A BRIGHTER TOMORROW A dvances in the T reatment of T raumatic B rain I njury
In the past, treating traumatic brain injury was a monumental task. Today, while it’s still a huge challenge, advancements in the field of stem cell have opened new avenues of treatment and hope. Traumatic brain injury is a devastating condition generally associated with severe trauma, massive head injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and other catastrophic injuries or side effects of diseases. Stem cells work to repair, or at least partly heal, the connections between the nerves and cells in the brain. As amazing powerhouse cells, stem cells regenerate and repair the delicate tissue of the brain. With treatment, stem cells
help restore motor, speech, and other functions often lost following a traumatic brain injury.
After a traumatic brain injury, brain cells can fall dormant, but in most cases, the cells are able to regenerate. If the damage is too severe or extensive, regeneration cannot keep up, and cell death occurs. Without healthy brain cells, the body cannot function. When certain systems and organs cannot perform as they should, it sets off a domino effect that can be seen and felt throughout the body. As stem cell technology has progressed, we’ve learned that brain regeneration and repair can be an option for more people. NSI Stem Cell Centers have developed treatments using stem cells to treat brain injuries, making the outlook for those with traumatic brain injury better than ever before. When your own stem cells are injected back into your body, the cells naturally migrate to the area of the traumatic brain injury. At the site of the injury, they reproduce copies of themselves and integrate with the injured brain tissue, helping grow new, healthy brain cells and repairing the damage. Better yet, the treatment is safe and only takes a matter of hours to complete. From there, the cells go to work for a brighter tomorrow!
Thai Spaghetti Squash With Peanut Sauce
Craving pad thai but anxious about the carbs? Try this lighter version of a classic, delicious dish.
Ingredients
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1 medium spaghetti squash
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¾ cup unsweetened peanut butter
Olive oil
Salt
1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup chopped parsley
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¼ cup coconut sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
Peanut sauce: •
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
2 teaspoons red curry paste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Halve squash and scoop out seeds. 2. Drizzle inside of squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place squash on baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes. 3. Let cool. Using a fork, scrape out spaghetti squash strands. 4. Place sauce ingredients in saucepan and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Lower
heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 5. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, parsley, and 1/4 of the peanut sauce and combine. 6. Add spaghetti squash and crushed peanuts. Stir to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes. Once served, drizzle with more peanut sauce. (Recipe inspired by Leelalicious.com.)
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