Get Your Energy BACK: Fight Fatigue & Illness with Fasting and Your Gut ft. Dr. Amy Shah

In this episode, Valeria sits down to chat with Dr. Amy Shah, aka @fastingmd. Dr. Shah is a renowned MD that specializes in nutrition and works in clinical medicine, allergy, and immunology.

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In this episode, Valeria sits down to chat with Dr. Amy Shah, aka @fastingmd. Dr. Shah is a renowned MD that specializes in nutrition and works in clinical medicine, allergy, and immunology. Together, they explore the importance of understanding female hormonal fluctuations, the vital role of gut health, and how women’s health has been historically under-researched. Dr. Shah shares actionable insights on circadian rhythm fasting, the benefits of gut-brain connectivity, and her 30-30-3 diet rule, along with essential supplements and stress management strategies. This empowering conversation provides practical advice to help women take charge of their health and begin a journey toward holistic healing.

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Dr. Amy Shah’s Website: https://amymdwellness.com/ 

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey

02:24 The Gap in Women's Health Research

04:20 Challenges in Medical Studies 

06:12 The Rise of Social Media and Books

06:51 Intermittent Fasting for Women

12:33 Gut-Brain Connection

21:11 Practical Tips for Women's Health

30:45 The Impact of Fasting on Heart Health

31:30 The Rise of Preventative Health Awareness

32:01 Cancer and Obesity: Unsolved Mysteries

32:57 Nutrition and Cancer: What We Know

34:28 Managing Stress and Recovery for Women

39:51 Navigating Body Image in the Social Media Age

45:24 Preparing for Menopause: Early Steps

50:13 Exercise and Longevity: A New Perspective

52:09 Preventing Burnout: Practical Tips

54:45 Back to Basics: Foundational Health Tips

57:11 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Dr. Amy Shah

Dr. Amy Shah is an MD and nutrition specialist. She works in clinical medicine, allergy/immunology, and over the last 10 years has developed a world-renowned wellness education platform, successfully launched a growing collection of health and wellness products, written bestselling books, including I’m So Effing Hungry and I’m So Effing Tired, and has made numerous national network appearances. She works to discover less invasive interventions, promote wellness, and teach others how to impact their health via nutrition and exercise -- using medication as a last resort. Her goal is to empower people to “save themselves” through nutrition and lifestyle changes.

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