Episode #164- OEM repairs... with Stem Cells?

Episode Notes: 

Have you spent your career bending, lifting, and grinding away in the collision & auto repair industry for years, only to find your body paying the steep price of demanding physical labor?

That's exactly what happened to me as I struggled with joint pain and the daunting prospect of inevitable surgery. But then, a breakthrough: I stumbled upon some education on the transformative power of regenerative medicine. Join me on this episode, as I pull back the curtain & reveal my candid tale of skepticism, discovery, and the early success of stem cell therapy, a journey that might just challenge everything you thought you knew about managing pain and recovering from injury.

Could it really be possible to do OEM repairs on our own bodies too?
 
 Through the lens of my own experience and the revolutionary insights of Tony Robbins' "Life Force," we'll explore the brave new world of alternative health options. From the crossroads of making tough health decisions to the thrill of witnessing the regenerative capabilities of stem cell treatments, this episode is an eye-opener for anyone in the auto repair industry—or any trade—suffering the physical consequences of their labor. More than just a story, it's a call to action: to weigh the risks, listen to your intuition, and consider how embracing the cutting edge of medical science could lead to a more vibrant, pain-free existence, without going under the knife!

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Transcript

Rick: 0:00

This episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a very personal story that I felt compelled to share with you, in hopes that it'll provide not only an alternative, natural option to pain and suffering Some of us in this profession experience every single day, but also to motivate and inspire you to have a little faith, get a little bit out of your comfort zone, take ownership of your physical condition and consider trying something that may be out of the norm to help yourself.

Rick: 0:31

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Rick: 1:00

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Rick: 1:45

This episode. I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing a very personal story that I felt compelled to share with you In hopes that it'll provide not only an alternative, natural option to pain and suffering Some of us in this profession experience every single day, but also to motivate and inspire you to have a little faith, get a little bit out of your comfort zone, take ownership of your physical condition and consider trying something that may be out of the norm to help yourself. In all my travels, visiting and working with hundreds of shops over the years, I've seen the toll that this very physical work can take on the human body. Both men and women that work in the collision or auto repair industry that are over 45 or 50 years old Are now suffering the effects of wear and tear on their joints from several decades of climbing over and under vehicles, frame racks and the repetitive side to side abuse our hips, knees and ankles undergo in the paint booth. I can't count how many texts and industry reps I've known with hips or knees replaced, rotator cuff repairs, shoulder surgeries and usually followed by several weeks or months of painful rehab regimens, long recovery times, permanent reduced mobility, missed time off work as well as missed income, sometimes unable to return to the trade that provided their family sole source of income for the last several decades.

Rick: 3:05

There has to be another option right Now. I should probably take this opportunity and form you. Just in case you don't know me, I am absolutely not a doctor in any shape or form or any way connected to the medical community. In fact, most times I'm not even the sharpest pencil in the box. So what I'm going to share with you today is just my own experience, what I've learned and, honestly, just my own personal opinion on the subject. When it comes to health in your body, it's on you to do your own due diligence. Now, with that said, like I joked about night being the sharpest pencil in the box I'm constantly trying to learn new things that interest me and then do what I can to share what I've learned with others. I truly believe that's what we were put on this planet for, and it's one of the main reasons I do this podcast every week.

Rick: 3:51

So last year I bought a book by Tony Robbins called Life Force. I wasn't exactly sure what it was, but I did know it had something to do with health, wellness and vitality and, being a student of Tony Robbins' teachings and philosophies, I knew it would be a great read and a useful resource. Also, tony was donating all the proceeds from the sales of this book to his life's passions his collaboration with Feeding America. So I was basically helping others as I helped myself, so that's a win-win right, much like his last resource book, money Master the Game, where he interviewed and spent massive amounts of time with the world's top investors and wealth builders. Tony condensed all that financial knowledge into a rock solid, proven plan and investment model that the average investor could follow to realize maximum returns based on what those at the top of their game have done. So after getting through that 600-plus page book, I followed his plan. I made some moves with my own financial portfolio and during a period where most Americans lost I don't know maybe 18% of their 401k value, I was able to avoid that hit and enjoy about a 2% gain. So when Tony shares some advice and direction, I tend to listen, much like he did in his financial book for Lifeforce.

Rick: 5:10

Tony immersed himself with the world's top minds in health, medicine and especially regenerative medicine, where the science and advancements are heading. There was a lot of focus on stem cells and how far they've come and what they've learned in the past 20 years, how they're being used and what the difference in stem cell types are. This is what grabbed my attention. So how does this apply to our industry? Right around the time I was reading Lifeforce I'm a slow reader, so it takes me quite a while to get through a book, especially a 600 pager I was experiencing occasional pain in my right knee, probably due to a combination of the daily exercise regimen I've been on for the past four years and the fact that I walk most evenings after dinner and the fact that I've always lived an active lifestyle, coupled with years of standing on and walking on cold, hard concrete shop floors, as well as 15 years of painting vehicles, that swaying side to side motion of painting below a belt line, knees slightly bent that's a killer right there.

Rick: 6:08

Like most in this industry, I've definitely put more than my fair share of wear and tear on my knees. Well, the pain started to accelerate and, after much prodding from my wife, I finally agreed, against my better judgment, to make an appointment with an orthopedic specialist. After a set of x-rays and an exam, I heard those words I had dreaded for months Yep, you're bone on bone in that right knee. You'll need a full knee replacement. And I'm like whoa, wait a second, isn't there another option, something else I can do and another way to fix this? And that dude just looks at me in a very cocky manner and says, nope, three months or three years from now, you'll be back. Did I mention I don't like doctors, especially arrogant ones, although he did give me a cortisone shot, and that did make my knee feel much better and it got me through the massive amount of walking I had to do during SEMA last year, but it also sent me on a journey of discovery Wait.

Rick: 7:02

So why again am I telling you this little knee story anyways? Oh yeah, at the core level, I wanted to address an issue that many have or will have to deal with and share what I've learned and experienced, so it may give some of you suffering hope and a possible alternative plan, something that may extend your physical freedom and possibly avoid an unneeded surgery and a painful rehab that follows. Something that's more natural solution, less intrusive, less time off work, less income loss and to possibly excite you about the advancements in regenerative medicine available right now. If you're looking for a competitive edge for your business or a more effective jump start to your personal development in 2024, I'll make your first step super simple.

Rick: 7:46

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Rick: 9:19

After my disappointing visit with Dr Wise asked. I started doing a lot of reading and web searching on stem cells for treating joints and arthritic conditions. Fortunately, I had the Tony Robbins book to answer many questions and the fact that Tony not only used stem cells to repair a shoulder injury from a skiing accident but discovered a side effect of that treatment also curing his long-suffering back issue. Well, with that I had great faith as I continued my research. Now stem cells are considered experimental and there's no guaranteed results, nor does anyone's medical insurance ever cover any of it. But there are hospitals and clinics all over the world having great success for the past 10-plus years using stem cell therapy to treat many diseases things like cancer, diabetes, leukemia and dozens of other conditions, as well as helping heal many joint issues by the way, knee replacement surgery in fact, all surgeries have no guarantees either. Just to keep that in mind.

Rick: 10:14

Now what's important to know is stem cells are derived from several sources, from your own body or from others. Bone marrow, fat cells, dental pulp are just a couple samples of what we have in our own bodies that usually get used in clinics within the US. But if you venture outside the United States to places like Germany, india, the Grand Cayman Islands or many areas in Mexico, there's much more effective cells available. As I read in Tony's book and verified on many websites and resource sites, the best cells are derived from the placenta and umbilica cord that used to be discarded after every single birth. Now I'm not smart enough to fully explain how massive that difference is between a stem cell from a placenta versus a 50-year-old bone marrow or fat cell, but I'll leave that up to you. But you'll see pretty quick which are best. Oh yeah, I should probably mention the US doesn't sanction the use of umbilica or placenta cells, but they can be had without any problem outside the US.

Rick: 11:14

Okay, so you've done your research, decided this is a path you want to go down. Good for you. But be prepared, and what I mean is most people that haven't really done the research on it won't understand or may not support your decision. In fact, they may really try to talk you out of it. I get it. I know it's hard to understand how that may work for a loved one, but you don't know anything. But we've always known about the human body If something doesn't work right or it's fallen apart or it's a common disease, you go to the doctor and do what they tell you, right. You take the meds that they tell you. You get the surgery that they recommend right? Well, going against the grain, thinking outside the box and embracing emergent technology is not for everybody, and not everybody believes it and not everybody has faith in it. Like my favorite virtual mentor, dean Graziosi, always says, they never erect statues of critics, do they? No, they don't, but they do for the crazy ones, the bold ones, the ones that try something that others thought wouldn't work right.

Rick: 12:12

In wrapping up my experience with stem cells, I finally narrowed down the options of places that would provide the right treatment I felt I needed, without costing me an arm and a leg or, like my wife kept warning me of that, I'd end up in the back of a white van and a tub of ice with my kidney missing. I keep in mind some facilities and certain treatments can be very expensive, but then that really becomes a personal decision on what the value of money versus pain or mobility is to each one of us, you know. So as the pain got worse, I really started pushing my decision making and I finally made an appointment at a clinic in Tijuana, mexico. So my rationale as I secured a date for treatment was something that made sense in my brain was I could get a knee replacement. Sure, just like anybody else has Spent thousands of dollars in co-pays after the surgery and months of rehab, lose income from being off work, have the risk of issues with my new bionic knee infections or something I just have to learn to live with.

Rick: 13:09

I mean, that's a real concern. And once my OEM knee comes out, that's it, and they put that aftermarket one in. There's no going back to the OEM knee, right. But with stem cell treatment there's no downtime other than the travel, no rehab, just right back to work, even the same day if needed. Sure, there's a cost involved, but realistically it wasn't bad at all and what I had convinced my wife of was if this works, even for a couple years, that's a couple more years of uninterrupted enjoyment of a normally functioning body. And, as I discovered at the clinic, there is some that come back every year or two for maintenance treatments. And in the end, if it didn't work at all, sure, I wasted some money on a treatment that didn't work. Worst case that replacement knee is still a final option. Now it's only been one week since my treatment. But I will tell you this, no kidding my knee felt better that evening and a little better each day, since I'm not limping with each step. Stairs are much better, and they told me at the clinic not to expect anything for at least a couple weeks, maybe even a month. But I'm telling you I'm very happy with the results so far.

Rick: 14:19

So was the thought of getting a medical procedure done in a foreign country a little unnerving, absolutely Was the fact that I was traveling to a reportedly dangerous area of Mexico, controlled by drug lords at least that's what the news says. Hell, yes, it was. Was there risk involved? Oh yeah, but in my mind the benefits outweighed the risks and it ended up. The area I was in was safe, the clinic was sterile and spotless and the care I was given was top shelf and my positive expectations were definitely exceeded.

Rick: 14:51

Don't let fear rob you of your dreams, so feel free to reach out to me if you want more information or more details on my treatment. I'd be more than happy to help. Listen, I hope for all of you. None of you have to go through something like a shoulder repair or knee surgery or hip replacement or any of that other stuff that may come along with this. You know what we do with our bodies in this trade, but for those of you that do, I just want you to know you know, when you go to that doctor and they say, yep, you need some surgery, that's not always the final answer. Use your own best judgment, use your own personal feelings about this and know that there are options out there. It's your body and you want to make it last as long as you can. Stem cells may be a great choice.