How Fasting Can Support Hormones, Muscle, And Heal The Body

The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.

There’s been a lot of recent discussion around fasting, and for good reason. But one thing that often slips through the cracks is the differences between men and women, and why women need to take a specific approach to fasting that honors their hormones. You may have heard the recent buzz around fasting and a controversial headline associating it with cardiovascular death (which was not peer-reviewed, by the way). So today, I’m resharing this popular episode with holistic health expert Dr. Mindy Pelz to shed light on what we really know about the safety of fasting, and the dos and don’ts, particularly for women.

We discuss:

• Will time-restricted eating kill you? Deciphering recent headlines
• Two major issues happening for women: Understanding hormone cycles and an evolutionary mismatch
• Mindy’s expert approach to managing hormones through fasting
• Three rules for successfully reintroducing foods
• Who should avoid fasting?
• Tips for women over 40 that aren’t being talked about
• The best way to get a handle on hormone testing

Fasting can be an incredibly healing practice, but it’s got to be done the right way—especially for women! Learn how to fast while supporting hormonal balance, and so much more, in this episode with Dr. Mindy Pelz.

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