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Intermittent fasting protects and improves brain health, but you won't hear that from Big Pharma or the food industry

2/9/2016 - Dr. Mark Mattson, PhD, is currently the Chief of the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute of Aging, as well as a professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. He is also known for his foremost research into neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease....

Fasting shown to regenerate stem cells, reverse immunosuppression after three days

5/21/2015 - What if the key to maintaining a vibrant immune system was simply not eating for a few days at a time twice a year? Researchers from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles say that periodic, prolonged fasting -- that is, not eating for between two and four subsequent days at a time --...

Fight cancer by fasting

1/30/2015 - With cancer poised to become the number one killer in North America and traditional therapies not cutting the mustard for long-term success, it may be time to rethink the war on cancer. We have been focused on killing it conventionally at all costs, even when the collateral damage is significant and...

Detox vs. fasting - which one should you choose?

10/10/2014 - There is a huge difference between detoxification and fasting, and yet the words tend to be used interchangeably. To detox is to facilitate the removal of toxins from the body whereas fasting is a severe restriction of calories. A fast may be a water fast where no nutrients are consumed, but the typical...

Fasting activates your body's 'survival' mode, boosting your immune system

6/9/2014 10:35:01 AM - Scientific research is finally validating the ancient health and healing practice of fasting. The Telegraph recently reported that scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered that fasting "for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the...

Fruit and vegetable juicing may be key to helping people with addictions

3/11/2014 - Could juicing be instrumental in overcoming addictions ranging from nicotine to misuse of medications? For many people, the answer is a resounding, "yes." Keri Kenseth, an avid juicer, says that eating fresh fruits and vegetables in this manner is the ideal way for people to maintain good health,...

Go on a fast to improve brain health and live longer

3/10/2014 - Mention the word, "fasting" and it's bound to raise eyebrows. Some say it's a great way to recharge our system and put our bodies on track while others are adamant that it's harmful, suggesting that it throws our bodies out of whack. Where do researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore...

Fasting may help children with epilepsy

1/5/2013 - Since ancient times, fasting has consistently been regarded as an important part of treating various diseases, including epilepsy. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have investigated the effects of fasting in conjunction with the ketogenic diet (high fat, low carbohydrate intake), after early...

Intermittent fasting may hold the key to longevity

10/9/2012 - In a culture that feasts 21 times a week, fasting is almost a heretical idea. Yet amidst escalating rates of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and cancer, emerging research on animals and humans suggests that planned, regular fasting may decide whether your twilight years are long and healthy or cut...

Daily fasting and timing of meals can prevent diabetes and obesity

9/11/2012 - Ancient wisdom posits that calories in equal calories out when trying to lose weight and prevent disease. There is a wealth of new scientific research to suggest that all calories are not the same when metabolized through digestion, and more importantly the timing of meals as well as the time between...

Healing Naturally: Fasting and Elimination (opinion )

7/30/2012 12:31:07 AM - The evidence throughout time supporting fasting is incredible. There was a guy back in ancient Greece named Aesculapius that said, "Instead of using medicine, fast. "Hippocrates recommended prolonged fasting instead of taking health-destroying pharmaceuticals, which is the God of modern day medicine,...

Intermittent fasting promotes brain health

2/22/2012 4:04:17 PM - According to a new study carried out at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore, fasting for one or two days each week may help improve the condition of individuals suffering from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Researchers have found that stopping nearly all food intake for short periods of time...

Intermittent fasting and high intensity fitness boost HGH

1/20/2012 - The human body was designed very efficiently for times of scarcity and stress. Food scarcity was a common reality and the body has developed specific pathways to be very efficient in times of fasting. In times of stress, for survival purposes we adapted a fight or flight mode that forces us to work...

Intermittent fasting is a key strategy for anti-aging and longevity

11/30/2011 - Our ancient ancestors grew up in a world of stress and scarcity. Food was often not available and intermittent fasting was common. This form of life left a genetic blueprint with key information pertaining to our health and wellbeing. Intermittent fasting reduces oxidative stress, enhances cellular...

Periodic fasting increases fat burning and reduces the risk of disease

4/28/2011 - Fasting has been a popular practice among health conscious individuals for centuries. In general, doctors have discouraged the practice of fasting deeming it a dangerous fad among ignorant health seekers. Recent research has proven that regular fasting is not merely a fad, but a health promoting practice....

Benefit from Calorie Restriction and Intermittent Fasting, Part II

9/3/2010 - Part I reviewed the latest findings in longevity research. In a word, dietary restriction (DR) creates physiological changes that slow down aging and protects against age-related diseases. It is now known that these effects are related to insulin and that reducing insulin secretion plays a major role...

Benefit from Calorie Restriction and Intermittent Fasting, Part I

8/26/2010 - Seventy-five years of research shows that dietary restriction (DR) is the one tried and tested means to extend lifespan and to improve many markers of health. One form of DR is a calorie-restricted (CR) diet with optimal nutrition. The idea is to provide adequate nutrition with the least amount of...

Fast for Weight Loss and Detoxification

5/15/2010 - A water fast is rather like an internal shower, cleansing and healing the body from within. The body has to cope with toxins and pollutants from food and the environment; fasting allows the body to detoxify and heal. For the overweight, weight loss is guaranteed and it costs nothing to do. This article...

Sidestep Toxins and Fast Safely

3/8/2010 - Fasting can be an amazing healing experience. It can also be very dangerous. In this article, we will explore what happens and why. We will also explore how to make fasting work. Timeless rules about fasting have not changed, but they are more important because the toxins today are more dangerous...

Heal yourself in 15 days by fasting for 24 hours (part six)

2/8/2010 - Continuing our 15-part article series called Heal Yourself in 15 Days, today we focus on not doing something. In particular, I'm talking about not eating for 24 hours. It sounds simple in theory, of course: Refrain from eating anything (or drinking any beverages other than water) for 24 hours. Your...

Juice Fasting Leads to Easy Weight Loss

11/25/2009 - Juice fasting is a powerful detoxification method and an easy way to lose weight quickly. With juice fasting, you'll consume considerable nutrition through freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices, but forgo any solid foods. Juice fasting is a powerful detoxification method because when your body...

Detox for Life: The Three Crucial Steps of the Detox Program

3/21/2009 - Detoxification is a natural healing process needed more than ever in today`s toxic world. With the onslaught of chemicals in our food, air and water, we can all do with undergoing a specific program of periodic cleansing. An approach that is designed to lower the toxic burden accumulated in our tissues,...

Dr. Gabriel Cousens, Raw Food Expert and Author, Shares the Benefits of Detoxification

11/17/2008 - This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens shares what detoxification can do for you. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with Dr. Gabriel Cousens, the founder of Tree...

Fasting, Losing Weight and Quitting Smoking, with Dr. Gabriel Cousens

11/11/2008 - This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens answers questions about the safety of fasting, losing weight and smoking cessation with fasting. The Fountain of Youth World...

Learn How to Increase Your Physical and Mental Energy, with Dr. Gabriel Cousens

11/4/2008 - This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth Summit, which can be found at http://fountainofyouthworldsummit.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Gabriel Cousens shares what zaps energy and fogs mental clarity. The Fountain of Youth World Summit with Dr. Gabriel Cousens, the founder of...

Fasting One Day a Month Causes Significant Reduction in Clogged Arteries

7/23/2008 - Fasting for one day each month may reduce the risk of clogged arteries by 40 percent, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Intermountain Medical Center and the University of Utah and presented at a conference of the American Heart Association. Researchers first began to study fasting...

Whole Body Detoxification (Part 2): Fasting

3/10/2008 - The challenge of maintaining or rebuilding health in an increasingly polluted world can be facilitated with a variety of cleansing methods that rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Part 1 of this series focused on lymphatic cleansing with rebound exercise. Daily exercise, and rebounding in particular,...

Study Shows New Non-Invasive Device Screens Diabetes Better Than Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (press release)

6/22/2006 - WASHINGTON, DC -- Researchers reported a new non-invasive technology that uses fluorescent light to detect the presence of abnormal concentrations of diabetes-related biological markers found in skin was able to significantly outperform fasting plasma glucose (FPG) as a screening test for pre-diabetes...

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