012 Dr. Stephanie – AMA#1 – Fasting

In this special Ask Me Anything episode of Better! With Dr. Stephanie, Dr. Stephanie fields audience questions on the topics of fasting and time restrictive eating. Dr. Stephanie takes a deep dive into the health benefits of fasting and strategies for women to integrate fasting into their daily routines. Some of these benefits include a drop in insulin, greater activation of the sirtuins and autophagy, to name a few. She talks about how fasting can influence exercise routines, PCOS, thyroid issues, and hair loss. Dr. Stephanie speaks to the differences in biology between men and women and breaks down why fasting affects each gender differently. Finally, Dr. Stephanie provides advice for parents looking to include their children in fasting.