Chronic stress has a profound impact on metabolism and blood sugar regulation — key factors that influence how we age.
How stress disrupts metabolism:
✅ Elevates cortisol → promotes insulin resistance and abdominal fat gain
✅ Increases blood sugar → accelerates skin and vascular aging
✅ Drives cravings for sugar and processed foods → worsens glycemic control
✅ Impairs sleep → reduces metabolic efficiency and insulin sensitivity
✅ Promotes systemic inflammation → accelerates tissue aging
Signs stress may be disrupting metabolism and blood sugar:
✅ Increased belly fat and weight gain
✅ Fatigue and energy crashes
✅ Sugar cravings
✅ Skin aging (fine lines, dullness)
✅ Mood instability and brain fog
How to support metabolism and blood sugar under stress:
✅ Prioritize blood sugar-stabilizing nutrition → protein, fiber, healthy fats
✅ Practice stress management and breathwork → lowers cortisol
✅ Support gut health → modulates blood sugar regulation
✅ Engage in regular movement → enhances insulin sensitivity
✅ Prioritize sleep → critical for metabolic health
At The Natural Way Health Clinic, we help patients implement metabolic and stress resilience strategies — promoting hormonal balance, skin vitality, and graceful aging.
📅 Book an appointment now with one of our Naturopathic Doctors and take the first step toward healthy aging.
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