Unexpected rapid healing without surgery of 2 advanced orthopedic conditions occurring simultaneously with consumption of Plasma Activated Water (PAW) and a natural supplement aimed at stimulating stem cell production within the body.

Burton N. Danet, Ph.D.¹

1Clinical Psychologist/Psychoanalyst (Retired), Co-Founder A Better Community for All (ABC4All), Manhattan Beach, California, USA http://ABC4All.net

Abstract

The author has previously submitted for publication a case report² citing observations made over a 4-year period following the introduction of Plasma Activated Water (PAW) into the diet: http://abc4all.net/pawquickreview.htm. During the period of observation, 2 severe orthopedic conditions became prominent. A right full thickness rotator cuff tear following a fall was documented on MRI. Right knee, previously arthroscopically treated for a torn meniscus 35 years prior, developed severely painful clicking interfering with renewed ability for customary power walking. An herbal scientist³ shared information about a natural supplement helping to stimulate the production of stem cells within the body. Both conditions yielded, without surgery, to a regimen that included both the PAW and the natural supplement. Rather than considering right knee replacement surgery, the author has returned to normal walking without pain and without clicking. Rather than considering recommended surgery for the right rotator cuff, recent examination revealed virtual total recovery from the full thickness tear in terms of experienced symptoms.

Background and introduction to the condition

The myriad medical diagnoses and associated medications prior to the introduction of PAW are recorded here: http://abc4all.net/guiness.htm. Concomitant with the consumption of PAW, virtually all of the medical conditions have improved with resolution of associated symptomatology. During the 3^rd and 4^th years of PAW consumption, 2 orthopedic conditions, however, did not resolve as had all the other conditions.

During 2007, the 3^rd in the 4-year period of observations, the author suffered a severe fall. Included among the documented associated injuries were a fractured right humerus (x-ray) and a right full thickness rotator cuff tear (MRI). Consultation with an orthopedist⁴ and review of the MRI and examination findings confirmed the diagnosis. Standard orthopedic treatment included a recommendation for surgery. Two weeks, however, were spent allowing healing of the associated fracture before the surgery could be considered. Due to the intensity and severity of the acute shoulder pain, steroid injections on 2 different occasions were administered, along with a prolonged course of physical therapy (improvement was occurring) aimed at maintaining a physical condition that might improve a positive surgical outcome.

During early 2008, the author developed severe pain and clicking in the right knee. Historically this knee was arthroscopically treated in the 1970s for a torn meniscus (chronic mild pain). Over the subsequent 35 years, occasional return of pain was treated successfully via Soft Tissue Mobilization.⁵ During early 2008, the pain/clicking became so severe, it was not possible to continue the walking exercise program. This condition developed despite the consumption of PAW. After being informed about the StemTech supplement⁶ called StemEnhance by an herbal scientist there was interest to learn whether adding the StemTech supplement might provide improvement in the right knee condition. In fact, both the pain and clicking yielded with an approximately 4-week period of consumption of both the PAW water and the supplement.

Description of treatment

Many modalities of therapy had been employed for multiple medical conditions prior to PAW consumption. With the advent of PAW, there developed resolution of myriad symptomatology. There remained 2 orthopedic conditions, however, which required further attention.

In early 2007, following a severe fall, a fractured right humerus and right full thickness rotator cuff tear were diagnosed via orthopedic consultation. The orthopedist recommended steroid injections to relieve the acute pain, a 2-week period for humerus fracture healing prior to surgery and a physical therapy program aimed at maintaining a condition that might improve the surgical outcome. Pain medication was also prescribed.

While the physical therapy and other treatments did allow for improvement, the possibility for surgery continued to be considered. During this time, there developed painful right knee clicking that interfered with a power walking exercise program. An herbal scientist recommended StemEnhance, a natural supplement:⁷

“When you take two capsules of StemEnhance, the ingredients help to support the release of stem cells from the bone marrow into the bloodstream. Through a natural process, those stem cells then travel to areas of the body where they are most needed.”

After having a recommendation to consider StemEnhance supplement, the author began consuming 6 capsules a day rather than the recommended 2 or 4 day.

Results

Consumption of the StemEnhance daily on the above regimen took place initially over a period of 2 weeks. At this point, it was noticed that the knee pain had improved, with only clicking remaining. Another 2 weeks of simultaneous PAW and StemEnhance consumption led to an outcome where the clicking also resolved. It became possible to renew the walking program both without pain and without clicking. The possibility for surgery (right knee replacement) has been abandoned.

During this period where the knee pain and clicking were improving, a minor back sprain was experienced requiring consultation with a treating doctor who has been involved since 1995: http://abc4all.net/before_after.htm. At the consultation regarding the low back strain, examination was also made of the right shoulder. All routine testing showed return of function, no pain, and only very mild reduction in strength (resistance to pressure). Thus it was apparent that surgery for the right shoulder rotator cuff full thickness tear had been rendered unnecessary. Improvements have been so thoroughgoing that it has been possible to return to both the walking exercise program and lifting/carrying heavy objects (40 pounds in weight) with absolutely no discomfort experienced in any location.

Discussion

At the present writing (May 2008), it is more than 4 years since starting to consume PAW. Repeated medical laboratory data over time continues to reconfirm the return to “normal.” These results were previously reported in the 4-year case report. In addition, it is possible to report recovery from 2 orthopedic conditions, a right shoulder full thickness rotator cuff tear and right knee pain and clicking. Neither constellation of injury and associated symptoms now requires surgery. Instead, it has been possible to resume a power walking exercise program.

As previously reported, all the activity surrounding Plasma Activated Water (PAW) has included transporting the filled bottles of water (3 and 5 gallon sizes) as well as shipping water samples throughout USA/Canada. It used to be necessary to request assistance in order to transport the 5-gallon containers of the water (3-gallon containers were handled, but only via the left hand/arm after the right shoulder injury). The challenge of lifting and moving such heavy containers was not something that would have been advised for a person with 2 herniated disks (low back), neck osteophytes and other muskuloskeletal injuries. However, with the continued rejuvenation process achieved since consuming PAW, together with the addition of the StemEnhance supplement, it is now possible to lift and carry the 5-gallon containers filled with PAW. This is done without strain and without pain! No assistance needed! Both right and left hands/arms are used in these maneuvers without experiencing any discomfort whatsoever.

In the previous report, it was stated, “With the apparent benefit of consuming monomolecular water with superior absorption of anything ingested, after 2 weeks of taking the StemTech supplement, the SEVERE knee pain disappeared.  2 weeks later, the SEVERE clicking stopped entirely.  With this further renewal now, with no pain and no clicking, it has been possible to return to power walking:

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“This is a person who used to faint and/or experience lightheadedness with inability to walk even a half a block without stopping and pausing 20 seconds to recover from the apparent inability for the breathing apparatus to work properly.”  Further, this is a person with previous arthroscopic right knee surgery who developed severe pain/clicking that might ordinarily have led to knee replacement.

Instead of surgery, continued PAW and the StemTech supplement consumption have been concurrent with improvement in both the pain and dysfunction of the right shoulder. Recent examination showed almost normal function with minor loss of strength, no pain with any portion of the exam. All function relating to the right shoulder is experienced as normal.  A repeat MRI has not been obtained to see what it would show (no clinical reason to undergo an exam which therefore would not be covered by insurance).

CONCLUSION

The unexpected and relatively rapid recovery from both orthopedic conditions has been dramatic. It appears that the potential for further investigation and clinical study for the potential of Plasma Activated Water (PAW) taken simultaneously in combination with natural supplementation may offer healing and relief from medical conditions for which surgery may have been the only recourse. The present information offers a new dimension for recovery from advanced orthopedic conditions and merits further systematic clinical investigation.

2Danet, B.N. Observations covering 4 years of consumption of Plasma Activated Water (PAW) with concomitant total rejuvenation and reversal of failing rehabilitation efforts. Submitted for publication, Journal of Science and Healing Outcomes, 2008.

3John Butters, http://abc4all.net/butters.htm, herbal scientist/iridologist shared information about StemTech, Inc.: http://abc4all.stemtechbiz.com/Default.aspx, specifically, “StemEnhance,^® a breakthrough, natural botanical extract that supports wellness by helping your body maintain healthy stem cell physiology.  It is the very first product on the market from the latest phytoceutical product category called “stem cell enhancers.” http://abc4all.stemtechbiz.com/product_1_sub.aspx

4Keith Feder, M.D., Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Medical Director, West Coast Center for Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, 1200 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 208, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, (310) 416-9700

5Soft Tissue Center at DISC, 13160 Mindanao Way, Suite 308, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292, (310) 279-4355.

6STEMTech HealthSciences, Inc. http://abc4all.stemtechbiz.com/about_sub.aspx and http://www.stemtechbiz.com/journal_download.aspx