Metabolism describes the body's ability to break down food and turn it into energy. Our body never stops trying to metabolize even while we are sleeping, thinking and eating! If we did not have the ability to metabolize what we eat then we would not be able to survive. It is required to allow us to move around, create new cells, protect the body from unwanted toxins, heal ourselves after an injury, create new tissue and to keep our body temperatures regulated.
When you eat a meal, your metabolism moves into high gear as the stomach begins to digest the food. After you are all done eating your body secretes several enzymes that work to break the food down into substances that it can use for energy. These include fatty acids, sugars, proteins and amino acids. As they become available, they are slowly secreted throughout the body via the blood. Cells store up reserves and use the stores to allow us to do everything that occurs throughout the day! Energy reserves are also stored in the body as fat and muscle so that it can be called upon in time of need.
The amount of exercise that you get and what you eat both have a strong effect on your metabolism. If you decide to miss a meal, on purpose, then your body compensates by decreasing your metabolism. The result is that you end up storing fat because the body is actually burning fewer calories. This is why diet programs, that ask you to eat several small meals during the day, tend to work better. It is important that you try and increase your metabolic rate slowly. Regular exercise is also important because it helps you to maintain a healthy balance of muscle and fat.
Your metabolism can be gently increased by using natural and homeopathic remedies. They are very easy on your body and do not have any unwanted side effects like are often encountered with prescription medications or diet pills. Gallium aperine, Guarana, Taraxacum officinalis, Erythrea centaurus and Glycorrhiza glabra are all herbs that help to increase your energy while giving your metabolism a gentle boost. Fucus vesiculosis, Capsicum and Garcinia cambogia can all be used to increase your metabolic rate if it is unusually slow. There are many remedies that have a specially balanced blend of these herbs to ensure maximum benefit to both your body's energy levels and rate of metabolism. Many of these are available, by mail order, through the internet or can be found by speaking with a homeopath that lives near you.
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Dee Braun, a single mom of 6, is a Cert. Aromatherapist & natural health practitioner. Click now to visit Natural Holistic Health Blog which offers info on more natural home remedies & healing techniques for common health, emotional ailments & conditions at http://www.Natural-Holistic-Health.com/
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