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Fasting For Survival Lecture by Dr Pradip Jamnadas

The Galen Foundation

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For anyone, no background needed. Education, not medical advice.

11M views7 years ago6 recommendations

NutritionHeart and metabolismFastingDiabetes and insulin resistanceMetabolism and energy

Pradip Jamnadas, MD, explains the evolutionary and physiological mechanisms of fasting, insulin resistance, and their impact on chronic diseases.

Dr. Jamnadas details the rationale behind dietary restriction and fasting. More about Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD: Subscribe to his YouTube Channel! youtube.com/channel/UCOtQHehGWtblMp1gZC8Kq3Q/ Sign up for his email list: orlandocvi.com/dr-jamnadas-mailing-list/ Learn more about the Galen Foundation and it's mission here: orlandocvi.com/galen-foundation/ Pradip Jamnadas, MD, MBBS, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FACP The founder and chairman of The Galen Foundation is a medical graduate of the University College of London, England with post-graduate training at Yale University in Cardiology. He has a successful specialty practice in Orlando, Florida since 1990 and performs interventional procedures and is a consultant cardiologist with a large diversified inpatient and outpatient practice. He has been recognized in Orlando Magazine as Top Doctor in Cardiology for multiple years over the past two decades. He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Florida State University and University of Central Florida. He is a renowned lecturer and teacher, with a passion for high tech interventions when called for, yet places greater emphasis on prevention measures. Disclaimer: The information provided is for general knowledge and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. All viewers should consult their physician before starting any medical program or treatment. Any action you take upon the information that you find within this content is strictly at your own risk. Neither Dr. Pradip Jamnadas nor Cardiovascular Interventions will be liable for any damages or losses in connection with the content on this YouTube Channel.

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6 people recommend this

What people say. Recommended by viewers as an engaging and informative lecture on the benefits of fasting and low-carb diets for metabolic health.

joseluisin Hacker News • Recommends

On “A Chemical Hunger: Mysteries”

Insulin is the big elephant in the room that's barely talked about. Everybody should watch this lecture link to this video

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On “America’s losing battle against diabetes”

…ealthy and natural foods is still a critical part of the solution. Perhaps most importantly, we need to properly educate the youth and show them the benefits and consequences of their choices when it comes to diet and exercise. 1 Fasting: Molecular Mechanisms and Clinical Applications link 2 Fasting For Survival Lecture by Dr Pradip Jamnadas link to this video…

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On “A beginner's guide to intermittent fasting (2012)”

Most of this thread is about time-boxing your meal(s) and losing weight. An important aspect of fasting is that there are highly beneficial results to not eating - especially for 36 hours or more. Most of what Galen Foundation promotes seems to be a low carb, low sugar, low manufactured (including processed vegetable oils), non-vegetarian diet combined with what ever level of fasting you feel comfortable with. Interesting stuff: link to this video "Our life revolves around eating too much". God yes it does.

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On “Ask HN: Any weird tips for weight loss?”

Intermittent Fasting, specifically OMAD. Cut all sugars and processed foods. If you want to pursue this, highly recommend watching this video: link to this video

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On “Ozempic keeps wowing: trial data show benefits for kidney disease”

No, you are wrong. It's a binary decision. Millions of people do it. The key is to make the decision and stick to it. The "magic pill" for sticking to the decision is starting with a 3 to 5 day water-only fast, which is easy. Ask anyone who has done it. This rewires your brain, removes cravings and more. From there, just eat fruits, vegetables, fermented foods and your favorite range of proteins. If type 2 diabetic, avoid high glycemic index foods and favor fiber (which slows down the rate of change of your blood glucose level). Except for extreme cases, a type 2 diabetic can be off medication a week after fasting. A decision that should be made under medical supervision, of course. The key…

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On “Erythritol linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk”

no regrets, never too late to change the diet :) all the things I would have to regret ... here listen to jamnadas and judge for yourself: link to this video

mediumsmartin Hacker News • Mentions

On “Insulin resistance after a 3-day fast”

This makes more sense to me but maybe it’s unrelated. link to this video I eat once a day. An 8 hour window for eating is business as usual.