My 5-Day Water Fast and Why I Do It – My Strategy and the Metabolic Benefits Broken Down Day-By-Day
Follow my day-by-day breakdown on how I approach a 5-day water fast, how I prepare the day before, what’s happening to my body as I go through each day of fasting, and what are the metabolic and physiologic benefits as I progress each day. Also, I discuss how you can stay focused and motivated when fasting, and how to continue when you feel like giving up. Finally, I will go over how I recover from a fast and what I eat to get back to normal.
00:00 – Outline Metabolic and Physiologic Benefits of a 5 Day Water Fast
02:21 – Day 0 – How Should You Prepare, What to Eat Before a Fast
04:00 – Day 1 – The Energy Switch, Glycogen Depletion, Insulin Sensitivity, Staying Focused
06:07 – Day 2 – The Autophagy Process, Ghrelin Hormone and Hunger
08:24 – Day 3 – Decreased Systemic Inflammation, The Gut Microbiome
11:06 – Day 4 – My Toughest Day Yet
12:23 – Day 5 – The Immune System and its Response
13:41 – Day 6 – How to Recover, Fasting for Weight Loss, More Information
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About Dr. Mark Larinde, DC:
Dr. Larinde, a 1996 graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, specializes in Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention, and works with patients in his office to make a full and long lasting recovery.
Disclaimer:
Dr. Mark Larinde received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Los Angles College of Chiropractic in 1996. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Larinde is a licensed chiropractor in California and practices Chiropractic at the Center for Health and Longevity in Santa Monica California. This video is for general informational purposes only and should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Larinde and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Dr. Mark Larinde, a ’96 graduate of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, specializing in Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention works with patients to make a full and long lasting recovery
