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Oct 2020
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Activating Autophagy with Fasting for De...

Dr. Wendy Myers
About this episode

Dr. David Jockers jons the show to talk about the many benefits of fasting, and some of the best and easiest ways to activate autophagy, our bodies ability to clean out damaged cells in order to produce new ones. Dr. Jockers also explains how to fast to prevent some of its typical side effects, and maximize its results.

On today's podcast, you will learn:

  1. How you can transform your health, inflammation and waistline with fasting.
  2. Blood sugar, immunity, longevity, hormonal and restoration benefits of fasting.
  3. Step-by-step tips to transition into fasting to make it easier.
  4. What is a fasting mimicking diet?
  5. Should you do water or bone broth or juice fasting?
  6. Who should avoid fasting.

Dr. David Jockers' Bio:
Dr. David Jockers is a doctor of natural medicine, a functional nutritionist and corrective care chiropractor. He runs one of the hottest natural health websites drjockers.com which has gotten over 1 million monthly visitors. His work has been seen on popular media such as the Dr. Oz show and Hallmark Home and Family.

Dr Jockers is the author of the best-selling book "The Keto Metabolic Breakthrough" by Victory Belt publishing, and is a world-renowned expert in the area of ketosis, fasting, and the ketogenic diet. He is also the host of the popular Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition podcast.

Dr Jockers lives in Canton, Georgia with his wife Angel, his twin boys David & Joshua, and his daughter Joyful.

To learn more about Dr. Jockers and his incredible work go to www.drjockers.com


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