The FastingWell Podcast

Apr 02 2024 40
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Learn how you can use intermittent fasting to improve your physical and mental health, so you can feel better, live longer, and (potentially) reverse chronic disease. Ben Tanner, PA-C explains the science and benefits of fasting in basic terms you can understand. He also shares tips and tricks to help you effectively implement fasting into your lifestyle as painlessly as possible. The show covers basic physiology about how fasting works, and step-by-step advice on how to get started with intermittent fasting (also known as time-restricted eating), or extended fasting (multiple days). You’ll also learn about specific health benefits of different types of fasting, so you can choose the best regimen for your needs. In particular, fasting can be beneficial for people with high blood sugar or high insulin (like type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or PCOS), high blood pressure, or obesity. It can also benefit people who want to prevent chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, dementia (like Alzheimer's), cancer, or others. (Name = "FastingWell", or "Fasting Well".) Subscribe today!

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61: Avoid This Popular Fasting Schedule (3 Reasons), & What to Do Instead (2 Options)

Apr 02 2024 13 mins  
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://you

60: How to Fix Diabetes in 2 Simple Steps [+ Bonus Steps]

Feb 07 2024 14 mins  
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 📝

59: My Best Week-Long Fast Yet (Results, Experience, Insights, & More)

Dec 20 2023 20 mins  
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 prolon

58: 3 Patients Who Got Off Diabetes Meds SUPER FAST w/ Fasting [Detailed Results]

Dec 15 2023 16 mins  
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.

57: Diabetes Remission (& Other Results) After 3 Years on Low-Carb [New Study]

Nov 14 2023 11 mins  
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 medica

56: “The Salt Fix” - Detailed Summary [Why You Need MORE Salt, Not Less]

Oct 31 2023 49 mins  
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 restri

55: What to Do if Your Cholesterol Goes up on Keto or Fasting? (Does it Matter?)

Sep 28 2023 18 mins  
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

54: 7 Daily Habits to Fix Blood Sugar / Is Your Weight Loss Goal Harming You?

Aug 29 2023 18 mins  
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 Sug

53: Kidney Failure is Miserable. How to Prevent with Fasting / Keto

Aug 08 2023 11 mins  
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,

52: Alzheimer's Update--Expensive New Med vs Fasting & Keto (KetoFlex 12-3)

Jul 19 2023 15 mins  
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 ketos