The Miracle Doctor: EVERYONE should start Fasting right now! (NEW SCIENCE) Dr. Mindy Pelz
Jun 15, 2023
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Dr. Mindy Pelz, a nutrition and functional medicine expert, shares her groundbreaking insights on fasting, keto, and detox. She debunks common food myths and explains how sugar is linked to many health issues. Listeners learn about the transformative effects of fasting on women's health, the benefits of autophagy, and innovative fasting techniques. Mindy emphasizes personalized dietary strategies and offers advice on navigating hormonal changes, particularly during menopause, all while encouraging a holistic, self-healing approach to well-being.
The podcast introduces six different fasting styles, each with its own purpose and benefits, including intermittent fasting, autophagy fasting, gut reset fast, fat burner fast, dopamine reset fast, and immune reset fast.
Poor metabolic health is associated with obesity, cancer, heart disease, and mental health issues, and improving metabolic health through practices like fasting and balancing blood sugar levels is essential for overall well-being.
The podcast highlights the damaging effects of toxins on health, and recommends being aware of environmental toxins and practicing detoxification measures like fasting to promote healing and vitality.
The podcast emphasizes the negative impact of excessive sugar consumption on metabolic health and provides insights on improving metabolic health through focus on insulin sensitivity, stress management, and reducing sugar intake.
Deep dives
Different types of fasting
There are six different fasting styles mentioned in the podcast, each with its own purpose and benefits. The first is intermittent fasting, which involves fasting for 12-16 hours and can help with weight loss and mental clarity. The second is autophagy fasting, which lasts for 17-72 hours and supports balancing sex hormones and preventing illnesses. The third is gut reset fast, a 24-hour fast that helps repair the gut microbiome. The fourth is fat burner fast, a 36-hour fast that targets belly fat and aids weight loss. The fifth is dopamine reset fast, a 48-hour fast that helps reset the dopamine system and reduce sugar cravings. Lastly, there is immune reset fast, a 72-hour fast that can help boost the immune system and aid recovery from illnesses or treatments like chemotherapy.
The importance of metabolic health
The podcast emphasizes the significance of metabolic health, as only a small percentage of the population (12%) is metabolically healthy. Poor metabolic health is associated with obesity, cancer, heart disease, and mental health issues. The speaker highlights the connection between metabolic health and COVID-19, noting that metabolically unhealthy individuals were more vulnerable to severe symptoms. Improving metabolic health is essential for overall well-being and can be achieved through practices like fasting and balancing blood sugar levels.
The impact of toxins and the need for detoxification
The podcast discusses the abundance of toxins in the modern world and their damaging effects on health. Toxicity can arise from various sources such as plastics, fragrances, and chemical exposure. These toxins can disrupt hormone balance, including sex hormones, and impact overall health. The speaker encourages individuals to be aware of the toxins in their environment and make conscious choices to minimize exposure. Detoxification measures like fasting can help the body rid itself of toxins and promote healing and vitality.
The Impact of Sugar on Metabolic Health
Excessive sugar consumption can lead to a metabolic health crisis. Statistics show high rates of obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, Alzheimer's, type 2 diabetes, and thyroid problems in women. Autoimmune conditions are more common in women due to hormonal imbalances caused by factors like stress and insulin resistance. To improve metabolic health, it is crucial to focus on insulin sensitivity, stress management, and reducing sugar intake.
Understanding Menstrual Cycles and Hormonal Changes
Menstrual cycles have different phases impacting a woman's mood and behavior. During ovulation, estrogen and testosterone peak, increasing libido and productivity. Progesterone levels decline when cortisol (stress hormone) rises, causing irritability and reduced stress resilience. Menopause and perimenopause bring hormonal shifts, impacting moods and memory. Empathy and understanding are essential during these stages to support women going through hormonal changes.
The Importance of Muscle and Sustainable Weight Loss
Maintaining muscle mass is vital for long-term health, functionality, and weight management. Muscle loss can lead to insulin resistance and weight gain. Cardio exercises alone cannot effectively sustain weight loss as they may lead to muscle breakdown. Instead, focusing on resistance training, building muscle, intermittent fasting, and protein intake can help achieve sustainable weight loss and improve overall body composition.
The importance of hormone metabolism and cellular reception
Taking hormones does not guarantee their effective use by the cells. Factors such as gut health, liver function, and cell inflammation can impact hormone metabolism and reception. Therefore, addressing these factors alongside hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can optimize its effectiveness.
Five lifestyle changes for hormonal health
Adopting specific lifestyle changes can support hormone health. These include fasting, cycling food intake based on menstrual cycle or hormone levels, maintaining a healthy gut microbiome, reducing toxic load, and incorporating mindfulness and relaxation practices. Customizing these changes to individual needs and schedules is crucial for long-term health benefits.
In this new episode Steven sits down with the nutrition and functional medicine expert Dr Mindy Pelz.
Dr Pelz is a fasting, keto and detox expert, she is a leader in alternative health and a pioneer in the fasting movement. She has worked with a wide range of high-profile clients from Olympic athletes, to Academy Award-winning actors, and Silicon Valley CEOs. Her books, 'The Reset Factor', 'The Menopause Reset’ and most recently ‘Fast Like a Girl’ are bestsellers, she is also the host of two podcasts, ‘The Women United’, and ‘The Resetter’.
In this conversation Dr Pelz and Steven discuss topics, such as:
