Fasting with Headaches, Electrolytes, and Hormone Shifts: A Guide for Women Fasting can be a powerful health tool, but women often have unique concerns — especially when it comes to hormone balance, migraines, and safe electrolyte use. If you’ve been fasting for a while and are ready to stretch into longer fasts, this guide … Read more
Muscle Loss During Fasting: How to Protect Lean Mass Without Breaking Your Fast Intermittent fasting has gained popularity for its fat-burning and longevity benefits—but many people worry about one big downside: losing muscle. And the concern is valid—especially for women over 40 who are already facing hormonal changes that impact muscle preservation. In this … Read more
Fasting on Blood Pressure Meds Like Bisoprolol: Cramps, Safety & Long-Term Healing Is it safe to fast while on blood pressure medication like Bisoprolol? If you’ve experienced muscle cramps, blood pressure dips, or meds “not kicking in” during a fast, you’re not alone. Many people have this exact concern, especially during multi-day water fasts or … Read more
Can You Fast with Adrenal Fatigue and Low Thyroid? What Science and Experts Say If you’ve been told to avoid fasting because of adrenal fatigue, hypothyroidism, or low T3, you’re not alone. These are some of the most common concerns women and men raise when considering intermittent or extended fasting—especially when chronic fatigue, burnout, … Read more
When most people think of fasting, they imagine sipping water, herbal tea, or black coffee during fasting hours. But dry fasting — a more advanced and controversial method — is gaining attention for its bold claims around detox, fat loss, and cellular healing. In this blog, we’ll explore the key differences between dry fasting and … Read more
When most people think about intermittent fasting, they picture weight loss. But fasting does much more than burn fat — it activates an ancient, powerful cellular process called autophagy. In this post, we’ll explore what autophagy is, how fasting triggers it, and why it’s one of the most exciting discoveries in modern health science. … Read more
Can You Fast With an Ileostomy? A Science-Based Guide to Water Fasting & Ostomy Health Intermittent and extended fasting offer numerous benefits—from autophagy and fat loss to improved metabolic health. But if you have an ileostomy, the question becomes more complex: Is fasting safe—or even possible—with a stoma? The short answer: Yes, but only … Read more
Why Fasting Causes Diarrhea for Some People (and How to Fix It) Many people try water or extended fasting and are surprised to find themselves running to the bathroom — not because of hunger, but due to unexpected loose stools or full-blown diarrhea. It’s a frustrating (and sometimes alarming) experience, but not uncommon. This … Read more