“The simplest illustration of how inflammation relates to the organism’s resources was an experiment in which blood glucose was varied, while an animal was exposed to chemicals that varied from mildly irritating to potentially deadly. When the animal had very low blood sugar, the mildest irritant could be deadly, but when its blood glucose was kept very high, even the deadly antigens were only mildly irritating. Varying the blood sodium concentration had similar, but weaker, effects. The mere concentration of glucose and sodium in the blood (and of thyroid, and many other substances that aren’t considered to be part of the immune system) can make a tremendous difference in the degree of immunological reaction. ”
“The mere concentration of glucose and sodium in the blood (and of thyroid, and many other substances that aren’t considered to be part of the immune system) can make a tremendous difference in the degree of “immunological” reaction.” Other wise known as proper blood sugar regulation.
What this means…
If you are; calorie counting, not eating frequently enough, not eating the proper food ratios or serving sizes of each (protein, carb, fat) or eating low quality foods, you’re setting yourself up for a food sensitivity and eventually develop the potential to slow your metabolism over time.
Not regulating your blood sugar properly can also lead to elevated levels of inflammation and a slower rate of healing, regeneration and repair in the body. So if you are increasing your exercise load or any stress for that matter it’s essential to increase your calorie intake.
When increasing your frequency of eating I recommend always increasing your calorie intake with organic whole foods that support the thyroid.
For more information about what those foods are and how to heal your own metabolism, check out my nutritional coaching sessions.