What if your blood sugar gets low during extended fasting? (1:10) Why do you feel cold during a long fast? (6:00) I'll delve into both of these topics today, and explain what to do (if anything) about these potential side effects of prolonged fasting. 📺 Video on low blood sugar: https://youtu.be/7VCB94O-TU4 📺 Video on EF & feeling cold: https://youtu.be/hFW1mO4BbjA 📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist: https://fastingwell.com/get-my-...

I'll explain why one of the most popular intermittent fasting schedules is actually not a good fit for the majority of people (though a lot of them do it anyway). I'll also share 2 alternative fasting regimens that are probably a better fit for most people. 📺 Video version:  https://youtu.be/dP_CevOzn5A  📺 Video on why weight loss is often not a good goal:  https://youtu.be/F_00Sl1fcWk 📝 Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/ 📝 Intermittent Fasting...

2 fairly simple steps you can use to reverse type 2 diabetes.  It's easier than you may think!  (The same steps also work for prediabetes.) 👉 Video version:  https://youtu.be/yL9HjYYvXQo  Related Videos & Other Resources:  👉 Diabetes Remission w/ Low Carb (video):  https://youtu.be/UBpnliekZqo  👉 Off Insulin in 5 Days w/ Fasting (video):  https://youtu.be/rFUoDS1YQYI  📝 Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick  👉 7 Daily Habits to Fix Blood Sugar...

My experience fasting for a week straight, including how I was feeling on day 6 of this extended fast; what kind of results I got in terms of energy levels, body weight, blood sugar, ketones, etc. Plus other thoughts and observations about why this prolonged fast went remarkably well. Some of what I talk about here could definitely be useful if you're considering doing a prolonged fast, or if you've done it before and had some challenges. 👉 IF Quick-Start Guide: ...

Detailed results from a case series of 3 patients who got off insulin and other type 2 diabetes medications very quickly. These patients also lost weight, improved their hemoglobin A1c, and reduced their waist circumference. Overall, super-impressive results, and very encouraging for anyone who wants to put type 2 diabetes in remission! 👉 IF Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick 📜 Full research paper:  https://casereports.bmj.com/content/2018/bcr-2017-221854  📺 Video...

Fasting Made Simple is a 90-day fasting blueprint that walks you through the whole process from day 1, through various stages of fasting (easy ➡️ advanced), troubleshoots common challenges, and even provides some guidance on what to do with certain medical conditions. 👉 Full course details:  https://fastingwell.com/course   👉 Use code FASTING250 for $250 off.   (Code expires at midnight Friday night, Pacific time in USA -- 2 days from now.)

A new research study (from earlier this year) shows the rates of type 2 diabetes remission and other health improvements after almost 3 years on a low-carb diet (similar to keto). This was in a general practice clinic in England, with Dr. David Unwin.  The patients also showed weight loss, improved blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and saved money on medications. I'll break down the details of this new research study in today's episode.  YouTube version  Full...

Salt is a SUPER-important topic for anyone who’s fasting, or eating low-carb. Salt is also very important for overall health. That's why today I'm sharing a detailed summary of the book, The Salt Fix (by Dr. James DiNicolantonio).  Timestamps are below.    This summary will help you understand why much of what you've heard about salt may be wrong, where the salt restriction guidelines came from, why it's better and healthier to eat all the salt you crave (at least for most people), and some...

Cholesterol basics, and what should you do if your LDL cholesterol gets higher while on keto or fasting? Does that mean you have a higher risk of getting a heart attack? Should you quit keto? Quit fasting? Take a medication to lower your cholesterol? Do something else?  I'll explore all of those questions in today's episode. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/R7MxomW1_Eo    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    Statin / Keto / LDL Paper (Dr.’s...

I’ve pulled these topics from videos on my YouTube channel (links below). First, 7 daily habits that can help you rapidly improve your blood sugar. This is super-relevant for people with prediabetes, diabetes, or just trying to prevent diabetes. After that, I explain 3 reasons focusing on a *goal* of weight loss may be causing you harm.    7 Daily Habits to Rapidly Improve Blood Sugar (YouTube video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1IFIX2LhPc&    Blog version (blood sugar habits): ...

Kidney disease is common, and often leads to kidney failure. Once you have kidney failure, you're at a higher risk of a bunch of other health problems, and ultimately a much higher risk of death. The bad news is kidney failure is not usually reversible. The good news?  Kidney failure is easily preventable in most cases, by fixing the underlying problems (like high blood sugar, and high blood pressure). Today I'll explain what causes kidney failure, and how you can prevent it through...

Lecanemab (aka Leqembi) recently got full approval form the FDA for Alzheimer’s treatment, and will now be covered by Medicare. But this medication is not only expensive, it has some major health risks. In this episode, I'll break down the risks and benefits of this new medication. Then I’ll compare lecanemab to an Alzheimer's program centered around fasting and ketosis (along with a few other medical tests and treatments), developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of “The End of Alzheimer’s”....

Dr. Ken Ford is CEO & founder of the IHMC research institute. He also hosts a popular podcast about science called Stem-talk. Today he shares his expertise and personal experience about the ketogenic diet, and addresses other questions related to nutrition, muscle building, healthy aging, fasting, the state of research, and more. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/BvBkp7NPZpA    Does Fasting Burn Muscle? (blog post):  https://fastingwell.com/fasting-muscle-loss/    Full show notes and...

Several steps you can use to get into ketosis quickly, much faster than you would just by limiting carbs. Why get into ketosis? Ketones have a bunch of health benefits, and having higher ketones is a big advantage when it comes to fasting. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/81oPNXoBIAE    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    KetoStart (ketone supplement):  https://fastingwell.com/ketostart    Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode50/  

Turns out, ketones have a bunch of health benefits, and it's not just limited to weight loss! There are brain benefits, heart benefits, and many more! YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/-IvmtmRYE9M    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    KetoStart (ketone supplement):  https://fastingwell.com/ketostart  Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode49/  

4 tips to make intermittent fasting easier. These tips will also help you make fasting sustainable, so you don't feel like quitting, and help you be successful as a beginner. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/v1SQg6nN4Gg    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    Easy Fasting Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide/    No Snacking Challenge:  https://fastingwell.com/join-no-snacking-challenge/    Full show notes and resources: ...

How I would approach intermittent fasting right now, if I were starting over from scratch, in 2023. Based on what I've learned through research, experience, and trial & error, over the past several years. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/tXIz3kEg9Qc    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    Intermittent Fasting Checklist:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist    Easy Fasting Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-easy-fasting-guide    No Snacking...

The full scoop on salt and fasting: How much sodium do you need during extended water fasting? How much during intermittent fasting? How much on a ketogenic diet? How does each of these situations compare to a normal day? What about medical conditions? I’ll answer all this, and more. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/Z6xmUkT-uJs  My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell  The Salt Fix (book):  https://amzn.to/3ySd80Q  Electrolyte powder packets (no added flavors): ...

Recently there have been sensational headlines about erythritol increasing the risk of heart disease, and similar headlines about a “keto-like” diet also increasing the risk of heart disease. Today I’ll break down what actually happened, and whether you should change your behavior as a result. Erythritol video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/oMbTjJZeQWE Keto video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/fpBBHf-NVpg  TOPICS & TIMESTAMPS:  Episode overview (0:00) // Erythritol & heart disease...

Jen Unwin is a clinical and health psychologist with expertise in food addiction. She even wrote a book about it. Today she shares her insights about sugar addiction / processed food addiction, including how to recognize it, what to do about it, and how to stay on track. For specific topics, see timestamps below.  Fork in the Road (Jen’s book):  https://amzn.to/3RNHM4d  Major topics we covered:   Intro (0:00) // Jen’s backstory (2:55) // Is food addiction real? (8:12) // What should we...

5 stages of extended water fasting: What happens inside your body, what are the various benefits (and potential pitfalls), and how can you use this knowledge to make fasting easier. Blog version:  https://fastingwell.com/fasting-stages/  YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/5OkEabJWQeQ    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell  Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/    Download my “Dirty Fasting Cheat Sheet” here: ...

How to know if something “breaks” your fast:  key underlying principles (so you can answer this question for yourself), how to relate it to your own individual goals, and a bunch of specific examples that people often ask about--from coffee to diet soda to vitamins, and more. Blog version:  https://fastingwell.com/what-breaks-fasting/ YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/sH9AgSWzKe8 My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here: ...

Fatty liver has gotten super common, and causes a bunch of serious health problems.  Today I'll explain what causes fatty liver, why it matters, and how you can fix it fast, through a combination of nutrition changes and intermittent fasting. My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell YouTube video on this topic:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZeurwA5ZSo Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/  Get my “Easy Fasting...

3 tips for how to enjoy your vacation and still lose weight (using intermittent fasting to your advantage). This also applies to family visits, holidays, or other trips. YouTube video on this topic:  https://youtu.be/JnIOEEc5whw Get my “Intermittent Fasting Checklist” here:  https://fastingwell.com/get-my-if-checklist/  Show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/episode40/