Example Sentences

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"Put simply, the self-defense system becomes more resilient. Hormones conducive to tissue repair and regeneration may be released and promote the self-healing system's functioning."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Mr. Carney is a testament to democracy and self-healing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

And magically, the pair’s proximity to this curiously self-healing creature results in Ridley’s acne disappearing and Elliot’s eyesight improving.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

“My biggest thing is when somebody comes in, we try to educate them and tell them that your body is a self-healing organism,” Mr. Tubio said.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2024

The general principle must always govern, that sufficient food is the natural foundation, not only of the self-healing tendencies of the organism, but also of any effective therapy.

From Valere Aude Dare to Be Healthy, Or, The Light of Physical Regeneration by Dechmann, Louis