INTRODUCTION
INTERMITTENT FASTING BETTER UNDERSTOOD
Intermittent fasting is more than just a schedule; it's a mindful practice facilitating control over daily habits. By creating intentional windows of rest for your digestive system, you unlock a natural pathway for restoring a stable internal body environment. This beginner-friendly approach focuses on simple protocols that honor your body's normal hormonal rhythm. A mindful practice of time restricted eating is listening to one's own body through this gradual, adaptive practice.Â
BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS (BASICS)
LOWERS INSULIN
Generally, post-food consumption, Insulin gradually declines to normal fasting levels within about 4 hours. A fasting period keeps insulin low long enough to promote insulin sensitivity.
AUTOPHAGY FXN
A break from chemical stress promotes cellular repair and optimization of mitochondrial function.Â
BIO-(PSYCHO-SOCIAL)
Eating habits/Fasting can influence activation and inhibition of various CNS structures. This in turn manipulates the complex reward system in the body. The end result is encouraging a positive relationship with food and pleasure all together.
