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Step into the world of metabolic health and fasting as we embark on a captivating journey with the renowned Canadian clinical educator Megan Ramos!\nIn an era when chronic illness and obesity have become alarmingly prevalent, and dieting has become a lifelong struggle for many, Megan is on a mission to revolutionize our understanding of metabolic health. Known for her expertise in therapeutic fasting and low-carb diets, she co-founded the revolutionary Fasting Method alongside the renowned Dr. Jason Fung and co-authored the bestselling book Life in the Fasting Lane. Now, she returns with her latest work, delving into the untold stories of women and fasting.\xa0\nIn today\u2019s captivating discussion, Megan and I explore the staggering statistics that reveal a nation plagued by chronic illness and weight issues, where even the average person has tried 126 diets in their lifetime. Megan shares her groundbreaking insights on women and fasting, unveiling the truth behind misdiagnosis, the myths surrounding intermittent fasting, the role of macros and insulin secretion, and the profound impact of the pandemic on our hormones, sleep, and stress levels.\xa0\nPrepare yourself for a thought-provoking episode as we tackle pressing questions from listeners, covering the dawn effect, gout, insomnia, and invaluable strategies for achieving fasting success!\n\nIN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:\n\nMy journey with PCOS\n\nWhy does body composition matter so much?\n\nPCOS, the number one endocrine disorder in Westernized countries\n\nCommon myths about intermittent fasting\n\nThe fertility aspect of postmenopausal women\n\nThe slippery slope of perimenopause\n\nIs fasting just an extreme form of calorie restriction?\n\nThe impact of sleep and stress on glucose and insulin levels\n\nHow to integrate intermittent fasting into your lifestyle\n\nMagnesium supplementation for insulin resistance\n\nHow to deal with gout\n\n\nConnect with Cynthia Thurlow\n\u2022 Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn\n\u2022 Check out Cynthia\u2019s website\n\nConnect with Megan Ramos\n\u2022 The Fasting Method\n\u2022 Find Megan on social media @Megan J. Ramos\n\u2022 Purchase a copy of Life in the Fasting Lane\xa0\n\u2022 Purchase a copy of The Essential Guide to Intermittent Fasting For Women\n\nPrevious Episodes Featuring Megan\nEp. 116 \u2013 Using Intermittent Fasting to Reverse Chronic Illnesses \u2013 with Megan Ramos\nEp. 188 \u2013 Troubleshooting Your Fasting Method with Megan Ramos