Know Thyself

E128 - Dr. Mindy Pelz: Harness Your Body's Intelligence: The Miracle Of Fasting, Hormones & Women's Cycles

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Dec 24, 2024
Dr. Mindy Pelz, a leading expert in women’s health and author of bestsellers like Fast Like a Girl, dives deep into the transformative power of fasting. She explains how fasting can activate our body’s healing processes and enhance mental clarity. Dr. Pelz discusses the unique hormonal shifts women experience as they age and the profound spiritual benefits of fasting. She also highlights critical refeeding practices post-fasting and the importance of understanding our emotional relationship with food. It's an empowering conversation for anyone looking to harness their body’s intelligence.
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ANECDOTE

Fasting's Impact

  • Dr. Mindy Pelz's interest in fasting stemmed from a patient with terminal cancer.
  • Through lifestyle changes, including fasting, the patient lived 10 years longer than predicted.
INSIGHT

Evolutionary Mismatch

  • Modern living clashes with our evolutionary design, contributing to chronic diseases.
  • We must incorporate primal practices like fasting to realign with our biology.
ADVICE

Fasting Protocols

  • Aim for a daily 15-hour fast to activate fat-burning and cellular repair (autophagy).
  • Consider twice-yearly 3-5 day water fasts for deeper healing and stem cell production.
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