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12/11/2025

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10/11/2025

A meta-analysis published in The BMJ found that exercise and antidepressants were actually equally effective in reducing depression. Some research suggests that exercise might even be MORE effective than antidepressants in some cases. For instance, a study found that individuals who regularly walked or jogged experienced a 60.4% remission rate after just 4 months compared to a 26% remission in those who took an SSRI.

Biochemical effects of regular walking:

📑Releases endorphins: Walking triggers the release of endorphins, which are the brain’s “feel-good” chemicals that enhance mood and reduce pain perception.

📑Boosts neurotransmitters: It increases the production of other important neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which are crucial for mood regulation.

📑Reduces stress hormones: Regular walking helps lower cortisol levels, the hormone associated with stress.

📑Increases brain health: Walking boosts blood flow to the brain and supports the growth of new brain cells in the hippocampus, an area involved in mood and memory.

Psychological and lifestyle benefits of regular walking:

📑Breaks sedentary cycles: Depression often leads to inactivity, which can worsen symptoms. Walking introduces movement and structure, helping to break this cycle.

📑Improves sleep: A consistent walking routine can lead to better sleep patterns, which are often disrupted in people with depression.

📑Provides mindfulness: Walking, especially outdoors, can provide a meditative state and mental break from stressors.

📑Enhances self-esteem: Achieving a daily walking goal can boost your sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy.

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09/11/2025

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🧬 Japanese Scientist Wins Nobel Prize for Discovering How the Body “Eats Itself” to Heal 🌿

Imagine your body cleaning itself from the inside out — repairing damage, fighting aging, and renewing cells naturally. That’s not science fiction! Japanese biologist Yoshinori Ohsumi earned the Nobel Prize in Medicine for uncovering this incredible process called autophagy, which literally means “self-eating.”

1️⃣ What Is Autophagy?
When you fast or go without food for a while, your body switches into repair mode. Instead of relying on new nutrients, it starts recycling old, damaged, or weak cells, breaking them down and reusing their parts for energy and regeneration. Think of it as your body’s built-in recycling system — cleaning house to make room for stronger, healthier cells!

2️⃣ Why It’s So Powerful
Autophagy isn’t just about energy efficiency — it’s a vital healing mechanism. It helps:
• Reduce chronic inflammation
• Eliminate cellular waste and toxins
• Protect brain function and memory
• Support healthy aging and longevity
• Boost metabolism and balance blood sugar

3️⃣ Beyond Fasting — The Future of Healing
Ohsumi’s groundbreaking research sparked a global wave of studies into how autophagy impacts Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cancer, and even aging itself. It revealed that the body has an innate intelligence to heal and renew — we just need to give it the right conditions.

🌿 In Short:
By resting the body through fasting or nutrient cycling, we awaken this deep self-healing power that’s been within us all along. It’s nature’s way of pressing the “reset” button — no pills required.

So the next time you think of skipping a snack, remember: your body might just be busy repairing, restoring, and rebuilding you — one cell at a time. ✨

06/11/2025

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People swear by fasting to achieve a 'full body reset' 😲

06/11/2025

We have the power to Heal…Meditation reduces stress, and stress is at the root of many health conditions. By giving yourself permission to relax and activate your parasympathetic nervous system, your body can begin to reverse these effects.

If you need support to quiet your mind and release excess mental clutter, try VibroAcoustic Therapy. It’s a gentle way to help your nervous system settle and make relaxation & meditation easier.

Restore balance and energy with Vibroacoustic therapy in Brisbane. Reduce tension, improve relaxation, and enhance wellbeing with personalized sound and vibration sessions.

06/11/2025

Great doco. Can be found on Prime/Netflix

1h 46m | Not Rated

05/11/2025

03/11/2025

Just 20 minutes of sunlight a day stimulates the production of over 200 antimicrobial peptides by the body which help combat fungi, parasites and viruses.

Sunlight triggers the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) through a process that starts with ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, which are a component of sunlight. UVB rays in the skin convert a cholesterol compound into a form of vitamin D3, which boosts the immune system and helps the body produce AMPs that fight pathogens like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

Additionally, sunlight energizes T cells, which are a key part of the immune response, by making them move faster to sites of infection. This increased movement helps these infection-fighting cells travel more quickly to the site of an infection and launch an immune response.

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03/11/2025

This morning in Pilates class, Mary’s husband delivered a beautiful card thanking everyone for the flowers we sent after she became injuried— she was really touched. 💛

It was a lovely reminder that our classes are more than exercise; they’re a community of people who care, a support network where no one is unseen.

We dedicated today’s session to appreciating our bodies and the way health challenges deepen our gratitude for what they do for us.

Wishing you a smooth, steady recovery, Mary — we hope to see you back before Christmas, whenever you’re ready.
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02/11/2025

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01/11/2025

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In a stunning experiment that challenged how we define generosity, scientists taught African grey parrots to exchange metal rings for their favorite treat — walnuts. The birds quickly understood the system: ring in, reward out.

But then came the real test. Scientists paired the parrots side by side. One had ten rings, the other had none. What happened next shocked everyone. The parrots with rings started passing them through a hole, allowing their ring-less partners to “buy” walnuts even though they got nothing in return.

This wasn’t mimicry. It was pure altruism.

The parrots weren’t pressured or trained to share. They simply chose to help. One after another, they passed the rings along, showing empathy, awareness, and a sense of fairness once believed to be exclusive to humans and some primates.

African greys are already known for their intelligence — mimicking speech, solving puzzles, and remembering names. But this? This suggests a level of emotional intelligence that’s profoundly rare in the animal kingdom.

They understood value, saw inequality, and acted to balance it without reward.

This behavior rewrites what we thought we knew about bird brains. It reminds us that compassion isn’t exclusive to humans — and sometimes, even the smallest creatures can show us what true generosity looks like.

Kindness doesn’t always need an audience. Or a reward.