At MagicDichol®, we’re always exploring new ways to optimize our wellness. And this week we’re highlighting a health trend that has recently grown in mainstream natural health circles: intermittent fasting.
With promises to support our energy, metabolism, and overall sense of balance, intermittent fasting can be an approachable and easy-to-try wellness experiment! But as with any health trend, it’s important to do your research before deciding if it’s right for you. So, let’s start with the basics.
What is Intermittent Fasting?
Intermittent fasting follows a pattern of eating that creates intentional rest between periods of eating and not eating on a consistent schedule. Unlike other diets, it’s not about what you eat, so much as when.
And while this can manifest in many ways, here are a few of the most popular:
- The 16:8 method – Fast for 16 hours, and eat within an 8-hour window. This is a popular approach for those who still aim for two or three meals per day. If you’re just getting started, you could even reverse this ratio, and practice an 8-hour fasting window with a 16-hour eating window.
- The 5:2 method – To do this, eat normally for five days a week, and eat very lightly on two non-consecutive days (about 0-25% of your normal calories). On these two low-calorie days, it’s common to eat just one meal daily.
- Alternate-day fasting – Rotate between fasting days and regular-eating days. This could be as simple as eating a typical diet one day, and not eating the next day. As with all of the fasting styles, you can still drink water, zero-calorie beverages, and black tea / coffee. It’s important to stay hydrated!
The Science and Potential Benefits
Some researchers have suggested that fasting can:
- Encourage the body to use stored fat for energy rather than burning sugars, potentially leading to weight loss – though not all research has agreed on its efficacy as a weight-loss tool.
- Support metabolic health and insulin sensitivity – potentially helpful for those with type 2 diabetes.
- Prompt our internal “cleanup” processes, such as autophagy (the clearing out and recycling of old or damaged cells, so your cells can work more efficiently).
- Help promote mental clarity and energy, especially after the adjustment phase.
- If done intentionally, it can even help us identify certain food sensitivities with greater accuracy.
Is it Right for Everyone?
While intermittent fasting may have many benefits, it’s rare for any health trend to be a one-size-fits-all experience.
For instance:
- Fasting may not be right for those with blood sugar regulation issues, such as those with type 1 diabetes.
- Fasting may be too physically straining for those experiencing high levels of stress or consistently poor sleep.
- People with a history of disordered eating may find fasting challenging.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, intermittent fasting may not be a healthy or recommended practice for you.
In addition, some women have reported different experiences with fasting potentially linked to hormonal cycles. As such, be sure to listen to your own body or consult with an expert if you are in any doubt.
Can NANO SOMA® Help the Process?
If you do choose to explore intermittent fasting, it’s important to support your body as much as you can in the process. Being 98% pure Swiss glacial water, NANO SOMA® is a perfect companion to encourage your body’s rebalancing in a non-interfering, yet efficient way.*
Rather than overriding the body’s signals with excessive input, NANO SOMA encourages the body to remember its natural balance.* This is especially crucial during fasts – to enhance the benefits, assist with the adjustment phase, and help curb any potential disturbances.*
Conclusion
Ultimately, as with all health decisions, listen to your body, consult your practitioner, and find what works best for you.
And if you’re curious about adding some powerful and natural support, consider adding NANO SOMA to your well-being toolkit – whether you’re fasting, or not.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure such condition(s). If you have any illness or medical condition, consult your healthcare provider.