Last week I listened to a podcast from Dr R Chatterjee ( Feel Better, Live More ) with his guest Dr Mindy Pelz. It was transforming for me as it was for Dr Chatterjee. As doctors, we do not focus on Women’s Health As a cardiologist I do focus on Heart Disease and Women The podcast was discussing the role of fasting for both men and women and their responses to fasting. We biologically are not the same. Men have to focus on only one hormone , whereas women have to focus on estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
She discussed that women are ked by a symphony of these three hormones that vary across the 28 day menstrual cycle She discussed the four phases of a women’s cycle and how it makes the female feel emotionally, physically and cognitively. It was brillant. Dr Chatterjee really asked great questions I felt invigorated about the women I have treated in the past. Yet now I can discuss fasting .
Fasting is not approiate for all individuals - women and men. I always ask about any history of anorexia or bulemia when discussing fasting She doscussed fasting 14 hour, 17 hour, 24 hour and even a number of days This can change hormones. She discussed when to fast and what it will do for women in peri menopausal and menopause, She discusses fasting in patients with PCOS and irregular cycles.
You can read it in her book, FAST LIKE A GIRL
Youi must listen to the podcast or get her book
Until tomorrow…