

How Fasting Can Support Hormones, Muscle, And Heal The Body
5 snips Mar 27, 2024
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.
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.
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.