Nicola Dean Naturopath Herbalist

31/10/2025

Awesome 🤩

Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for uncovering one of the body’s most powerful secrets — autophagy, the process by which our cells clean, repair, and renew themselves.
When the body lacks nutrients, cells begin to break down and recycle their damaged parts — transforming waste into energy and restoration. This ancient biological rhythm keeps us alive, balanced, and resilient.
Ohsumi’s discovery revealed that autophagy isn’t just a survival mechanism — it’s key to preventing diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s, and to promoting longevity, clarity, and natural healing.
A reminder that within us all exists a quiet genius —
a body designed not just to survive… but to restore itself. 🌙✨

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

Wow 🤩 that’s cool 😎

A compound in egg yolks may help rebuild bone density and reverse osteoporosis. Researchers say it could offer a natural alternative to conventional bone treatments.

24/10/2025

🏋🏼

A growing number of women are rewriting the rules by lifting heavy well into their 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Backed by science, lifting isn’t just safe but it builds bone density, strength, confidence, and resilience.

Head to the link in comments for the women who have transformed their lives through strength training.

24/10/2025

😍🥰

Did you know this? ⬆️

The field of sociogenomics reveals how positive relationships influence gene expression, turning on genes that repair cells and turning off genes associated with inflammation and disease.

When you experience love and connection, your body releases hormones like oxytocin and endorphins, which calm the nervous system, lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone), and promote anti-inflammatory pathways.

These hormonal shifts signal your genes to activate cellular repair and longevity mechanisms. Even physical touch, like cuddling, can boost oxytocin and enhance your immune system.

On the flip side, chronic stress, isolation, or conflict triggers the expression of pro-inflammatory genes, accelerating aging and increasing your risk of chronic illness.

Love and connection are powerful for health and longevity.

24/10/2025

One of my favourite Veges 😍

22/10/2025

Eat more of these 🐟🌱🍎🫐🍆🥑🥦🥬🍋🧄🥕🍆🍠🫚🧅
Eat less of these 🥯🍞🥞🧇🍟🍕🍧🍦🎂🍫🍩☕️🧃🥂🧂

Not all foods treat your stress the same way. 🍫☕️ Some trigger cortisol spikes that leave you wired and tired, while others help calm your nervous system and restore balance.

↘️Cortisol-Lowering → real, whole foods that support stable blood sugar + reduce inflammation
↗️Cortisol-Spiking → processed, sugary, and inflammatory foods that stress your adrenals

20/10/2025

Wow that’s fascinating!