Mindy Pelz, a holistic health expert focused on women's hormonal balance, dives deep into the nuances of fasting, especially for women. She discusses the stark differences in fasting approaches required for hormonal health, stressing the importance of understanding hormonal cycles. Mindy debunks myths surrounding fasting, addresses who should avoid it, and emphasizes personalized strategies for women over 40. She shares insights on hormone testing and offers tips for safely reintroducing foods, reinforcing that fasting can be a healing practice when done right.
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TRE and Heart Health
Time-restricted eating (TRE) may not increase heart attack risk, contrary to a recent, non-peer-reviewed study.
The study's methodology was flawed, relying on unreliable food frequency questionnaires and failing to account for other health factors.
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Women's Hormonal Health
Women experience hormonal changes throughout their life cycle, affecting many aspects of their health.
Doctors often misdiagnose or mistreat these hormonal issues, leading to unnecessary suffering.
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Hormone Illiteracy
Many people, including doctors, are "hormone illiterate," lacking understanding of hormonal functions.
This lack of knowledge, coupled with evolutionary mismatch and environmental stressors, contributes to hormonal imbalances.
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A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting
Mindy Pelz
In 'Fast Like a Girl,' Dr. Mindy Pelz provides a detailed manual on fasting specifically designed for women. The book addresses the unique hormonal needs of women and offers practical steps backed by science on how to apply fasting strategies at different stages of life. It includes a 30-day fasting reset, protocols for intermittent fasting, and strategies for safely extending fasts. The book also features over 50 recipes based on the ketobiotic and hormone feasting food plans to support women’s hormonal health. Dr. Pelz emphasizes the importance of timing fasting according to the menstrual cycle and provides guidance for women who no longer have a cycle.
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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