How muscle mass supports a healthy metabolism
This week’s newsletter highlights ways to calm stress, strengthen digestion, and support vitality that shows on the outside as well as within.
1. Weekly Health Insight – Why skin often reflects internal balance
Your skin is a mirror of what’s happening inside the body. Breakouts, dullness, or irritation are often signals of inflammation, stress, or digestive imbalance.
When digestion is strong, nutrients reach your cells more effectively, and your skin naturally shows more vitality. Pay attention to what your skin is telling you, it is often an early messenger of overall health.
2. The Quick Win – Do a two-minute stress reset using Samavrtta pranayama
Samavrtta pranayama (box breathing) is a powerful way to quickly calm both body and mind. Inhale for four counts, hold for four, exhale for four, and pause for four before repeating.
Just two or three minutes of this practice can reduce stress hormones and steady your focus, making it an easy reset you can use anytime during the day.
3. The Science Behind It – How muscle mass supports a healthy metabolism
Muscle tissue is metabolically active, meaning it burns more calories at rest compared to fat. Building and maintaining muscle also helps regulate blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, lowering the risk of chronic disease.
Strength training just twice a week can create a foundation for better energy, resilience, and long-term metabolic health.
4. Wellness Wonder – Triphala for gentle daily cleansing
Triphala, a blend of three fruits from Ayurveda, is renowned for its ability to support digestion and elimination without harsh effects. It gently tones the digestive tract, promotes regularity, and encourages detoxification.
Taken as a tea or capsule, triphala can be a daily ally for digestive comfort and balance.
5. Today’s Practice – Unclench your jaw and relax your face for 30 seconds
Many people carry hidden tension in the jaw and facial muscles without realizing it. Take half a minute to consciously release your jaw, soften your forehead, and let your shoulders drop.
This small act can ease stress, improve circulation, and leave you feeling noticeably lighter.
