Fasting for PCOS: Is it For You and How to Get Started with Deena Thompson

In this episode, special guest Deena Thompson and I discuss the benefits of fasting for metabolic and hormone health. There is a lot of information today about fasting and a lot of it contradicts each other making it confusing if fasting would be beneficial for PCOS and more specifically for you. With the abundance of information available today, it's no wonder that the concept of fasting can be quite confusing. We’ll discuss what fasting actually entails, shedding light on its various forms and practices. Join us as we simplify the protocols in our discussion of the many benefits of fasting.<br/><br/>Deena Thompson<br/>Deena's passion for nutrition and functional medicine comes from her own personal struggle with chronic digestive issues, mysterious autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, and other perplexing illnesses. <br/>After years of stumping all her doctors and getting no answers, Deena spent years studying books, listening to podcasts, attending workshops, and applying what she was learning to her own life. Despite all of this, she still wasn't feeling better. <br/>She was frustrated and felt defeated, but continued searching and learning. Eventually, she found an amazing functional medicine doctor who identified the root causes of her symptoms and over the course of several years, helped her get back on her feet. <br/>With her newfound vitality, good health, and abundant energy, she felt compelled to help others. She went back to school and earned a Master's Degree in Nutrition and Functional Medicine from The University of Bridgeport. <br/>Afterward, she completed a year-long fellowship at a functional medicine clinic in California helping people with dementia. This is where Deena learned about the incredible power of fasting for reversing disease and designed her own signature fasting method.<br/><br/>Today, she helps her clients gain back their energy, resolve digestive issues, eliminate sugar cravings, and reverse inflammatory conditions using a practical and holistic approach. <br/><br/>Insulin, POCS, and Fasting <br/>Deena shares the incredible effects of fasting on metabolic and hormone health. With a myriad of claims and conflicting information out there, we'll cut through the noise to highlight the scientifically-backed advantages of incorporating fasting into your lifestyle. From weight management to improved insulin sensitivity and how it can impact hormone health for women with PCOS. <br/><br/>Fasting for Women<br/>Many common fasting practices work great for men but due to the biological differences and hormonal fluctuations during a women’s cycle protocols need to be approached differently for women. We discuss how a woman’s body responds differently to fasting but can still receive amazing benefits when her fasting protocols work with her body. <br/><br/>Listen now to learn more about fasting and if it might be a good option for you to explore further, the common mistakes women make when starting or continuing fasting in their lifestyles and so much more. <br/><br/><br/>The full list of Resources & References Mentioned can be found on the Episode webpage at:<br/>https://nourishedtohealthy.com/ep-61