Rest, Cleanse, and Boost Energy: The Art of Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting

In this episode, Dr. Avanti discusses Ayurvedic rhythmic fasting and its benefits for optimal health and digestive fire. She explores the history of fasting and the difference between fasting and restriction, emphasizing that fasting is for rest and to allow the body to rest. Dr. Avanti also talks about aligning the digestive fire with the Ayurvedic clock and the circadian rhythm, and the importance of eating based on the time of day. She outlines the many benefits of fasting, explaining the role of autophagy and growth hormone stimulation, and provides three simple guidelines to follow for how to get started with fasting.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Ayurvedic rhythmic fasting and its historyDifferences between fasting and restrictionHow fasting benefits our health & digestive fireWhen and what to eat based on the time of dayGuidelines for starting and progressing with rhythmic fastingResources:Listen: 62. Food As Medicine: The 5 Principles for EatingEnergy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com