The Science Of Fasting And How To Use It For Your Health with Cynthia Thurlow

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth,
Pendulum, and Sunlighten. Fasting is a powerful tool for longevity.
Not only does it switch on our anti-aging genes, but it also
activates the immune system, repairing damaged DNA and clearing
away injured cells. It also promotes metabolic flexibility, mental
clarity, and sustainable energy levels. Today, I talk with Cynthia
Thurlow about how fasting works, identifying the type of fasting
that is best for you, and special considerations for women
interested in fasting. Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner,
author of the bestselling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation,
a 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 14 million
views, and the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, a consistent
top iTunes podcast in Nutrition. With over 20 years of experience
in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in
intermittent fasting and women’s health and has been featured on
ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly
Show. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, Cozy Earth,
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mention my name, Dr. Hyman. Here are more details from our
interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): Types of
fasting practices and which one is best for you (5:44 / 3:07) 
Two things everyone can do to dramatically improve their health
(11:53 / 9:00)  How to start fasting and when you should not
fast (22:45 / 18:56)  The mechanisms of fasting (28:25 /
24:00)  Who should not fast (33:04 / 29:10)  Cynthia’s
journey to healing her autoimmune disease (37:11 / 33:16) 
Balancing a fasting practice with muscle maintenance (39:55 /
36:00)  Post-menopausal women and hormone therapy (43:17 /
39:30)  Improving your sleep (1:00:40 / 56:50)  Learn
more about Cynthia at cynthiathurlow.com. Get a copy of her book,
Intermittent Fasting Transformation. Join the waitlist for her
IF:45 Program here. For research mentioned in this episode, please
visit the Show Notes section for this episode at drhyman.com.