Steve, I would highly recommend you experiment with fasting as you continue this health discovery journey. You can effectively and easily get yourself into ketosis and manage your blood sugar by adapting to a fasting lifestyle. There are so many excellent resources out there as well. I'm happy to pass things along if you're interested, as I've been living this lifestyle for 10 years... And I LOVE food and cooking as much as you do!
Thanks Heather. I have experimented some was intermittent fasting and am starting to understand the benefits. I’d love any suggestions or recommended reading. Wearing this CGM has shown me how dynamic my body really is, and how much food and activity—and stress—can affect my blood sugar. Have you ever used one? I’d love to hear more about you 10 year journey.
Steve, a fantastic place to start to get a baseline of understanding of fasting and how it functions in our bodies, is to read Jason Fung's "The Complete Guide to Fasting". Dr. Fung is a pioneer in this area, healing his patients and this book in particular really gives very good basics. It was where I started to learn 10 years ago and have since experimented with what works in my body. (OMAD, 16/8, multi-day water only, fasting mimicking diet, etc) Every "body" is different and different things work for different people.
Well-written, as always, and lots to think about. Previously to reading your piece about Chaga, I’ve just consumed indiscriminately the various mushroom powders, and the real things that I find at Sprouts. Perhaps I should be more discerning? Chaga for this and Lions Mane for that?
Janice, thanks for your note. I have been eating fresh mushrooms for years, and now try to incorporate them into at least one meal every day. I've also tried supplements that have a cocktail of the medical fungi (cordyceps, turkey tail, chaga, etc).There are a lot of options out there. But yes, individually, each mushroom seems to have its own benefit. And I haven't read anything that says if you "consume indiscriminately" that it dilutes or counteracts the benefits. Just be mindful of the counter-indications with certain prescription drugs. By the way, I love your substack!
Steve, I would highly recommend you experiment with fasting as you continue this health discovery journey. You can effectively and easily get yourself into ketosis and manage your blood sugar by adapting to a fasting lifestyle. There are so many excellent resources out there as well. I'm happy to pass things along if you're interested, as I've been living this lifestyle for 10 years... And I LOVE food and cooking as much as you do!
Thanks Heather. I have experimented some was intermittent fasting and am starting to understand the benefits. I’d love any suggestions or recommended reading. Wearing this CGM has shown me how dynamic my body really is, and how much food and activity—and stress—can affect my blood sugar. Have you ever used one? I’d love to hear more about you 10 year journey.
Steve, a fantastic place to start to get a baseline of understanding of fasting and how it functions in our bodies, is to read Jason Fung's "The Complete Guide to Fasting". Dr. Fung is a pioneer in this area, healing his patients and this book in particular really gives very good basics. It was where I started to learn 10 years ago and have since experimented with what works in my body. (OMAD, 16/8, multi-day water only, fasting mimicking diet, etc) Every "body" is different and different things work for different people.
Also, https://open.substack.com/pub/fastwell?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=diofd
Is an excellent resource as well👌
powerful testimony! Adaptogens are intriguing!
I'd never heard of the term before speaking with Richard. But I'm eager to learn more. Thanks for reading!
Well-written, as always, and lots to think about. Previously to reading your piece about Chaga, I’ve just consumed indiscriminately the various mushroom powders, and the real things that I find at Sprouts. Perhaps I should be more discerning? Chaga for this and Lions Mane for that?
Janice, thanks for your note. I have been eating fresh mushrooms for years, and now try to incorporate them into at least one meal every day. I've also tried supplements that have a cocktail of the medical fungi (cordyceps, turkey tail, chaga, etc).There are a lot of options out there. But yes, individually, each mushroom seems to have its own benefit. And I haven't read anything that says if you "consume indiscriminately" that it dilutes or counteracts the benefits. Just be mindful of the counter-indications with certain prescription drugs. By the way, I love your substack!