Body Integrity Health

How do we keep our energy levels high?

1. Hydration – if we drink 1.5 – 2 litres of filtered or good quality mineral water a day (pH above 6) we are giving our brain and all the cells in our body the energy to work properly.
2. Sleep – if we have 7 – 9 hours of sleep a night, we are enabling our body to function at its optimum state, as sleep is essential for cell regeneration.
3. Regular nutrient meals – if we eat a wholesome nutritious meal every 5 hours, we keep our blood sugar level stable. We need high mineral consumption to keep the thyroid healthy, good quality proteins and raw essential fatty acids for the brain, hormone production and general cellular health.
4. Avoiding stimulant foods and drinks – if we use caffeine, alcohol and sugar as special treats and not a normal part of our meals.
5. Regular gentle exercise – is essential to keep the lymphatic system and thyroid functioning properly. A brisk walk three times a week, in fresh air (preferably not on a treadmill in air-conditioned buildings, or inhaling car fumes) is perfect. Too much exercise can be just as harmful, if not more so as too little exercise (depending on the state of your adrenal health and structural health).

These will work at keeping the body functioning at optimum levels and preventing insulin resistance, adrenal stress and promoting high consistent energy levels.

Why is the thyroid so important?
If the thyroid is slow, we will be exhausted most of the time and gain weight and water retention easily. The hands and feet are usually cold. It is a far bigger problem amongst women than men. The thyroid hormones control the health of your organs and the speed at which the body metabolizes food. It is estimated that 50 – 80% of western women suffer from a thyroid imbalance.

Oestrogen dominance, heavy metal toxicity, trans-fats, goitrogen excess, low protein, low minerals and low essential fatty acids interferes with the uptake of thyroid hormones. Unfortunately the medical thyroid tests often fail to pick up an under-active thyroid until it is an extreme problem. Defficiency in Selenium, Glutathione, Iodine, Zinc and probiotics are often a factor in hypothyroidism.
Goitrogens - There are certain foods that slow down and compromise the function of the thyroid. These are called goitrogens and are very common in the average western diet.  Some of which include: - Peanuts / Soya / Crucifferi – Cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts.

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