“We would not have evolved as a species if we could not have gone through periods of food feasting and famine.” - Cynthia Thurlow From ancient Rome to the Industrial Revolution, people have been fasting for various reasons, including religious rites and social customs. But while it's not a new practice, modern-day intermittent fasting exists in a new environment where food is abundant, but nutrient density is much lower than in the past. Today I’m joined by my friend, intermittent fasting expert Cynthia Thurlow. A nurse practitioner and bestselling author, Cynthia used intermittent fasting in perimenopause to reverse some of the changes she didn’t like seeing in her body. Now she’s passionate about helping women find wellness through the healing power of nutrition and fasting.   About Cynthia Thurlow Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, author of the best-selling book Intermittent Fasting Transformation: The IF45 Plan, a 2X TEDx speaker, with her second talk having more than 10 million views, and she's also the host of the Everyday Wellness Podcast. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, Cynthia is a globally recognized expert in intermittent fasting and women’s health and her mission is to educate women on the benefits of intermittent fasting and overall holistic health and wellness so they feel empowered to live their most optimal lives.   Highlights Cynthia’s pivot from allopathic nurse practitioner to entrepreneur Why Cynthia decided to focus on helping women in particular How being metabolically flexible saved Cynthia after her appendix ruptured What allopathic medicine lacks when it comes to prevention and chronic disease management Benefits of allopathic and integrative perspectives coming together The driving factors behind our collectively rising metabolic issues Why what you eat for breakfast matters and the crucial role of protein Understanding the role of digest and rest Does the length of your fasting window matter? Fasting at each stage of the menstrual cycle Why it’s important to work with a medical professional to determine the best course of action for you The connection between fasting, longevity, muscle protein synthesis, and insulin sensitivity What you can expect from Cynthia’s book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation Who will benefit the most from intermittent fasting, and who should avoid it? Cynthia’s Confession: Evolving as an allopathic practitioner   Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Website https://cynthiathurlow.com/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cynthia_thurlow_/   Resources Dr. Shawn Tassone's Practice https://www.drshawntassone.com/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Book | The Hormone Balance Bible https://tassonemd.com/hormone-balance-bible/ Dr. Shawn Tassone's Integrative Hormonal Mapping System | Hormone Archetype Quiz https://tassonemd.lpages.co/hormonearchetypequiz/     Disclaimer This podcast and website represent the opinions of Dr. Shawn Tassone and his guests. The content here should not be taken as medical advice and is for informational purposes only. Because each person is so unique, please consult your health care professional for any medical questions.