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The Science Of Fasting And How To Use It For Your Health with Cynthia Thurlow


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Fasting is a powerful tool for longevity. Not only does it switch on our anti-aging genes, but it also activates the immune system, repairing damaged DNA and clearing away injured cells. It also promotes metabolic flexibility, mental clarity, and sustainable energy levels. Today, I talk with Cynthia Thurlow about how fasting works, identifying the type of fasting that is best for you, and special considerations for women interested in fasting.


Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the bestselling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation, a 2x TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 14 million views, and the host of the Everyday Wellness podcast, a consistent top iTunes podcast in Nutrition. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health and has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW, Medium, Entrepreneur, and The Megyn Kelly Show.


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Here are more details from our interview (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):

  • Types of fasting practices and which one is best for you (5:44 / 3:07) 
  • Two things everyone can do to dramatically improve their health (11:53 / 9:00) 
  • How to start fasting and when you should not fast (22:45 / 18:56) 
  • The mechanisms of fasting (28:25 / 24:00) 
  • Who should not fast (33:04 / 29:10) 
  • Cynthia’s journey to healing her autoimmune disease (37:11 / 33:16) 
  • Balancing a fasting practice with muscle maintenance (39:55 / 36:00) 
  • Post-menopausal women and hormone therapy (43:17 / 39:30) 
  • Improving your sleep (1:00:40 / 56:50) 

  • Learn more about Cynthia at cynthiathurlow.com. Get a copy of her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation. Join the waitlist for her IF:45 Program here.


    For research mentioned in this episode, please visit the Show Notes section for this episode at drhyman.com.


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