By: Rich LaFountain My Introduction to Fasting – The Prolonged “Hospital Fast” My first year in graduate school, during spring break, I had lower right quadrant pain in my abdomen. My stomach hurt, but it wasn’t a traditional stomach ache. It was the kind of stomach ache that makes it difficult to stand up straight….
By: Rich LaFountain A lot of people have been asking us about how fasting might intersect with COVID-19 risk, infection, and the vaccine. In this brief article we’re hoping to provide some evidence-based clarity so you can make informed decisions for your fasting practice. Fasting and COVID-19 Infection The COVID-19 pandemic has had immense impact…
When should I start the fast timer? I want to press ‘go’ straight after eating. But it feels like a bit of a cheat to start the fast timer on a full stomach! Asked by: Lindsay G This is a great question, and the answer is yes! Your fast starts as soon as you swallow…
I’m new to fasting. I want to start tomorrow. How do I do that? Asked by: Mara R. First, a warm welcome to Mara! We are so excited for you to kick off your fasting journey with us. Fasting is a practice that can improve with time, and it’s a good idea to start slow….
“A really interesting study came out this week looking at time-restricted feeding and comparing it to a continuous meal structure. It was published in a journal called JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and it has garnered a lot of attention, including a piece written in the New York times by Anahad O’Connor,…
