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Women Should Be Fasting… Here’s Why!

2020-09-17T16:12:33+00:00Fasting Techniques, Health|

Let me say this loud and clear, women should be fasting. There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about how fasting affects women, so I wanted to dive in today into the science and research around women and fasting.  In a meta analysis of over 44 peer reviewed studies done on fasting and women, the study concluded that “fasting can be prescribed as a safe medical intervention, as well as a lifestyle regimen which can improve women’s health in many folds.” Read that again! Specifically, they found 5 different categories where fasting helps women. Cancer This meta analysis looked at 3 different types of fasts and how they affected cancer. The first was the fast mimicking diet, made

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Anti-aging benefits with fasting!

2020-09-10T15:52:43+00:00Fasting Techniques, Health|

We know that fasting has tremendous health and anti-aging benefits, like stem cell production, DNA repair and neurological benefits that combat mood disorders and Alzheimer’s. However new research suggests that there is a specific type of fast that can increase longevity!  In a human study done in 2019, scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) and Kyoto University found that fasting may “boost human metabolic activity, generate antioxidants, and help reverse some effects of aging.” 3 Specific Anti-Aging Benefits of a 58 hour fast 1. Heightened Repair Mode Researchers found that fasting forced the body into repair mode. We actually know this from many other studies done on fasting, however this study was able

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Improve Athletic Performance with Fasting

2020-09-10T14:38:11+00:00Fasting Techniques, Health|

We know that fasting can turn on good genes and turn off bad genes, like those linked to liver, breast, lung, colon and brain cancer. So I wondered whether fasting could have the same effect on genes that promote athletic performance. The answer I got was yes, fasting can improve athletic performance!  A study on Russian elite endurance athletes found the group of athletes had an increased frequency of the UCP3 (mitochondrial uncoupling protein 3) gene compared to a control group. Simply put, more UCP3 equated to better athletic performance.  They found that two types of fasting could activate the gene expression of UCP3 independent of genes necessary for lipid transport and oxidation in skeletal muscle. Specifically, it found

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Dry Fasting To Turn Off Bad Genes

2020-09-04T17:25:10+00:00Uncategorized|

The benefits of dry fasting have been shown in study after study, however a new Baylor University study (2020) looked at the effect of dry intermittent fasting on gene expression. Yes, the power to switch our genes on and off! First, here is a little background behind the science. The study from Baylor University examined fourteen humans for 30-days who utilized dry intermittent fasting for fourteen hours a day. This meant no food or liquids during the fasting window, with no calorie or diet restrictions during the eating window, they could eat their usual diet. Thirteen of the subjects were male, and one subject was female. Even if the subject did not lose weight, the positive genes turned on, and

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Toxins that Trigger Autoimmunity & How Fasting, Detoxing Can Help

2020-09-01T17:35:54+00:00Detoxing, Health, Heavy Metal Detoxing|

The world we are living in today is full of people with autoimmune disorders, and 70% of autoimmune conditions are caused by environmental factors. If you think about it in the last 50 years we have seen a dramatic increase in the production and use of chemicals, pollutants, and toxins, so no wonder we've seen an increase in autoimmune (and other diseases) conditions, which is exactly why I will never stop shouting how important lowering your toxic load and toxic exposures are. Last week I talked about lifestyle changes you can make in your life to overcome your autoimmune condition, and this week I wanted to focus on the 6 toxins in particular that are linked to autoimmunity. If

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Lifestyle Changes to Help Your Autoimmune Condition

2020-08-28T01:17:20+00:00Health|

There are many lifestyle changes we can make in our every day lives to help autoimmune conditions. First, ask yourself if you believed your autoimmune condition to “run in your family”? Think again. Science is now showing us that that genetic predisposition accounts for only 30% of all autoimmune conditions, while the remaining 70% are a result of environmental factors.  Keep an eye out for these environmental factors: Avoid exposure to toxic chemicals like mercury and lead Mold is common in many of our households, schools, and workplaces. The products you use for your daily skincare and makeup routine might contain parabens. Be careful when you shop at the grocery store to avoid foods with pesticides. Many plastics and furniture contain

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Keto and Fasting for Kids

2020-08-27T16:58:28+00:00Fasting Techniques, Health|

I get it, instilling healthy eating habits in kids can be challenging. Kids’ taste buds are programmed from a young age by the food industry to crave chemical, preservative and additive-filled foods while we’re over here trying to get them to like broccoli!  But childhood is the prime time for laying the foundations of positive and life-long healthy eating habits. We know that our immune system relies on strong metabolic health, which is determined by the foods we eat! Teaching healthy eating habits to your kids at a young age is essential for their health into adulthood. During my Fast Training week I focused on sugar-free eating for the whole family, kids included! It has come to our attention

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Should You Break Your Fast?

2020-08-21T21:36:40+00:00Fasting Techniques, Health|

A common question I get when people begin fasting is, "when should I break my fast?".   Fasting is an incredible tool used for weight loss, bringing down inflammation, improving mood, metabolism, and so on. However, there are certain times during a fast that we need to pay close attention to what our body is telling us in order to fast safely. Oftentimes, we find that people who have other underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, will experience certain symptoms when making the jump from daily intermittent fasting to longer fasts, like 24+ hour fasts.  My goal is to help you achieve optimal results from fasting, in a safe manner. The most important thing to know when fasting is, when

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Blood Sugar During a Fast, When to Test It

2020-08-13T23:24:49+00:00Fasting Techniques, Health|

Last week I put together a 3 week guide to starting fasting. Part of that process involves testing your blood sugar and ketones during a fast. In fact, I believe that everyone should throw out their scales. Focus on what your blood sugar and ketones are telling you about your body’s reaction to the food you’re eating. First, you’ll want to get a blood reader. My favorite one is the Keto Mojo. This involves an easy finger prick and is more affordable than other devices. When to check your blood sugar and ketone levels You'll be taking two sets of readings. The first set of blood sugar and ketone readings will be taken as soon as you wake up and

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New to Fasting? Start Here!

2020-08-13T01:00:17+00:00Fasting Techniques, Health|

Questioning how to start fasting? You're in the right place to start!   Often the first step to fasting is changing your understanding of what is “normal” and creating a new belief system around eating and health. You see, there are a lot of misconceptions around what kinds of foods we should be eating and when we should be eating them. For example, we’ve been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and that cereals, bagels, breads and sugary drinks are an acceptable way to start the day. We’ve been told that eating 3 meals (plus lots of snacks) is normal, and that an afternoon slump in energy should be alleviated by caffeine and energy

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