Healing Cuts
Chapter 5 - Cell Division


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Cuts, nicks, and bruises are an unpleasant fact of life. Fortunately, through mitosis, our bodies are able to replace with good-as-new tissue the cells we carelessly injure. But can we help the healing process along? For information on existing and developing treatments for minor injuries, visit the following sites.

 

Mayo Clinic Health Oasis

This site provides these resources on healing:

• Taking care of cuts, scrapes and minor wounds
• Caring for cuts and scrapes at home
• Homeopathy: Gentler healing? Or watered-down deception?

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