Metabolism

[dagreat1]

Originally Posted by Clint

I think you have it backwards. High GI stuff will spike your metabolism for a moment but then it will crash and the released insulin will cause fat storage. By eating low GI foods they absorb slower keeping a more level blood sugar which helps keep your metabolism going well.

The best way to increase your metabolism is eat right and gain more muscle. More muscle burns more energy.

You know health thoroughy, if I have any questions you are the first person I would ask on here.

lol at Noob giving bad advice and Herb Dean'ing an excuse about not paying attention to what he was typing because he was watching gay porn on youtube. You kill me man.

I am kidding though Noob (hard to relay sarcasm over the internet).

[Legend]

^^^^ lol

[adonis]

Coleus forskohlii - will boost thyroid output

Gugglesterones - Help boost natural thyroid output, as well as being anti-arthritic, anti-inflammatory, and exhibiting cholesterol lowering effects.

Green Tea - can raise metabolism by 2-4% for 1-4 hours.

Other adaptogenic herbs:
All the ginsengs strengthen your body and move energy -- what the Chinese call qi (chi), life force or vital substance. The ginsengs generally help stimulate both mental and physical activity, and especially help people respond to stress. Ginsengs work as excellent adaptogens, helping you adapt, or function, normally while you are coping with physical or emotional stress. The ginsengs have been well-documented to improve blood flow, work capacity, endurance, stamina, coordination, reflexes, regulate or normalize blood sugar levels and energy, and improve mental abilities.

Licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis or glabra) helps regulate blood sugar. and energy levels and helps tonify your adrenals, kidneys, spleen, and stomach.

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) strengthens and rejuvenates your nervous system, strengthens your adrenals, improves mental functions, helps prevent fatigue, and helps you respond to stress. Contrary to common misconceptions, gotu kola does not contain any caffeine, nor is it related to African kola nut.

Schizandra (Schizandra chinensis) is an excellent Oriental energy tonic that is known as "five flavors berry," because it stimulates all five basic tastes within the body and, therefore, stimulates metabolic functions throughout your body. It is known to aid digestion and, consequently, improve energy levels. It is also known as an excellent tonic for your central nervous system, a good strengthener of your kidney/adrenals, and a good antioxidant (which helps you better respond to stress). It also strengthens your liver (and its functions relating to glycogen), improves nerve reflexes, and increases work and performance capacity and efficiency. Schizandra is both an excellent tonic and gentle stimulant, without overstimulating. Like North American ginseng, it can actually help some people sleep better at night.
Ho shou wu is a good strengthener of your kidneys and adrenals, thus helping you better respond to stress, and helping you sleep better at night.

Sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis) contains steroids, or adrenal-cortical-steroids, that strengthen your adrenal cortex and help you better respond to stress.

Tienchi ginseng (Panax notoginseng) is another excellent Oriental energy tonic for your organs and glands, especially your kidneys and adrenals.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) increases blood flow and oxygen to your brain, circulatory system, and other parts of your body. It is an excellent antioxidant that helps your body respond to stress, and is especially beneficial to people whose fatigue is related to decreased vascular capacity.