On episode eleven of Practically Healthy, Dr. Melina is joined by Dr. Amy Shah. Dr. Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor and wellness expert specializing in allergy and immunology, hormones, and gut health who is also the author of "I'm So Effing Tired", one of Fortune's "Five Best Business Books of 2021". Dr. Shah and Dr. Melina discuss the various dynamics that can affect the efficacy of certain fasting regimens in relation to health, weight loss, and disease mitigation. We hear how fasting can be used as a tool even in the treatment of certain cancers! Dr. Shah offers fascinating tips and insights into the wrap-around health benefits of different forms of fasting, especially when combined with exercise, in addition to the medical and nutritional benefits of using certain spices in food preparation. Learn more about Dr. Shah's practice and her published work here: AmyMDwellness.com

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