A: Adult stem cells are from the patients own body. They are found in fat, bone marrow, blood, or muscle tissue. These are the resident repair cells or the bodies " paramedics". The lab will isolate these cells and return them to the patient. The "paramedic" cells respond to alerts or 911 calls from the body and go help repair the body. This type of Adult Stem Cell Therapy has been used for over 50 years, starting with bone marrow transplants as well as blood transfusions.

Embryonic stem cells are derived a fertilized egg. These cells can turn into any type of tissue in the body. Scientist use these to study diseases and causes. They are not used for stem cell therapy and are not used by any of the hospitals or doctors profiled on Returning Hope.com. Embryonic stem cells have not treated any patients, whereas Adult Stem Cell Therapy have helped 1000's.