Intermittent fasting has slowly been moving into mainstream awareness following several studies demonstrating benefits and its endorsement by longevity experts in the calorie restriction camp. This is a topic that is worth exploring, and when you consider the mechanisms responsible for the benefits it's easy to see how these types of approaches can reap significant benefits.
Studies have long demonstrated the calorie restriction is able to prolong life in animal laboratory studies. (1,2,3) Because of obvious obstacles the equivalent studies were never done with human subjects. However, briefer studies in humans have demonstrated significantly improved blood markers with short period adoption of similar dietary strategies. (4,5) Read on..... Our Special Introductory rate ends this week, but you can get in anytime for a free consultation. We work with various modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary counseling, and functional health testing. Give us a call or stop by the office to say hi! In Health, Kieran Jones
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Kieran Jones MTCM L.Ac.I'm Kieran, clinician and owner of Cotati Community Acupuncture. I'm an acupuncturist, herbalist, and functional medicine practitioner for the past 14 years. I have a deep curiosity in health, biology, culture, medicine, history, and a healthy obsession with the pursuit of the perfect state of health. Archives
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