Most of us know about Intermittent and Extended Fasting and all the benefits, such as weight loss and improved metabolic health. But what about dry fasting? Fasting from food is one thing, but fasting from water, too? Is that safe? Let’s look at the pros and cons, and what you need to know. What is […]
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I was recently asked a great question by a client: “what do you wish you’d known at the beginning of your fasting journey?” So it got me thinking. Six years into my fasting journey, here’s 5 things I wish I’d known at the start: You don’t have to do Extended Fasting I remember being shocked
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Oxalate dumping is an unpleasant issue we hear about most often in the Carnivore circles but it can happen with fasting too, or even with the Ketogenic diet. Here I explain what it is and how to avoid oxalate dumping. Let’s focus on some tips to help you avoid it, or get through it if
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Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system. If you ever cut your finger or get a splinter you’ll know about the redness and swelling, AKA inflammation. It’s the healing process in action. Inflammation gets white blood cells and other immune cells right to where they’re needed quickly. And in this way, inflammation is
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Let’s be real, Extended Fasting is not easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it, right? The psychological challenges of extended fasting can be even more difficult than the actual physical discomfort. Let’s look at some of those challenges and a few tips to help you with them. What is Extended Fasting? If you’re
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What are the potential benefits of fasting for your immune system? In the past, we’ve often taken the immune system for granted. It was just there, in the background, fighting off all the bad stuff so we didn’t become sick. But in recent years, we’ve become far more aware of how important a strong, healthy
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As great as the Ketogenic diet is for health and weight loss, it does have some challenges. One of those challenges is combating Keto Flu – simply put, the withdrawal symptoms from sugar and carbohydrates. What exactly is the Keto flu? Keto flu is not influenza, or flu as we know it. It’s called that
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We all know that fasting is a powerful tool for weight loss and longevity, but did you know that fasting is powerful for gut health as well? By practicing some form of Intermittent or Extended Fasting, we can reduce our body fat and prevent or even reverse metabolic disease. Gut health plays a huge role
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Whether you’re fasting or sticking to a Keto/Low Carb lifestyle, most people have food cravings at some point. And often we beat ourselves up for it. We think that if only we had more self-control we wouldn’t be tempted. But the truth is, cravings (and giving in to them) is not about willpower or the
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In Fasting groups, and with our coaching clients, there are some questions that come up over and over. Chances are you’ve had these questions, too. Or will have them at some point. So we’ve put together a list of some of those most frequently asked questions about fasting. Does _____ (fill in the blank) break