HealtH PROMOtIONal SeRIeS
Focus on HealtH
Right at Home offers assistance to
caregivers who are typically taking
on more than they can handle.
cal science of regenerative medicine, touts the ability of the body to
heal itself by stimulating stem cells
to regenerate new tissue.
“Stem cells are of great potential for patients who benefit from
regenerative medicine,” says Dr.
Farshchian. “For instance, sports
injuries need an adequate blood
supply and cellular migration for
spontaneous healing. Stem cells are
critically involved in this process.
These cells allow the body to take
advantage of the normal healing
pathways at a greatly accelerated
rate. During the healing process,
the body rushes many cells and celltypes to the injected area in order
to accelerate the healing process.
These cells perform many func140 spirit july 2013
tions, including release of growth
factors into the diseased or arthritic
and injured sites, which promotes
healing.”
The importance of staying active
is well established, but for many
who are homebound, around-theclock care is a necessity. That also
means countless hours devoted to
home care by informal caregivers
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - July 2013