A Woman's Guide to Intermittent Fasting | Dr Mindy Pelz

Originally Released October 2021

Dr. Mindy Pelz, D.C speaks about how women should incorporate intermittent fasting based on where they are in their cycle and over their life span of reproductive years, perimenopause, and menopause.

Dr Mindy is a best selling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional medicine expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health.

In this episode, Dr Mindy covers:

• What is intermittent fasting, and how does it promote fat-burning and metabolic switching?
• How do blood sugar stabilization and dietary changes support a successful fasting transition?
• What is “dirty fasting,” and why is it counterproductive to health goals?
• How can women map fasting schedules to their menstrual cycles?
• What are the specific intermittent fasting strategies for women in perimenopause or post-menopause?
• What is the role of ketones in brain health, and should women consider exogenous ketones?
• How does intermittent fasting impact conditions like obesity, diabetes, and neurodegenerative disorders?
• What does “n of one” mean, and how can women customize fasting for their unique health needs?
• How can women use nutrition, mindfulness, and fasting to balance hormones during life transitions?
• Why are women hormonally driven to share health discoveries, and how does this influence health trends?

Referenced in the podcast & related episodes:

• Resources and episodes on Perimenopause & Menopause and sign up for the Perimenopause and Menopause newsletter

• The Menopause Reset by Dr Mindy Pelz
• Hormone Repair Manual by Dr Lara Briden
• New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Article on the Science Behind Intermittent Fasting

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Guest Bio

Dr. Mindy Pelz, D.C is a best selling author, keynote speaker, nutrition and functional medicine expert who has spent over two decades helping thousands of people successfully reclaim their health. She is a recognized leader in the alternative health field and a pioneer in the fasting movement, teaching the principles of a fasting lifestyle, diet variation, detox, hormones,