Whether wanting to lose weight, increase energy, detox, improve your skin/complexion, have better mental clarity, focus or mental health, properly administered fasting can be a great boon. However, while intermittent fasting is all the rage, a number of modern day regimes are not entirely healthy and can potentially be harmful.   The Ancient Wisdom of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Medicine along with many other traditional medicine systems and indigenous wisdoms have understood not only the benefits of occasional fasting but how we need to vary it according to oour individual mind-body type, the season and other important factors.   This episode covers both the latest modern scientific research, popular fasting protocols such as 16:8, 5:2 diet and how  to get all the benefits and minimise any risks.   Show notes = markbunn.com.au   #fasting #intermittentfasting #ayurveda #ayurvedicmedicine #healthpodcast #ayurvedapodcast