In this episode, Wendy Limbertie interviews Fred Rutman about his medical history and trauma, including 35 concussions and two pacemakers. They discuss how Fred got into intermittent fasting and the health benefits he experienced, such as reversing type 2 diabetes. They also touch on topics like the importance of sleep during fasting, the role of artificial sweeteners, and the misconception that intermittent fasting is just a diet. Intermittent fasting has numerous health benefits, including improved sleep, reduced inflammation, weight loss, and improved eyesight. Artificial sweeteners can disrupt the fasting process by spiking insulin levels. The book 'The Obesity Code' by Dr. Jason Fung is a recommended resource for understanding the science behind intermittent fasting. Autophagy is a process that occurs during fasting and helps clean out cells and improve skin elasticity. It is important to be your own healthcare advocate and do research to find accurate information about intermittent fasting.
Links of Interest
Fred Rutman’s Book- “ The Summer I Died Twenty Times: Because Lightning Does Strike the Same Spot Twice” is available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3JywhJq
Fred’s Podcast: The Deadman Walking Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-dead-man-walking-podcast/id1731205179
Gin Stephen’s Podcast - Intermittent Fasting Stories, Hosted by Gin Stephens
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/intermittent-fasting-stories/id1440334876
Gin Stephens’ Website: https://www.ginstephens.com/
Books we spoke about:
Delay, Don't Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle, by Gin Stephens, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/433Qhhe
The Obesity Code by Dr. Jason Fung: https://a.co/d/5naBC8T
The Regain Remedy Book by Alison Pizanie https://a.co/d/eFtZ5uQ
Facebook Groups of Interest
Facebook Group- “Fast, Feast Repeat”, A Support group for people who have read or are reading Gin Stephen’s book Fast. Feast. Repeat and believe in the CLEAN fast.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/970398663736037
Facebook Group “ The Regain Remedy” hosted by Alison Pizanie is a support group for people who have had bariatric surgery and are now fasting.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/theregainremedy
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Medical History
08:33 Recommendation of Intermittent Fasting by Cardiologist
10:09 Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
23:12 Sleeping Habits During Fasting
35:25 Artificial Sweeteners and Fasting
36:30 The Impact of Artificial Sweeteners on Fasting
40:50 Improving Sleep and Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
42:20 Reducing Inflammation and Aches/Pains with Intermittent Fasting
44:17 Improving Eyesight and Diabetic Retinopathy with Intermittent Fasting
45:16 Reducing Migraines and Asthma Symptoms through Intermittent Fasting
46:17 The Role of Hormones and Willpower in Weight Loss
47:44 Renewed Calm and Confidence with Intermittent Fasting
50:33 The Need to Share the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
53:28 The Importance of Journaling and Blogging in the Intermittent Fasting Journey
56:49 The Value of Support Systems and Community in Intermittent Fasting
01:00:07 Finding the Right Starting Point for Intermittent Fasting
01:02:07 Understanding the Science Behind Intermittent Fasting
01:03:06 The Role of Autophagy in Fasting and Skin Health
01:09:48 Being Your Own Healthcare Advocate in the World of Intermittent Fasting
