3. Lack of exercise
Exercise reduces fat mass and increases muscle mass. Muscle is much more metaboli- cally active than fat is, meaning calories are burned even while at rest! When we don’t exer- cise, our body readily depletes our muscle mass and replaces it with fat mass which further slows metabolic rate.
4. Stress Stress can also be a component in de-
creased thyroid function. The body releases the hormone cortisol when under stress, which has been shown to inhibit the conversion of T4 to T3 when circulating in high amounts in the body. Therefore, stress management can play a huge role in improving metabolism.
How to determine Metabolic Rate?
A calculation can be done based on your height, weight, gender and age to determine your basal metabolic rate.
Basal Metabolic Rate Calculator:
Female: Basal Metabolic Rate = 655 + (4.35 x weight in pounds) + (4.7 x height in inches) - (4.7 x age in years)
Male: Basal Metabolic Rate = 66 + (6.23 x weight in pounds) + (12.7 x height in inches) - (6.8 x age in year)
Based on this calculation, in addition to making adjustments for your daily activity and exercise, you come to a grand total of daily calories to be consumed in a day to maintain proper functioning. Your body runs much like a machine; all the parts and proper fuel help it to run optimally. Checking in with a mechanic for a tune-up or diagnostic scan can ensure your body is running optimally.
Dr. Ashley Burkman is a board certified licensed Naturopathic Physician at Connecticut Natural Health Specialists, LLC. Like all the physicians at Connecticut Natural Health Specialists, LLC, Dr. Burkman is dedicated to treating the cause of disease and is an in-network provider for most insurance companies. Visit http://www.ctnhs. com. For an appointment, please call (860) 533- 0179. See ad on this page.
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