Optimal metabolism is where it begins - along with gut health

We say digestion is at the root of all issues. And that’s absolutely true. But many digestive functions break down as a result of poor metabolic health. Long gasp…

If you’re yo-yo dieting, underrating, comparing yourself to diet culture’s demands, society’s definition of beauty, doing fasted workouts and never taking breaks from training - then you might be trashing your metabolism.

And when the metabolism slows down, we stop making enough hydrochloric acid.  And the HCL is necessary to break down our food properly and kill pathogens that we ingest every day. This is what allows for infections and overgrowth in our system, but also undigested food leading to food sensitivities, bloating and gas.

So would the solution be to supplement with HCL or to work on restoring metabolic function first? The answer is really both have to happen and your condition will dictate what to do first. HCL is addressing the outcome of our slow metabolism. But you won’t fix your gut if you’re constantly irritating it.

If you’re able to make dietary changes then step one is working on your metabolic health and ensuring foundations are in place before any digestion or pathogen/parasite protocol is started.

Since it becomes a bit of a catch 22, the overgrowth and infections have to be addressed at some point. And sometimes you’re unable to make changes until you address the digestion.

However, checking in on your metabolic health does not have to be difficult or complex. It’s actually as easy as checking your temps and pulses first thing in the morning.

Here is what we’re looking for: the average temp in the follicular phase should be 97.6, luteal phase 98.4 and a healthy Pulse rate you want is around 70-85 beats per min at rest.

Track it for a few days to see where you’re at and if you have some work to do.

Then start working on foundations:

-mineral rich and nutrient dense foods in home cooked meals should make up majority of your nutrition

-eating frequency - eat within 30 minutes of waking and then every 3-4 hours

-eat enough calories - 1200 calories is not enough for a grown woman

-drink coffee after breakfast

-balance your meals with protein, carbs and fat

-rest when you need it

Then consider running some functional tests to see where your gut health is at if you’re still struggling with symptoms.

Sometimes working with a practitioner that is mindful of digestion and metabolic health is useful to help you figure out what will be the next step for you.

Stay nourished and healthy,

Kate