
Fasting Q&A: Hysterectomy, Vitamins and Pain Meds, Birth Control Pill, and High Altitude and Fasting
11/15/22 • 24 min
Episode #53
In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:
1. Last year I had a hysterectomy, but kept my ovaries. At the time, I was in peri-menopause. How will this impact fasting and should I do anything differently? [02:27]
2. Do vitamins or pain-relief tablets break a fast? [08:44]
3. If female hormones are so important for women and help us maintain weight during reproductive age, what do you think about the impact of birth control pills on metabolism? [13:41]
4. We often travel for an extended amount of time to 4000m. I am not sure if fasting 48-72 hrs would put too much stress on the body since high altitude is a big change for the body anyway? [20:58]
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Episode #53
In this Fasting Q&A episode, Megan and Nadia answer your fasting questions:
1. Last year I had a hysterectomy, but kept my ovaries. At the time, I was in peri-menopause. How will this impact fasting and should I do anything differently? [02:27]
2. Do vitamins or pain-relief tablets break a fast? [08:44]
3. If female hormones are so important for women and help us maintain weight during reproductive age, what do you think about the impact of birth control pills on metabolism? [13:41]
4. We often travel for an extended amount of time to 4000m. I am not sure if fasting 48-72 hrs would put too much stress on the body since high altitude is a big change for the body anyway? [20:58]
Learn More About Our Community: https://www.thefastingmethod.com
Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork
Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube
Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Hot Topic: All Things TRE
Episode #52
In today’s episode, Terri and Nadia discuss the Hot Topic of TRE (time-restricted eating):
- What is TRE and how to master it
- TRE as the building block or foundation of successful intermittent fasting
- The power of language and why Coach Terri doesn’t like the term “Eating Windows”
- Mindful eating strategies (such as “Plating”) for successful TRE
To be continued! Part 2 of All Things TRE coming to you soon.
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Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube
Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Hot Topic: Managing Holidays
Episode #54
In this episode, Megan and Terri discuss ways to manage your holidays as far as your eating strategies and discussing your decisions with friends and family.
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Watch Us On YouTube: https://bit.ly/TFMYouTube
Follow Us on Instagram: @fastingmethod
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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