Ep12: How Your Body Renews Itself - Understanding Cell Division and Bone Health

In Episode 12 of your body speaks, Dr. Brook Sheehan delves into the profound processes of cell division and bone health, emphasizing how your body renews itself and maintains robust bone structure through natural mechanisms. This episode is part of our Science of Being series and offers enlightening insights into supporting your body’s innate capabilities.

You’ll learn about the continuous renewal process occurring within you—how your cells divide and bones regenerate, and the vital support they require to function optimally. Additionally, Dr. Sheehan demystifies common misconceptions about aging and skincare, advocating for natural support over commercial anti-aging products.

Key Takeaways:

• Cell Division Unpacked: Discover how your body constantly renews its cells—from gut linings to red blood cells and bones—highlighting the importance of what you ingest in influencing cellular health.
• Debunking Skincare Myths: Explore why commercial anti-aging products are less effective than natural bodily processes supported by a healthy diet and reduced oxidative stress.
• Essential Nutrients for Bone Health: Learn about the critical roles of Vitamin D, magnesium, and Vitamin K2 in maintaining strong and healthy bones, beyond just calcium.

Memorable Moments:

• Oxidative Stress and Aging: Understanding how lifestyle choices like diet and emotional stress can accelerate cellular aging and how to combat these effects with antioxidants.
• The True Power of Chocolate: How high-quality dark chocolate can boost brain function and mood, and why it should be a part of your diet.
• The Role of Egg Yolks: Breaking down the myths around cholesterol and highlighting the nutritional benefits of consuming whole, pasture-raised eggs.

Quote of the Episode:

“Your body is a master of renewal and resilience; by supporting it naturally, you empower it to thrive in ways you can see and feel every day.”

Connect with Dr. Brook:

Website: www.drbrooksheehan.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/drbrooksheehan

Tune in now to discover how your body renews and strengthens itself, and how you can support it to enhance your health and vitality!

Transcript

Those chemical-laden hormone-disrupting concoctions in our personal care products that absorb into your bloodstream in a quick 26 seconds. Welcome to the Body Speaks Podcast with me, Dr. Brooke Sheehan. Join me on a journey in discovering how to interpret the subtle signs your body uses to communicate with you, the whispers, the screams, and everything in between. Your body truly holds the answers for your health and well-being. It's time to discover them together. Let's dive in. Hi, friend. Welcome back to Your Body Speaks. I'm Dr. Brooke Sheehan, and I'm so excited you're here. I absolutely love these conversations because every time we dive into an episode, we get to unlock another layer of how your body is miraculously designed. And today is no different. We're talking about something your body is doing even right now.

 Whether you're sitting, walking, driving, cooking, your body is constantly renewing itself. Right this second, it is creating new cells, repairing tissues, reinforcing your bones. And this means you are never the same person from one moment to the next. But here's the thing. Just like construction workers need the right materials to build a strong structure, your body needs the right support to divide and deposit properly. So today we're going to break it down into two key processes as we continue our Science of Being series. Dividing, how your body creates new cells to heal and renew itself. And two, depositing. How your bones stay strong and what you can do to support lifelong bone health. And we're going to talk about something fun in this episode.

 Why you don't need a 27-step skincare routine filled with chemical-laden potions to fight aging if you just support your body naturally. Because spoiler alert, your body already has the tools to stay vibrant and healthy. If you give it what it needs. So if you're ready, let's dive in. Let's start with cell division. Your body is always in a state of renewal. Your gut lining regenerates every few days. Your red blood cells are replaced every few months. Your muscle rebuilds after every workout. And even your bones are breaking down and rebuilding. Every single day. This is why what you put into your body matters because your cells are literally rebuilding your body from the inside out. So, why do we keep falling for anti-aging gimmicks?

 Let's talk about this whole anti-aging industry for a second because honestly, it's kind of a scam. Everywhere you look, there's a new potion or a new cream promising to erase all your wrinkles, restore your glow, or make you look like you slept for 10 years straight. But here's the thing. Your body already has a built-in anti-aging mechanism. Healthy cell division and repair. But healthy division and repair can't happen when there is oxidative stress present. Oxidative stress is the rusting effect on your body. Okay, okay. Can you imagine leaving a tool outside in the rain? If you do, it rusts because of this oxidation. That same process happens in your body when free radicals, which are unstable molecules, damage your cells, speeding up the aging process and impairing proper cell division, which can lead to cancer.

 So what causes this oxidative stress? A poor diet. Too much processed food. Sugar. Seed oils. And fruits. Fried foods that cause nothing but horrible inflammation in your body, making it difficult to function optimally. Toxins. Pesticides. Pollutions. Those chemical-laden hormone-disrupting concoctions in our personal care products that absorb into your bloodstream in a quick 26 seconds. Yes. 26 seconds is all it takes for something applied to your skin. To. To enter your blood. Keep in mind, the best skincare routine in the world starts with what you are putting into your body and not what you are putting on it. So please, stop with the chemical bomb serums. You need real nourishment. And the other big trigger to oxidative stress is chronic stress. Yes, emotional stress actually increases oxidative damage in your body.

 You did hear that right. Your emotional state can affect how your physical body functions. It's one of the reasons why Dr. Brooke is always talking about the f