2 fairly simple steps you can use to reverse type 2 diabetes.  It's easier than you may think!  (The same steps also work for prediabetes.) ? Video version:  https://youtu.be/yL9HjYYvXQo  Related Videos & Other Resources:  ? Diabetes Remission w/ Low Carb (video):  https://youtu.be/UBpnliekZqo  ? Off Insulin in 5 Days w/ Fasting (video):  https://youtu.be/rFUoDS1YQYI  ? Intermittent Fasting Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick  ? 7 Daily Habits to Fix Blood Sugar (video): https://youtu.be/g1IFIX2LhPc  ? 3 Quick Ha ..read more

My experience fasting for a week straight, including how I was feeling on day 6 of this extended fast; what kind of results I got in terms of energy levels, body weight, blood sugar, ketones, etc. Plus other thoughts and observations about why this prolonged fast went remarkably well. Some of what I talk about here could definitely be useful if you're considering doing a prolonged fast, or if you've done it before and had some challenges. ? IF Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick    ? Video Version (of this episode):   https://youtu.be/wWow4Mr61gw  ..read more

Detailed results from a case series of 3 patients who got off insulin and other type 2 diabetes medications very quickly.   These patients also lost weight, improved their hemoglobin A1c, and reduced their waist circumference.  Overall, super-impressive results, and very encouraging for anyone who wants to put type 2 diabetes in remission! ? IF Quick-Start Guide:  https://fastingwell.com/quick ? Full research paper:  https://casereports.bmj.com/content/2018/bcr-2017-221854  ? Video Version (of this episode):  https://youtu.be/rFUoDS1YQYI  ? Video on diab ..read more

Fasting Made Simple is a 90-day fasting blueprint that walks you through the whole process from day 1, through various stages of fasting (easy ➡️ advanced), troubleshoots common challenges, and even provides some guidance on what to do with certain medical conditions. ? Full course details:  https://fastingwell.com/course   ? Use code FASTING250 for $250 off.   (Code expires at midnight Friday night, Pacific time in USA -- 2 days from now ..read more

A new research study (from earlier this year) shows the rates of type 2 diabetes remission and other health improvements after almost 3 years on a low-carb diet (similar to keto). This was in a general practice clinic in England, with Dr. David Unwin.  The patients also showed weight loss, improved blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, and saved money on medications. I'll break down the details of this new research study in today's episode.  YouTube version  Full paper  Get my Intermittent Fasting Checklist  Show notes and resources   ..read more

Salt is a SUPER-important topic for anyone who’s fasting, or eating low-carb. Salt is also very important for overall health. That's why today I'm sharing a detailed summary of the book, The Salt Fix (by Dr. James DiNicolantonio).  Timestamps are below.    This summary will help you understand why much of what you've heard about salt may be wrong, where the salt restriction guidelines came from, why it's better and healthier to eat all the salt you crave (at least for most people), and some specific ideas about how to put this info in practice.  ? YouTube version:  h ..read more

Cholesterol basics, and what should you do if your LDL cholesterol gets higher while on keto or fasting? Does that mean you have a higher risk of getting a heart attack? Should you quit keto? Quit fasting? Take a medication to lower your cholesterol? Do something else?  I'll explore all of those questions in today's episode. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/R7MxomW1_Eo    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    Statin / Keto / LDL Paper (Dr.’s Bikman/Diamond/Mason)  Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/e ..read more

Cholesterol basics, and what should you do if your LDL cholesterol gets higher while on keto or fasting? Does that mean you have a higher risk of getting a heart attack? Should you quit keto? Quit fasting? Take a medication to lower your cholesterol? Do something else?  I'll explore all of those questions in today's episode. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/R7MxomW1_Eo    My YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@FastingWell    Statin / Keto / LDL Paper (Dr.’s Bikman/Diamond/Mason)  Full show notes and resources:  https://fastingwell.com/e ..read more

I’ve pulled these topics from videos on my YouTube channel (links below). First, 7 daily habits that can help you rapidly improve your blood sugar. This is super-relevant for people with prediabetes, diabetes, or just trying to prevent diabetes. After that, I explain 3 reasons focusing on a *goal* of weight loss may be causing you harm.    7 Daily Habits to Rapidly Improve Blood Sugar (YouTube video):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1IFIX2LhPc&    Blog version (blood sugar habits):  https://fastingwell.com/daily-habits-improve-blood-sugar/    3 ..read more

Lecanemab (aka Leqembi) recently got full approval form the FDA for Alzheimer’s treatment, and will now be covered by Medicare. But this medication is not only expensive, it has some major health risks. In this episode, I'll break down the risks and benefits of this new medication. Then I’ll compare lecanemab to an Alzheimer's program centered around fasting and ketosis (along with a few other medical tests and treatments), developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen, author of “The End of Alzheimer’s”. YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/JpWBxxZqiwA    ---Previous episode on Alzheimer’s pr ..read more