The Healing Benefits of Fasting & Our 40-hour Fast Experience!
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Hey everyone! Ever wondered what an extended fast is like, or why people have started intermittent fasting? In this week's episode, Alex talks us through the ups and downs of her 40-hour fasting challenge!
Plus, we dive into the benefits behind fasting for different lengths of time, and what might be best for you to get started..
Don't forget our gentle Little Promise for this week that we hope you'll join us with!
Lots of love,
Anna and Alex x
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00:00 Introduction and Overview
04:45 The Miracle Healing Benefits of Fasting
07:02 Why Fad Diets Don't Work
13:37 The Evolutionary Perspective of Fasting
17:45 The Process of Autophagy and Cell Regeneration
21:50 Fasting and the Immune System
25:24 Fasting and Cancer Research
26:17 The Impact of Fasting on Mitochondria and Detoxification
26:46 Exploring the Practical Side of Fasting
34:10 Balancing Fasting and Feasting for Optimal Health
38:08 Understanding the Impact of Food Choices During Fasting
39:27 Personal Experiences and Insights into Fasting
46:30 Timing Fasting with the Menstrual Cycle
48:20 This Week's Little Promise!
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