Is Fasting Good for You?

Fasting is fantastic for the microbiome. It really infected my gut health in a positive way, but you got to keep in mind that if you're really, really, really stressed out, fasting is a stressor. So it's one of those might over weight extressors. If you're not stressed and you can handle it,. It's bad for you. The first thing I would recommend for all fasting is getting into metabolic flexibility. That means being able to do a good 14 to 16 hour fast without a really big issue. And if you do if you do struggle with like 16 hours, start with 12 and then go to 14 and then going to 16.

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Dr. Molly Maloof (IG: @drmolly.co) is passionate about extending healthspan through her medical practice, personal brand and entrepreneurial & educational endeavors. She is passionate about optimizing health through food, technology, and psychedelics.

Dr. Molly has been an educator since medical school and pioneered a course on healthspan for three years at Stanford University.

She is the Founder of Adamo Bioscience, a company that aims to reveal how the science of love can unlock the capacity for healing, connection, and creation within everyone.

Today we are discussing Dr. Molly's new book, The Spark Factor: The Secret to Supercharging Energy, Becoming Resilient, and Feeling Better Than Ever.

Stick around for daily hacks to have more energy, decrease inflammation and optimize your health!

In this episode, we discuss:

Mitochondria create your energy capacity
Everyday toxins that damage mitochondrial function
Understanding the different types of stress
Hormetic stressors activate natural defense mechanisms
How to deal with trauma in a healthy way
What is narrative therapy?
Key facets of optimizing mitochondrial function
Optimize your health with gut testing
How to determine the right probiotic for you
Antibiotics can cause mitochondrial dysfunction
Does your body tolerate fermented foods?
Diet & lifestyle choices that compromise the microbiome
Fasting is fantastic for your gut buddies
How to become metabolically flexible
Mitochondria have a role in autophagy
Understanding fasting vs. post-meal blood sugar
3 simple hacks to help stabilize your blood sugar
The could mean your blood sugar is spiking
Dr. Molly's tips for biohacking your mitochondria
Social connection is the biggest driver for long-term health
How Dr. Molly recharges during stressful times
Specific supplements to enhance your mitochondria
Buy the best supplements you can afford
The first step to start biohacking your life!
Improve your health, improve your performance
The benefits of building a strong network
Keep an eye on your biomarkers as a way to manage stress
Immune support recommendations
How to make new friends
Know when to let go of a toxic relationship
Connection is the missing piece for optimal health

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