There’s been a lot of recent discussion around fasting, and for good reason. But one thing that often slips through the cracks is the differences between men and women, and why women need to take a specific approach to fasting that honors their hormones. You may have heard the recent buzz around fasting and a controversial headline associating it with cardiovascular death (which was not peer-reviewed, by the way). So today, I’m resharing this popular episode with holistic health expert Dr. Mindy Pelz to shed light on what we really know about the safety of fasting, and the dos and don’ts, particularly for women.We discuss:Will time-restricted eating kill you? Deciphering recent headlinesTwo major issues happening for women: Understanding hormone cycles and an evolutionary mismatch Mindy’s expert approach to managing hormones through fasting Three rules for successfully reintroducing foods Who should avoid fasting?Tips for women over 40 that aren’t being talked about The best way to get a handle on hormone testingFasting can be an incredibly healing practice, but it’s got to be done the right way—especially for women! Learn how to fast while supporting hormonal balance, and so much more, in this episode with Dr. Mindy Pelz. This episode is brought to you by LMNT, BIOptimizers, Thrive Market, and Happy Egg.LMNT is giving listeners a FREE eight-count sample pack of their vital electrolyte drink mix with any purchase. Just visit DrinkLMNT.com/Hyman today.Tackle an overlooked root cause of stress with Magnesium Breakthrough. Visit bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN10 to save 10%.Head over to thrivemarket.com/Hyman today to received 30% off your first order and a free gift up to $60.Shopping for better eggs shouldn’t be confusing. Look for the yellow carton at your local grocery store or visit happyegg.com/farmacy to find Happy Egg near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.