What causes wrinkled peeling fingertips? If you have fingertips peeling and wrinkling, you could be suffering from nerve insufficiency, occupational exposure or even diabetes. Peeling is one of the most common signs, usually visible on the toes and fingers.
Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid does not produce enough hormones, which can result in a slow metabolism marked by weight gain, fatigue and sluggishness. If you gain weight, your body will not effectively make energy from food and may contribute to a slowed metabolism.
The lower your muscle mass, the slower your metabolism. With less muscle and a slower metabolism, it then becomes a lot easier to put body fat back on after coming off the diet. What can I do to speed up my metabolism? It's claimed that certain foods and drinks can boost your metabolism, including green tea, black coffee, spices and energy drinks. The evidence behind these claims is weak. While you don't have much control over the speed of your metabolism, you can control how many calories you burn through your level of physical activity.