FASTING FOR VITALITY
Fasting is a popular diet trend at the moment. You can find videos all over the internet about the benefits people have had while engaging in fasting. Fortunately, unlike many fad diets, the fasting trend is positive, as research has shown it offers many health benefits. Here’s a look at a few of those. WHY SHOULD YOU FAST? When the body stops getting calories, you start burning fat reserves in your body. This fat is sent to the liver and converted into acids called ketones. Ketones are used as fuel to run your body and brain like a backup generator when it doesn’t have food. This process is called ketosis and happens when you fast. Besides burning fat, fasting offers other benefits. • It promotes blood sugar control by lowering insulin sensitivity — so fasting decreases the chances of getting Type 2 diabetes. • Fasting reduces acute inflammation and improves chronic inflammation, which has serious consequences for heart disease, cancer, and other serious conditions. • It improves heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, decreasing the odds of developing heart disease. Take Charge of Your Health
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Regular fasting may boost brain function and prevent neurodegenerative disorders.
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Fasting helps with weight loss by increasing growth hormone secretion.
TYPES OF FASTING Before engaging in any fasting routine, check with your health practitioner to make sure you are making a choice that aligns with your continued health and wellness. There are many types of fasting, including: • Juice Fasts — You only drink fruit or vegetable juices for the duration of the fast. • Water Fasts — You can only drink water for a regulated period of time. • Intermittent Fasting — This technique restricts food intake, wholly or partially, throughout the day or for part of the week. You can eat as you usually would during the off-hours or days. Fasting, a healthy diet, and exercise offer many health benefits and help keep your body and mind spry as you age. Talk to your doctor to see if fasting could be a reasonable part of your life plan.
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“When I first came to Kinetic, my right knee was weak and experiencing pain. I was also having pain in my lower back and IT band area. Emery taught me exercises to help strengthen my knee and various muscles. The IT band pain also used to
“I came to Kinetic PT because I was diagnosed with venous reflux. I needed to strengthen my legs and improve balance. Many thanks to Emilie and Mandie for their expertise
and patience in guiding me through the exercises I needed to do in order to resume my daily activities safely and with confidence. I have done that and feel so much better to be my ‘normal’ self again!” –Antoinette Romain
wake me up at night. Since I have been doing the exercises and therapy, I have not woken up in pain, and I was also able to do my 3-mile hike again without my knee hurting. Thank you, Emery and the Kinetic staff, for your help and support.” –Cheryl Kai
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