98. The Truth About Fasting and Healing

Can changing when you eat influence inflammation, immune function, and your body's ability to repair itself?

Fasting is one of the most talked-about topics in health—and one of the most misunderstood. Some people see it as a miracle. Others believe it's dangerous. So what does the science actually say?

In this episode, we explore how fasting affects the body during serious illness, what researchers have discovered about autophagy, inflammation, blood sugar, and metabolic health, and why some remarkable survivors have incorporated gentle fasting strategies into their healing journeys alongside conventional care.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What happens inside your body when you fast.
• Why autophagy has become one of the most studied cellular repair processes.
• How fasting may influence inflammation, blood sugar, immune function, and cellular resilience.
• The difference between gentle time-restricted eating and more aggressive fasting approaches.
• Who should not fast and why individualized care matters.

Whether you're living with cancer, autoimmune disease, a neurological condition, or another chronic illness, this episode will help you understand the science behind fasting so you can make more informed decisions with your healthcare team.

Listen now to discover what fasting can—and can't—do, and whether a gentle metabolic approach might have a place in your own healing journey.

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