Health Conditions
&
Your Metabolism
The ins and outs
Several factors can affect an individual's metabolic rate. These include age, height, weight, and genetics.
The activity level of an individual is another factor that affects their metabolic rate. Physical activity uses calories to fuel bodily functions like breathing and circulation; therefore, people who exercise more tend to have faster metabolisms than those who do not engage in regular physical activity. Additionally, some medical conditions may cause abnormal weight loss or gain and slow down the speed at which food is converted into energy within the body.
Understanding how these conditions affect metabolism can help you manage them better by changing your diet and lifestyle habits.
At this point, we all know we’re different. Some of us have medical conditions, and others don’t. However, there are some medical conditions that can greatly influence your metabolism and things you should keep in your back pocket to discuss with your doctor at some point.
These medical conditions and even medications include insulin resistance, unhealthy thyroid function (untreated hypothyroidism), certain medications such as antidepressants, epilepsy medications, steroids, and blood pressure–reducing meds.
Take Control of Your Metabolism
Of course, some of these things are completely out of our control, but if we can live as holistically as possible, it might help reduce some of those nasty health conditions or the need for medication.
For instance, eating well and exercising can increase endorphins and give you an overall better mood, potentially leading to getting off antidepressants or at least minimizing the dosage. Also, eating well could potentially help blood pressure and eliminate the need for medication if fully controlled by a holistic diet.
This is something you may want to discuss with a healthcare professional to see if a holistic lifestyle may help in reducing some of these medical conditions and the need for meds.
I hope I’ve given you some food for thought about the importance of metabolism and how it affects your health.
Remember, there is always hope!
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My goal as a health coach is to provide you with some great tips for understanding these principles in a holistic mindset and lifestyle. In hope of this serving you as a great starting point if you’re looking to better understand your metabolism and the conditions that can affect it!
As your coach, I’m committed to support you through this journey. Since I know all this is not something you can tackle in a day, I offer personalized 1:1 support and different programs that will help you continue your wellness journey. All you need to do is reach out to me, and I will be here with open arms.
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