In our fast-paced world, staying well mentally and physically can seem challenging. This is mainly because chronic stress affects the metabolic process—not just how we digest food but also how we “digest” life experiences.
For example, Tantra provides us with around 200 practices (three focused on sexuality) that bring meaning and purpose to the mundane and help us ‘digest’ life.
Ayurveda views most diseases as connected to metabolism issues; nowadays, science agrees with that. This is why Ayurveda starts any healing process by boosting metabolism with a good old cleanse (Panchkarma), which allows the metabolism to do what it is supposed to do: use energy from food to create new cells and tissues, store energy, and break down molecules to release energy.
Also, when our metabolism functions well, neurotransmitters like GABA, dopamine, and serotonin are produced and regulated in the gut/
GABA calms the mind, reducing anxiety; dopamine fuels motivation and pleasure; and serotonin stabilises mood and supports sleep.
How to support a healthy metabolism
Eat for you dosha /constitution:
Check your constitution and create a diet and lifestyle that suit your body, not what some say is healthy. As you probably noticed, you could eat what is considered ‘healthy’, but for you, it creates bloatedness and indigestion. Also, when you’re eating will make a big difference.
Stay hydrated: Water is essential for every metabolic process. Even slight dehydration can slow down metabolism, so aim for steady hydration throughout the day.
Physical activity: Regular movement, especially strength training, helps maintain muscle, which supports metabolic health. Depending on age and constitution, you can personalise a regiment that works for you.
If you are too ambitious in that area, yin yoga or a walk in nature might be beneficial. If you struggle with moving yourself, a stronger practice that makes you sweat might be better for you. For most women, you also need to consider where you are in the cycle to adjust your regime (menopausal women have a cycle, too!).
Mindful eating and breathing practices: Pranayama, for instance, helps regulate the nervous system, creating calm and focus and stimulating the vagus nerve. Mindful eating allows us to enjoy our meals, supporting better digestion and nutrient absorption.
Drink Chaga mushrooms
Chaga mushrooms offer adaptogenic and antioxidant benefits that support metabolism by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, which are known to slow metabolic function. Chaga may also help regulate blood sugar levels, support balanced energy, and reduce stress on the metabolic system. Chaga tea enhances energy and supports the body’s resilience for both mental and physical wellbeing.
You can order our wild-harvested chaga tea- REBALANCE, get your on the shop page.
Add chai spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cardamon with nut milk, as well as a teaspoon of chaga for extra digestion boots in the cold months. Yum
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