A couple of years ago I learned that I have a slow metabolism. It was a simple test that my Functional Medicine Practitioner ordered for me.
Our age is usually to blame for many of the changes we go through as women in our 40s, 50s and beyond. However, there are many things that we do to ourselves that can cause our metabolism to slow down - for example: under-eating, eliminating carbs, not getting enough micronutrients, just to name a few.
The good news is that if you feel you have signs of a slow metabolism, there are steps you can take to improve it naturally.
Here are the 7 signs Dr. Stephen Cabral shares in his podcast The Cabral Concept: 7 Signs of a Slow Metabolism + How to Boost It:
1. Cold hands & feet
2. Fluctuating energy throughout the day
3. Poor digestion - bloating
4. Irregular bowel movements
5. Can't maintain weight range
6. Not feeling hunger
7. Feelings of brain fog
As a FASTer Way Coach, this is a concern on the minds of many of my clients.
One thing Dr, Cabral says, that I wholeheartedly agree with, is that if you think there is something going on, dig deeper. Dig deeper so that there is still time to do something about it before it gets worse and cause other issues. I can refer my clients to a Health Coach, but I encourage you to reach out to your own functional medicine doctor.
Listen to the podcast and let me know what you think!