Dr. Mindy Pelz is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional health expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. Her latest book is Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones.
What you'll learn from this episode:
The importance of recognizing the hormonal difference between men and women—women are hormonally different each day of the month, and therefore all hormetic stressors, including fasting, need to be carefully and thoughtfully used during two key time periods in a woman’s cycle.
Six different fasting protocols, the main benefits of fasting for both men and women, and how long your fast needs to be to hit autophagy, reset your immune system and access deep healing.
Why it’s important for women to switch up their diet according to their cycle. Why keto and low-carb can be utilized in the first half of a woman’s cycle, but healthy, whole-food carbs, like fruit and sweet potatoes should be added during the second half of a woman’s cycle.
Hacks for supporting your body and feeling better during a fast, including extra aminos before your fasting window and adding electrolytes during a fast.
The role of human connection in supporting our health, how to boost oxytocin naturally, and the importance of exercising to burn cortisol, which can lead to excess body fat when not used up.
And much more!
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Resources from this episode:
Dr. Mindy Pelz | Facebook
The Resetter Podcast | Apple Podcasts
Intermittent Fasting For Women: A Beginner's Guide | Healthline
Intermittent Metabolic Switching, Neuroplasticity and Brain Health | Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Variations in Lipid Levels According to Menstrual Cycle Phase: Clinical Implications | PMC
Short-Term Fasting Induces Profound Neuronal Autophagy | PMC
Traumatic Experiences Tied to Lower Estrogen Levels in Menopause | MedPage Today
Effects of a Very Low Calorie Diet on Weight, Thyroid Hormones and Mood | PubMed
Dry Fasting: Purported Benefits, Risks, and Complications | Healthline
What Is Hormetic Stress? | Verywell Health
12 Ways to Boost Oxytocin Naturally | Oxytocin
13 Proven Natural Ways to Lower Cortisol | Medical News Today
Magnesium: Health Benefits, Deficiency, Sources, and Risks| Medical News Today
The Effect of Insulin on Renal Sodium Metabolism. A Review With Clinical Implications | PubMed
A Preliminary Report on Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Relief of Migraine Headache | PubMed
Horner Syndrome: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Cleveland Clinic
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