The Beauty in the Mess
Michele Simms
Ep. 154 What If We've Been Thinking About Stem Cells All Wrong with Dr. Tommy Rhee
JUN 17, 202647 MIN
Ep. 154 What If We've Been Thinking About Stem Cells All Wrong with Dr. Tommy Rhee
JUN 17, 202647 MIN
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<p>What if the future of healing doesn't involve surgery, lengthy recovery times, or even injections?</p><p> </p><p>In this fascinating conversation, I sat down with Dr. Tommy Rhee, sports chiropractor, regenerative medicine pioneer, former team chiropractor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and author of <em>The Future of Regenerative Medicine</em>. Dr. Rhee has spent years working with elite athletes, helping them recover from injuries and return to peak performance.</p><p> </p><p>After witnessing both the promise and limitations of traditional stem cell therapies, Dr. Rhee began exploring a different approach to regenerative medicine—one focused on cellular signaling rather than live stem cells. His research led to the development of a non-invasive, topical regenerative therapy designed to support healing, recovery, and mobility without injections.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><p>· Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy </p><p>· Cellular signaling and healing </p><p>· Inflammation and chronic pain </p><p>· Arthritis and joint degeneration </p><p>· Telomeres and aging </p><p>· The risks and realities of stem cell injections </p><p>· Why athletes often recover differently </p><p>· Cortisone injections and long-term consequences </p><p>· The future of non-invasive healing technologies </p><p>· How patients can become better advocates for their own health </p><p>· </p><p>Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, sports injuries, arthritis, or simply interested in the future of health and longevity, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at where medicine may be headed.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>00:02:50 – Introduction to Dr. Tommy Rhee</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:03:50 – Working with elite athletes and discovering regenerative medicine</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:06:00 – How stem cell therapy evolved over the years</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:07:50 – Why Dr. Rhee became interested in alternatives to injections</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:08:50 – Understanding cellular signaling and extracellular vesicles</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:11:00 – How topical regenerative therapies work</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:13:50 – Peptides, exosomes, and the future of signaling medicine</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:14:50 – Arthritis, aging, and declining regenerative signals</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:16:50 – Why our bodies lose healing capacity over time</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:18:50 – Telomeres, longevity, and cellular aging</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:21:00 – The construction-site analogy for healing</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:22:50 – Inflammation, pain, and tissue repair</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:24:50 – Frozen shoulder, scar tissue, and regenerative therapies</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:29:50 – Comparing injections versus topical therapies</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:31:50 – Stem cell tourism and traveling overseas for treatment</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:34:50 – Risks, regulation, and sourcing concerns</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:38:50 – Why some stem cell treatments still work even when cells don't survive</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:42:50 – Cell-free regenerative medicine explained</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:45:50 – Arthritis, cartilage repair, and chronic pain</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:48:50 – How to evaluate regenerative products and treatments</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:51:50 – Cortisone injections and their long-term effects</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:54:50 – Finding the right practitioner for chronic pain</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>00:57:50 – The future of regenerative medicine</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>01:00:50 – Developing affordable over-the-counter regenerative products</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>01:03:50 – What excites Dr. Rhee most about the future of healing</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p>✨<strong>Connect with Dr. Tommy Rhee:</strong></p><ul><li>RheeGen: https://rheegen.com</li></ul><p>· Physical Chiropractic of Tampa Bay: https://physicalchiro.com</p><p>· Book: The Future of Regenerative Medicine: Unlocking the Potential of Topical Stem Cell Therapy</p><p>· Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rhee.gen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rhee.gen</a></p><p>· Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RheeGen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RheeGen</a></p><br><p>✨ <strong>Connect with Michele Simms:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href="https://thebeautyinthemess.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thebeautyinthemess.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.beauty.in.the.mess" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@the.beauty.in.the.mess</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-simms-mba-a061b96a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michele Simms</a></li><li>Facebook Group: The Beauty in the Mess Podcast</li></ul><p><br></p><p>💬 Rate & Review</p><p>· Loved this episode? 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