The Fasting Method Podcast Hot Topic: Therapeutic Fasting vs Lifestyle Approach
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Feb 21, 2023 The hosts explore the crucial differences between therapeutic fasting and lifestyle approaches, shedding light on how this distinction can often confuse newcomers. They share inspiring stories, like one individual who normalized glucose levels after years of insulin dependency. The importance of mindset and community support in achieving health goals is emphasized, alongside the transformative effects of fasting beyond mere weight loss. Tune in for insights into making fasting a sustainable part of your lifestyle.
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Therapeutic vs. Lifestyle Fasting
- Understand the difference between therapeutic fasting and a lifestyle approach.
- Therapeutic fasting requires longer durations to address insulin resistance for weight loss and other health benefits.
Limitations of Time-Restricted Eating
- While time-restricted eating (like 16/8) is healthy, it may not be enough for therapeutic benefits.
- Longer fasts are needed to reach the therapeutic level for healing and more significant results.
Megan's Fasting Transformation
- Megan Ramos committed to therapeutic fasting for six months, reversing her A1C, fatty liver, and PCOS.
- She treated fasting like therapy, leading to significant health improvements.