regeneration is to stop actions that contribute to degeneration.
