Sep 14 2021 75 mins 11
Join me and my co-host Theresa Velendzas, Health Coach and owner of Altraform as I review the book by Dr. Jason Fung, The Complete Guide to Fasting, Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting.
What herbs does Dr. Fung list in his book? We review them, and in addition, I recommend a list of herbs he didn't mention that can lower insulin and some of the ways you can take them. This show was recorded live on Clubhouse and YouTube.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this show is for informational, reference, and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for a diagnosis and/or treatment. All health-related questions should be directed to your healthcare provider.
Herbs That Keep Insulin Low
When fasting, many of these herbs can be used as a tea or herbal infusion (a single herb infused for 24 hours before drinking.) or incorporated into your meal.
Rose
Peppermint
Dead Nettle
Dandelion Root (also lowers blood sugar)
Rosehips (also lowers blood sugar)
Burdock Root (also lowers blood sugar)
Lemon Balm
Hibiscus
Green Tea
Cinnamon
Garlic (added to food)
Oats – (Steel-cut or grouts – not instant or quick-cooking oats)
Bitter Melon (also lowers blood sugar)
Black Tea
Oolong Tea
Artichokes (vegetable and leaves can be used as a tea or infusion)
Turmeric
Gentian
Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (with Mother) – 1 – 2 tablespoons diluted in 8 – 12 ounces of water before meals or at bedtime)
Videos I Recommend Watching
Dr. Jason Fung: Different Ways to Fast for Weight Loss
There are many different ways to fast. Classic intermittent fasting only allows water. But, for weight loss, there are many different variations of fasting that produce great results. Dr. Jason Fung discusses 8 different ways that you can change up your fasting routine for weight loss.
Dr. Jason Fung’s 6 Part Lecture Series On Obesity – (2013 Lecture Series)
The Obesity Code Lecture (Why do we get Fat?) Part 1
Unlocking the code of why obesity became such a massive epidemic since the 1970s. A scientific exploration with a surprising conclusion of how obesity developed. Practical tips on weight management and good health. Why calorie counting fails for many people. For more see
Hormones in Weight Loss (The Obesity Code Lecture part 2)
Insulin and cortisol are key hormones in weight loss. Our body gains or loses fat based on the hormonal instructions we give it. When insulin is high, we store fat. We discuss why the Atkins diet lost popularity for a time and why it rebounded in new forms. The role of the stress hormone cortisol in weight loss.
Reversing Insulin Resistance (The Obesity Code Lecture part 3)
Exploring the role of insulin resistance and diet. How hormonal obesity theory explains the epidemiology of obesity.
Fructose and Fasting (The Obesity Code Lecture 4)
Why fructose and sugar intake plays such a major role in weight gain and diabetes. Intermittent fasting is a great method of reversing insulin resistance and losing weight.
Diet and Disease (The Obesity Code Lecture part 5)
Exploring the link between diet and disease. How are diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and cancer linked to our diet? Understanding this association leads to fascinating new treatment possibilities.
Reviews primitive cultures who were healthy until westernized with highly refined foods. These cultures ate high fat and carbohydrate diets and had the lowest insulin numbers and were healthy with little disease.
Is Saturated Fat Bad? (Science says… No!) Obesity Code Lecture 6
Is eating saturated fat bad for us? Does eating fat cause obesity? Heart disease? Stroke? How did we become so fat phobic? Are vegetable oils healthy? A critical look at the wealth of scientific data suggests that eating fat (total) and saturated fat might actually protect us from disease.
Books:
(Affiliate links)
The Obesity Code – Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Book 1), by Dr. Jason Fung
Websites
The Fasting Method
https://www.thefastingmethod.com/
Dr. Jason Fung, MD
https://www.dietdoctor.com/authors/dr-jason-fung-m-d
Mountain Rose Herbs
https://mountainroseherbs.com/
References
2021 USDA Economic Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture 2021 Farm Sector Income Forecast
https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/farm-sector-income-finances/farm-sector-income-forecast/
Healthline: Can Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Diabetes?
https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/apple-cider-vinegar#evidence
US National Library of Medicine National Institute of Health: Vinegar Consumption Increases Insulin-Stimulated Glucose Uptake by the Forearm Muscle in Humans with Type 2 Diabetes
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4438142/
PubMed.gov: Vinegar supplementation lowers glucose and insulin responses and increases satiety after a bread meal in healthy subjects
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16015276/
PubMed.gov: The effect of dietary fiber and other factors on insulin response: role in obesity
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2995635/
PubMed.gov: Impact of Dietary Fiber Consumption on Insulin Resistance and the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29378044/
Mayo Clinic: Triglycerides: Why do they matter?
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/triglycerides/art-20048186
Cleveland Clinic: Triglycerides
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11117-triglycerides
Healthline: 11 Foods to Increase Your HDL
https://www.healthline.com/health/high-cholesterol/foods-to-increase-hdl
Heart UK: Low HDL cholesterol
https://www.heartuk.org.uk/genetic-conditions/low-hdl-cholesterol-
Verywell Health: Low HDL Symptoms
https://www.verywellhealth.com/low-hdl-symptoms-signs-symptoms-and-complications-5188643
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Music
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