THE INTERMITTENT FASTING PHENOMENON Separating Hype From Health Benefits
There always seems to be a new dieting fad every couple of months, but one that has stayed around longer than expected is
Regardless of which type of intermittent fasting you attempt, you’ll likely notice many benefits within the first few months. Studies have shown that it can improve your
intermittent fasting. Many of us couldn’t imagine fasting for days on end, but intermittent fasting
cholesterol levels and help you maintain proper blood sugar levels. Many studies have shown that those who practice intermittent fasting have no problem shedding weight and also keeping it off. Many users report losing 3%–7% of their body weight within eight weeks of fasting. Studies even found intermittent fasting can lower the risk of breast cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and other serious conditions. Does this all sound too good to be true? That’s because it likely is. The Journal of the American Medical Association looked at 108 studies conducted on the alleged health benefits of intermittent fasting and found that only six were supported by solid evidence. That doesn’t mean the health benefits don’t exist; we just need more research before saying intermittent fasting is as
provides the benefits of fasting without asking us to wait days between meals. Intermittent fasting is a term used to describe eating patterns with differing amounts of fasting.
There are three main types. The first and most common type is time-
restricted eating, and it’s one of the easiest intermittent fasting diets to stick to daily. Time-restricted fasting has users decide on an eating window lasting between four and 12 hours. If it isn’t during your eating window, you’re actively fasting. The next is the 5:2 diet, which calls for two full days of fasting each week, with a regular eating schedule for the
other five days. Finally, there’s alternate-day fasting, in which users alternate between fasting one day and eating normally the next.
beneficial for our health as its users claim it to be.
For the Love of Music MUSIC IS THE FOUNDATION OF MUSIC CITY PLASTIC SURGERY Music City Plastic Surgery — the name says it all! Music always has and will always play an instrumental role in my life and career and the culture here in our office. Music has a way of calming the most excited or anxious feelings, waking up a tired mind, or inspiring creativity. It can take you back in time and reawaken certain feelings. Have you ever listened to a song that you haven’t heard in years, and in that moment, it feels as if time never passed? Music is a virtue. On June 21, we celebrate World Day of Music, a time to share our love and appreciation for music. In my high school years, an outdoor amphitheater next to my house solidified my passion for music. Over the summers, I attended at least 10 concerts and saw some big-time artists like James Taylor, Peter, Paul and Mary (we were the youngest folks in the crowd for this one), and Bob Dylan. At the end of each summer when football two-a-days were back in full swing, my friends and I would sneak out to see the Allman Brothers and certainly pay for it the next day at practice. However, it was a fabulous time, and we’d do it all over again!
One of the best shows that I’ve ever seen was Paul McCartney live — I grew up loving the Beatles. The Grateful Dead also knows how to put on an amazing show and sitting in the 14th row for The Rolling Stones was an incredible experience. Through and through, music invigorates my soul. In the operating room, music keeps the pace and sets the mood. It helps the entire team to get in sync with each other and lifts our spirits. In the morning, we may need something a little faster-paced to get us up and moving as well as tossing in some lively tunes toward the end of the day to keep everyone motivated. We listen to anything from Pitbull to country. At times, our musical tastes can be all over the place, but somehow it all makes sense based on the procedure. Music speaks to us here at Music City Plastic Surgery!
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