Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the paleo diet and lifestyle.

While there is no cure for autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day can have a powerful impact on how we feel.

I'm Eileen Laird, your host from PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95% which took me from a life of excruciating

pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life. A short disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor

nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal. Always consult with your

health care team before making medical decisions. Now let's get

on to the show. Welcome to Episode 110.

Our topic today is stem cell research.

This is an exciting field with great potential for people with autoimmune disease,

but it's still in its very early days.

And when we see the news headlines, it's easy to believe a cure is already here, especially

since some commercial clinics promised that. My goal today is to separate the hope from the hype.

We'll be talking about current clinical trials and what they're showing, the risks versus benefits

of these treatments, which autoimmune diseases are the focus of the studies, and what we

still have to learn before stem cell transplants become a standard treatment option.

My guest today is Dr. Jeffrey Cohen. He's a neurologist who specializes in multiple sclerosis.

He has an active clinical practice, and he's also the director of the

Mellon Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at the Renowned Cleveland Clinic.

He's been a lead researcher on a number of clinical trials into treatments for MS, including one

using stem cell therapy. He's truly an expert on this topic, and I'm honored he took time out

of his busy schedule to join us today. Welcome to the podcast, Dr. Cohen. Well, hello,

Eileen. Thank you for the invitation. A number of listeners requested this topic. I am super

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