As the days grow shorter and the chill of late fall sets in, adjusting our daily routines can make a world of difference for both energy and mood.

Here are three tips to stay energized, active, and nourished during this time of year.

Your thyroid gland makes thyroid hormone in the form of T4, which is then converted into the more active T3 hormone. What you need to know is that T3 hormone is far more potent and active than T4 hormone in your body. If this conversion of T4 to T3 is sluggish, you may feel the effects of low thyroid function even if T4 levels are within the normal range.

Insulin resistance means that the cells in the body have become less responsive to insulin, which leads to elevated insulin and blood sugar levels. This leads to more belly fat, hunger/cravings, and fatigue - and if left unchecked, can lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even many cancers. That’s why it’s critical to take insulin resistance seriously.

Insulin resistance means that the cells in the body have become less responsive to insulin, which leads to elevated insulin and blood sugar levels. This leads to more belly fat, hunger/cravings, and fatigue - and if left unchecked, can lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and even many cancers. That’s why it’s critical to take insulin resistance seriously.