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In the last several years, intermittent fasting<\/span> \u2014 only eating for a short window each day \u2014 has gotten a lot of attention, particularly for the way it can facilitate weight loss. But as my guest will explain, going longer than a few hours or even a full day without eating also has some striking, potentially even life-changing benefits too, and may be able to heal a variety of health issues. <\/div>\n
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Steve Hendricks is the author of The Oldest Cure in the World: Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting<\/span><\/a>. <\/i>He spends the first part of this conversation offering a thumbnail sketch of the history of extended fasting<\/span> as a medical treatment. From there, we get into what emerging modern science is showing as to how prolonged fasts<\/span> lasting days or even weeks can prevent and even cure a variety of diseases, from type 2 diabetes to rheumatoid arthritis. We then talk about fasting<\/span>‘s effect on cancer, and how it may address mental health issues by offering a metabolic reset. If you’re an intermittent faster, you’ll be interested to hear why it is you should ideally schedule your eating window for earlier rather than later in the day. We end our conversation with how to get started with extended fasting<\/span>.<\/p>\n

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In the last several years, intermittent fasting \u2014 only eating for a short window each day \u2014 has gotten a lot of attention, particularly for the way it can facilitate weight loss. 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