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In this podcast episode, Dr. Mark Hyman discusses the recent controversy surrounding time-restricted eating and its potential association with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. He criticizes the methodology of the study that claimed a 91% increased risk, citing the use of unreliable food frequency questionnaires and the lack of consideration for other health factors. Hyman then interviews Mindy Pelz, a holistic health expert, who shares her approach to managing hormones through fasting.
Pelz explains that women's hormones are often imbalanced due to lack of knowledge about hormonal cycles and an evolutionary mismatch with modern lifestyles. She recommends using different types of fasting, such as intermittent fasting or prolonged fasts, at specific times during the menstrual cycle to support hormonal balance. Pelz also emphasizes the importance of reintroducing foods properly after a fast to maximize the healing effects.
The discussion covers various topics, including the benefits of fasting for hormone regulation, detoxification, and resetting the dopamine system. Pelz offers practical tips for women, particularly those over 40, to address hormonal imbalances through lifestyle changes, such as stress management, microbiome repair, and mindfulness practices.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Time-restricted eating and fasting can be beneficial for hormone regulation in women when done strategically and tailored to their menstrual cycles.
- Women's hormonal imbalances are often caused by a lack of knowledge about hormonal cycles and an evolutionary mismatch with modern lifestyles.
- Prolonged fasting can have potential benefits such as resetting the dopamine system, improving autophagy, and supporting hormonal balance.
- Proper reintroduction of foods after a fast is crucial for maximizing the healing effects and preventing overconsumption.
- Hormone testing, such as the DUTCH test, can provide a comprehensive understanding of hormonal imbalances and guide personalized treatment.
- Lifestyle changes, including stress management, microbiome repair, and mindfulness practices, are essential for supporting hormonal balance in women, especially those over 40.
- While fasting can be a powerful tool, it should be approached cautiously by individuals with eating disorders or during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- The current state of nutritional research is often flawed, with a tendency to sensationalize and misinterpret findings, highlighting the need for better data and research methods.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “If women just looked at those two hormones and used fasting in the right place of the cycle, they started to see all of their hormones balance out.“ by Mindy Pelz
- “We have this lack of knowledge, not only with women, but doctors, like you said, as well. But then we are in an evolutionary mismatch with our hormones.“ by Mindy Pelz
- “If you have an eating disorder, you need to be really coached through fasting. You don't want to go down that journey by yourself.“ by Mindy Pelz
- “I 1000% agree. And I don't know if you know this statistic, but they're saying right now that the most common time for women to commit suicide is from 45 to 55. And when I look at that statistic, what I know is we have no understanding of our hormones.“ by Mindy Pelz
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Episode Information
The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
Dr. Mark Hyman
3/27/24
There’s been a lot of recent discussion around fasting, and for good reason. But one thing that often slips through the cracks is the differences between men and women, and why women need to take a specific approach to fasting that honors their hormones. You may have heard the recent buzz around fasting and a controversial headline associating it with cardiovascular death (which was not peer-reviewed, by the way). So today, I’m resharing this popular episode with holistic health expert Dr. Mindy Pelz to shed light on what we really know about the safety of fasting, and the dos and don’ts, particularly for women.
We discuss:
- Will time-restricted eating kill you? Deciphering recent headlines
- Two major issues happening for women: Understanding hormone cycles and an evolutionary mismatch
- Mindy’s expert approach to managing hormones through fasting
- Three rules for successfully reintroducing foods
- Who should avoid fasting?
- Tips for women over 40 that aren’t being talked about
- The best way to get a handle on hormone testing
Fasting can be an incredibly healing practice, but it’s got to be done the right way—especially for women! Learn how to fast while supporting hormonal balance, and so much more, in this episode with Dr. Mindy Pelz.
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