Can Fasting Reset Your Body? | Cutting Through the Noise

What actually happens to your body during a fast? Why do sugar cravings feel impossible to break? And is fasting really healthy or just another trend?In this episode of the Genesis Healthcare Podcast, Joe Reid, II, PA-C and Ben Ezell, PA-C break down the practical, physiological, and even spiritual side of fasting. They discuss metabolic health, insulin resistance, inflammation, intermittent fasting, extended fasting, glucose spikes, cravings, nutrition, and why so many people feel exhausted despite constantly eating.This conversation is not about crash dieting or quick fixes. It’s about understanding how the body works, using food as fuel, and learning practical ways to improve overall health.Topics include:Intermittent fasting vs extended fastingSugar cravings and blood glucose spikesGLP-1 medications and weight lossContinuous glucose monitors (CGMs)Metabolic health and inflammationBreaking a fast correctlyProtein, carbs, hydration, and electrolytesWhole foods and lifestyle habitsThe spiritual discipline of fastingLearn more about Genesis Healthcare atwww.thegenesisdifference.com