"Fasting: An Ancient Solution for Modern Problems" with Alan Goldhamer, DC:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl8Y5jV0hN0
Dr. Alan Goldhamer, co-founder of True North Heath Center, is one of the leading experts on recovering from the diseases and poor health exacerbated by the standard American diet (SAD). Don't fast before reading "The Pleasure Trap" and watching through some of his presentations on the subject:
"Fasting Benefits and Effects" with Michael Greger, MD FACLM
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5TLzNi5fYd8O0RPBE7Blh3tUN-5JpMaj
I recently gave three webinars on the benefits and effects of the different types of fasting, covering weight loss, longevity and other factors. Those videos are going live on YouTube and NutritionFacts.org over the next few years. To see all of the videos as they come out, visit nutritionfacts.org/topics/fasting.
Dr Gregor is a huge resource for those looking to improve their diet and lifestyles with evidence-based nutrition.
Nutritarian Dr. Joel Fuhrman on the Eat to Live Podcast discussing "How Fasting Can HEAL You and Mistakes to Avoid"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTAeW6T22u8
00:00 - Intro
0:00:33 - Dr. Fuhrman's experience with prolonged fasting
0:06:02 - Muscle loss and weight loss
0:14:26 - Fasting to heal the body
0:25:28 - Intermittent fasting mistakes
0:32:23 - Intuitive eating and how to do it
0:37:03 - Do vegans need extra calcium?
0:42:37 - Is the ketogenic diet good for you?
0:47:07 - Are protein powders good for you?
0:50:05 - Outro
Learn more about the common issues on fasting with one of the leading professionals in the field. More to come...
Finished day 1 of a winter solstice 3-day fast. No problems or uneasiness; probably the body burning down excess reserves. It has been a while since I've completed an extended fast, so I am looking forward to the results.