The strongest evidence of the benefits of fasting surrounds the treatment of an autoimmune joint disease known as rheumatoid arthritis, as I detailed in my last video. There was a German study suggesting benefits for osteoarthritis as well, with reported improvements in pain and joint function. But we’d really need randomized controlled studies to know…
Fasting to Reverse Diabetes
April 30, 2022
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Currently nearly half a billion adults have diabetes, and a 50 percent increase is expected in another generation. I’ve got tons of videos on the best diets for diabetes, but what about no diet at all? More than a century ago, fasting was said to bring about the cure of diabetes, speedily arresting its development,…
The Benefits of Fasting from Novelty
Whether you’re a homebody who seeks comfort or a thrill-seeker who thrives on new opportunities, most of us find the idea of novelty beneficial in some way. Our brains are attracted to pretty things, new possibilities, exciting adventures, or even something as simple as a new smell or sound. It’s a break from the ordinary,…
Doctor Explains When You Shouldn’t Fast, and When Chest Pains May Be Due to Stomach Problems
March 28, 2022
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More and more people have gastrointestinal problems, sometimes with symptoms patients don’t recognize are related to their gastrointestinal systems. Besides seeing the doctor for the right medicine, some food can also help improve the symptoms. Dr. Lai Jui-Hsin, director of Hanmingtang Clinics of Taipei, noticed that there are more and more patients with gastrointestinal problems…
Not Everyone Can Intermittent Fast, Here’s Why
March 28, 2022
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More and more people have gastrointestinal problems, sometimes with symptoms patients don’t recognize are related to their gastrointestinal systems. Besides seeing the doctor for the right medicine, some food can also help improve the symptoms. Dr. Lai Jui-Hsin, director of Hanmingtang Clinics of Taipei, noticed that there are more and more patients with gastrointestinal problems…
Biology of Aging Study Shows Why Curbing Calories Counts
March 21, 2022
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The NIH’s National Institute on Aging (NIA) broadly invests in research to find ways to help people live longer and healthier. As people age, they are more likely to have multiple chronic diseases, and NIA-supported research studies reflect a strong focus on geroscience. This advancing area of science seeks to understand the mechanisms that make aging…
The Ketogenic Diet for COVID-19
We’ve long known that certain dietary interventions are helpful for virtually any viral illness, including COVID-19. This article will discuss those dietary strategies and highlight a recent study on the diet that appears most useful for combating this specific virus. Metabolism and Viruses The body was designed to run on two different energy sources: sugar…
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