Well Beyond 40

JJ Virgin
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Aug 26, 2021 • 8min

What Is the Best Way to Break My Fast?

"What is the best way to break my fast?" asks Will from Instagram. Here with our answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. According to Cynthia, the key here is to use your intuition to help decide the best way to break your fast. Tune in to the full episode and learn how you can get started making the right nutritional choices. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 25, 2021 • 8min

Why Is Fasting Bad for Menopause?

"Why is fasting bad for menopause?" asks awsmhealth from Instagram. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. In her answer, Cynthia explains that menopausal women can actually stand to greatly benefit from fasting. Check out the full episode where she explains why this is, and how we can best include fasting into our lives. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 24, 2021 • 6min

Would Fasting Over 12 Hours Shrink Your Ovaries?

"Would fasting over 12 hours shrink your ovaries?" asks Barbie from Instagram. Here with our answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. According to Cynthia, fasting is mostly safe, but certain considerations should be taken for women who are cycling. Tune in to her full answer where she breaks down how fasting can be best used to work with your menstrual cycle. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 23, 2021 • 7min

What Is Your Opinion on Intermittent Fasting For Women?

"What is your opinion on intermittent fasting for women?" asks sj_explores_health from Instagram. Here to answer is Cynthia Thurlow, nurse practitioner and intermittent fasting expert. Intermittent fasting will have a wide range of effects depending on the individual. In this episode, Cynthia breaks down the situations where women may want to make use of (or avoid) intermittent fasting. For more from Cynthia Thurlow, check out her FREE Intermittent Fasting FAQ at cynthiathurlow.com/blog/intermittent-fasting-faq Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 21, 2021 • 46min

[Bonus Episode] Eat to Beat Disease with Dr. William Li

Dr. William Li is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author. He joins JJ in today's podcast episode to talk about the incredible healing power of food! Listen as Dr. Li explains the science behind how to eat to starve cancer, including the concept of anti-angiogenesis, which was discussed in his widely-viewed TED Talk. Dr. Li also shares his thoughts on meal timing and why your body is hardwired for health, as well as the powerful foods that can support your body's key defense systems. Find out about the incredible health-boosting foods to add to your diet in order to help prevent disease and live a long, vibrant life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 20, 2021 • 14min

Any Suggestions on a Calorie Burning Exercise?

"Any suggestions on a calorie burning exercise?" asks David from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet. In this episode, JJ explains the fundamentals of an effective exercise routine that leads to burning calories. If you're curious about how to optimize your health with exercise, this is the episode for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 19, 2021 • 12min

How Do You Know if You Need Hormone Replacement Therapy?

"How do you know if you need hormone replacement therapy?" asks Susan from Facebook. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Hormone replacement therapy can be a big decision, so it's important to know if it's the right decision for you. Tune into JJ's answer where she shares a blueprint to help you decide if hormone replacement is right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 18, 2021 • 9min

How Do I Rid Bloating and Make My Stomach Flat?

"How do I rid bloating and make my stomach flat?" asks Chris K from Facebook. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Exercise Physiologist and author of The Virgin Diet. According to JJ, bloat is usually connected to the foods you are eating. In this episode, she breaks down the top foods which cause bloating, and how we can remedy this in our diets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 17, 2021 • 12min

I Have Adrenal Fatigue and I Don’t Know What to Do About It. Other Than a Supplement I Was Provided, What Else Can I Do?

"I have adrenal fatigue and I don't know what to do about it. Other than a supplement I was provided, what else can I do?" asks nyc_qtpie from Instagram. Here to answer is JJ Virgin, Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition and author of The Sugar Impact Diet. Adrenal fatigue can be a confusing condition to treat. In this episode, JJ shares with us the various causes, as well as some actionable tools we can use to work with this condition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Aug 16, 2021 • 9min

As a Rule, Do You Recommend That Women Take Estrogen Replacements After Menopause?

"As a rule, do you recommend that women take estrogen replacements after menopause?" asks TBL Ruth from Instagram. Here with our answer is JJ Virgin, Certified Nutrition Specialist and author of The Virgin Diet. According to JJ, there are many factors to consider after menopause. Tune into the full answer where she breaks these strategies down, and gives us the tools and tests we need to optimize our health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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