I need to share something fascinating... For years, I've been studying the relationship between fasting and gut health, And what I've discovered might surprise you. Most "health gurus" will tell you that you need perfect gut health to start fasting. But the science tells a different story... 🧪 When you fast, something remarkable happens in your gut: - Your body activates intestinal stem cells. - Reduces inflammation. - And starts a deep cellular cleaning process. - Think of it like spring cleaning for your digestive system. 🧹 But here's what makes this really interesting... Fasting and gut health work together in perfect harmony. Like a beautiful dance between two partners. When your gut health improves, fasting becomes easier. And when you fast, your gut health naturally improves. The key? Starting slowly. Don't jump into extended fasts right away. Instead, begin with 12 hours. Some initial discomfort is normal. It's just your body adapting to this ancient practice. But severe symptoms? That's your body shouting at you to slow down. 🛑 I've watched thousands of patients transform their health through this gentle approach. Want to know what amazes me most? The body's incredible ability to heal itself when we simply give it the space to do so. ✨ Want to learn more about working with your body's natural healing rhythms? Stay tuned for our special New Years Promotion 👀 To your health, Dr. Sung

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I've spent years studying fasting protocols in my functional medicine practice... And there's ONE mistake I see more than anything else. People complete their first extended fast, Get excited about their achievement, And then sabotage ALL their hard work in the first 5 minutes of eating 😮 Here's the truth that most people miss: HOW you break your fast is nearly as important as the fast itself. The Science Behind Breaking Fasts 🧬 During a fast, your body: 1️⃣ Reduces enzyme production 2️⃣ Improves insulin sensitivity 3️⃣ Minimizes digestive activity 4️⃣ Shifts into repair mode When you break it incorrectly, here's what ACTUALLY happens: 1️⃣ Rapid insulin spikes 2️⃣ Digestive distress 3️⃣ Inflammatory responses 4️⃣ Metabolic confusion Common Breaking-Fast Symptoms I See In My Practice ⚠️ 1️⃣ Bloating 2️⃣ Intense cramping 3️⃣ Blood sugar crashes 4️⃣ Refeeding syndrome (in extreme cases) The Proper Protocol 📋 Break your fast in this order: Hour 1: 1️⃣ Begin with water + minerals 2️⃣ Wait 15 minutes 3️⃣ Small amount of bone broth 4️⃣ Wait 30 minutes Hour 2: 1️⃣ Small handful of berries 2️⃣ Few pieces of melon 3️⃣ Light vegetable soup Hour 3 and beyond: 1️⃣ Small protein portion 2️⃣ Healthy fats 3️⃣ Cooked vegetables KEY WARNING SIGNS TO WATCH FOR 🚫 If you experience: 1️⃣ Intense stomach pain 2️⃣ Rapid heart rate 3️⃣ Extreme fatigue 4️⃣ Severe nausea STOP and seek medical attention. Remember: Your digestive system is like a hibernating bear - you need to wake it up slowly and respectfully 🐻 A gradual approach ensures: 1️⃣ Proper enzyme production 2️⃣ Balanced blood sugar 3️⃣ Optimal nutrient absorption 4️⃣ Maintained autophagy benefits To your health, Dr. Sung 🚨 P.S. We will have a special challenge for you starting on January 6th in the premium group.. stay tuned for our special New Years Promotion

3 Day Water Fast--Updated 2025--Clean the Brain and Reset your Energy. 3 DAY WATER FASTING-Clean the brain and reset your energy. (No food. Water and electrolytes only during fast) Don’t fast during your menstrual cycle. Don’t fast if you’re hypoglycemic Don’t fast if you are diabetic on insulin or multiple medications. Don’t fast if you have gastritis Consult your physician. Constant eating causes the body to use primary glucose as fuel. 4 hormones what assist in raising glucose and 1 decrease glucose(insulin) 4 hormones that raise glucose-Glucagon, cortisol, adrenaline, and human growth hormone Goal is for your body to stabilize blood sugar even when you’re fasting. Metabolic flexibility-glucose and ketones 8-12 hours Decrease glycogen and blood glucose Increase in glucagon, cortisol, adrenaline and HGH Increase ketones from utilization of fats. Exercise early in the fast. Increased Hunger 18 hours-24 hours **Depletion of glycogen your body will need to use fat. **Glucogenogenesis(lactate, amino acids, and glycerol) **Impacting autoimmune disease. **Autophagy-self eating, clean up cellular debris and pathogens. **Decrease in brain inflammation. Brain is a hybrid engine using glucose and ketones. **Shift in hormones.Increase in BDNF and HGH **Increase microbiome diversity, increase short chain fatty acids, altered bile metabolism **Increase Ketones. (0.5-1.5) Day 2 **Increase HGH and BDNF Higher BDNF levels are associated with improved memory, learning, and overall cognitive function. **Autophagy(Tau, Lewy Body, Alpha-Synuclein, amyloid, primed glial cells-associated with PTSD, concussion, Alzhiemer’s, dementia) and improvement in Mitophagy– removal of damaged mitochondria. **Decrease in Insulin. Insulin resistance will start to reset. ** Reduction in fatty liver disease **Represses mTOR(mammalian target of rapamycin), a key regulator of cell growth, which leads to the inhibition of protein aggregation and stimulation of autophagy. **Stimulates AMPK regulation of energy homeostasis through controlling uptake of glucose and fatty acids by the cell. Certain supplements can increase AMPK like berberine, omega-3 fatty acids, and resveratrol. **Fasting enhances mitochondrial biogenesis, which is the process by which new mitochondria are formed in the cells. **Reduction of fatty liver **90-95% of energy comes from Ketones. **Hunger sensation usually decreases. **Ketones 1.5-3.0

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