Can Young Blood rejuvenate & reverse the effects of aging???

I certainly hope so. Can you imagine my excitement when I read this piece of news. This definitely deserve a slot in my blog …haha.  Ok it’s just in the research stage with mice. Apparently a protein in blood can repair age-related damage in the brains and muscles of old mice, returning them to a more youthful state. This protein, called growth differentiation factor 11 (GDF11), was found to have a restorative effect on mouse hearts. If it does a similar job in humans, it could have huge potential for treating a wide-range of age-related diseases.

Revitalised organs

In the brain study, the researchers injected 15-month-old mice – which is just over half their natural life span – with GDF11 daily for a month. The volume of the blood vessels in their brain increased by 50 per cent and the number of brain stem cells by 29 per cent. Both factors are known to improve brain function.

Muscle fibres in old mice injected with GDF11 doubled in size to match that of 2-month old mice. Images from an electron microscope show a striking reordering of muscle fibres from a disordered state to the highly regular appearance of young muscle.

In a separate study, they gave 18-month-old mice, the equivalent of mid-to-late middle age, eight injections of blood plasma taken from 3-month-old mice. Three weeks later, the brain cells of the older mice had 20 per cent more dendrites, the spines that relay messages between neurons, than mice given a placebo.
The mice performed about 50 per cent better on two standard tests of cognitive function. The studies show the old brain is plastic and can recover function, and that this can be done so simply, just by injecting 'young' blood plasma.  

Next stop humans?

Scientist predicted they could have more answers with regards to humans in the next three to five years. They are already planning a human trial. They want to inject blood plasma from young, healthy donors into people with Alzheimer's disease to see if it improves their brain function.
 

Cheek filler - beautiful Apple cheeks

Was recommended by a few people including the famous blogger Rose to this Doctor. I used to do my procedures either in the States or Hong Kong where my husband was stationed before. Now that he's back for good, Thought I better find me a doctor that will take care of my face at a reasonable price. My poor face needs LOTS of work to keep me from looking any older!!!!! ....lol....

Went to Parsons the Orchard branch with my niece & an old buddy (naturally anyone who's an old buddy will need lots of botox & fillers as well...hahhaa....). We cramp into his room, & made so much noise, I think we frighten him...lol... Nice young man, with a superb sense of humor- definitely my cup of tea....lol....  We chat & laughed & when everyone is at ease, DR Keith began.

I go first as my niece wanted to see what to expect. I've been to many docs, in comparison Dr Keith is really pretty good. He is straightforward & funny, so the procedure seems fun also- that's good for my niece as this is her first time, the light atmosphere is very helpful for her.

Dr Keith did a combination of fillers & botox : on my forehead to get rid of the lines, crow feet , laugh lines & also my chin. He said I'm the BEST patient as I'm "very experienced" & know what I wanted!!! We laughed at that. My buddy's turn, did almost the same repair work....lol......!!!!.

My niece's  turn, Dr Keith did filler for her nose & cheeks- yes "apple cheeks" that's what I recommended. The effect is beautiful..... the girl couldn't stop smiling after that!!!! The nose filler was especially well done, not too sharp, (as that will look too unnatural) just enough to transform the look a little, that's the trick. Well done!!!!!!  The Apple cheeks made her look adorable! My buddy was so impressed that she immediately made appointment to do cheek filler next week....lol....

And of course the three of us had the Vitamin C jab to end the session- perfect!

Summary, we had a good time & will be coming back for more. Now time has once again stood still for me- I believe... I continue to look younger than all my peers - lol..!!!!!

Here's the contact some of you has been asking for :
 Orchard Clinic @ 360 Orchard Rd , International Building
# 04-10 ,  Singapore 238869, Tel; 8777-0736, 9746-7720
Open fr:
Monday & Friday : 10am-1pm & 3pm-8pm
Tuesday, Wed : 3pm to 8pm
Saturday: 10am-1pm

Parsons Medical @ Yishun ave 2,
Blk 779, #01-1541, Singapore 760779, Tel; 64846010, 8777-0736, 9746-7720
Open from 9am to 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday
3pm to 8pm on Thursday
Sun & PH close.