

86. Rest, Cleanse, and Boost Energy: The Art of Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting
In this episode, Dr. Avanti discusses Ayurvedic rhythmic fasting and its benefits for optimal health and digestive fire. She explores the history of fasting and the difference between fasting and restriction, emphasizing that fasting is for rest and to allow the body to rest. Dr. Avanti also talks about aligning the digestive fire with the Ayurvedic clock and the circadian rhythm, and the importance of eating based on the time of day. She outlines the many benefits of fasting, explaining the role of autophagy and growth hormone stimulation, and provides three simple guidelines to follow for how to get started with fasting.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ayurvedic rhythmic fasting and its history
- Differences between fasting and restriction
- How fasting benefits our health & digestive fire
- When and what to eat based on the time of day
- Guidelines for starting and progressing with rhythmic fasting
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