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Ep 366 - Intermittent Fasting for Chronic Pain Management with Dr. William Hsu

Published: Jan. 19, 2022, 8 a.m.

Are you interested in Intermittent fasting? \xa0Have you been struggling with chronic pain? \xa0In this episode, we\u2019re discussing all things fasting, how it works, how it helps and so much more. Today, I interview Dr. William Hsu. After 20 years of a distinguished career as an endocrinologist at Harvard\u2019s Joslin Diabetes Center, Dr. William Hsu joined L-Nutra in 2019 as Chief Medical Officer. In this role, Dr. Hsu leads the clinical development effort at L-Nutra, oversees the Medical Affairs Department, and advances the education and adoption of fasting and Fasting Mimicking Diet as an innovative tool to extend human healthspan. We discuss the impact fasting has on the body, as well as the importance of what you choose to eat after a fast. Dr. Hsu also discusses how fasting can help with weight management and chronic pain.

Questions I asked:

  • What is intermittent fasting and why should we do it?
  • What are the impacts of fasting on the body?
  • How does fasting help during menopause?
  • How does fasting help your mental health?
  • What does fasting do for your cells?
  • If you\u2019re fasting, can you still have coffee and tea in the morning?
  • When should you exercise during fasting?
  • Should we avoid a bunch of junk while fasting?
  • How can you prepare for a fast?
  • What should people know about fasting and eating?
  • Why does fasting change your relationship with food?
  • How should you balance rest and fasting?
  • How does your protocol help people with health goals?
  • Can you discuss why you aren\u2019t starving during a fast?
  • What foods help with longevity and aging?
  • Where can listeners find more about you?
  • How often do you fast?

Topics Discussed:

  • Fasting
  • Aging
  • Healthy foods.
  • Chronic pain.
  • Sustainable weight loss.
  • Healthy menopause.
  • Blood Sugar.

Quotes from the show:

  • \u201cEverybody should get on a 12:12 fasting regimen.\u201d Dr. William Hsu @SisterhoodSweat
  • \u201cFasting impacts the body on so many levels.\u201d Dr. William Hsu @SisterhoodSweat
  • \u201cWhat could be faster for weight loss than fasting?\u201d Dr. William Hsu @SisterhoodSweat
  • \u201cEvery culture has fasting practices because it purifies your thoughts.\u201d Dr. William Hsu @SisterhoodSweat
  • \u201cIt\u2019s best to exercise in the re-feeding phase of the fast.\u201d Dr. William Hsu @SisterhoodSweat
  • \u201cMediterranean diet is best for longevity.\u201d Dr. William Hsu @SisterhoodSweat

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