In this podcast episode, Dr. Don Clum, a chiropractor, and functional fitness expert, joins us to discuss his focus on advanced metabolic nutrition, emphasizing insulin resistance. He aims to help individuals with various body system issues, including weight management, diabetes, and cardiac problems.
Dr. Clum provides insight into his nutrition philosophy and the benefits of fasting. He recommends certain foods while advising against others, particularly those containing oxalates. The podcast covers a range of topics, including how fasting affects women's menstrual cycles, tips for coming out of a fast, and strategies for tackling visceral fat.
Dr. Clum also discusses common ways people unknowingly sabotage their weight loss efforts, the importance of intrinsic goals, and factors that influence a person's commitment to their health. To learn more about Dr. Clum's approach, visit the Vitality Shift website.
 
Key Takeaways:
The work Dr. Clum is focusing on right now and why. [2:22]
What happens when you fast, and what the benefits are. [4:28]
Clum’s stance on plants and where his bias comes from. [6:11]
What oxalates are and how they act within the body. [8:44]
The common foods he doesn’t recommend for human consumption. [13:31]
How fasting impacts women and their monthly cycle. [17:45]
Tips for coming out of a fast strategically. [21:21]
The risks that visceral fat presents and how to tackle it. [28:32]
Common ways people sabotage their fat loss without knowing it. [30:35]
Why nothing is constant in the body and how it works in cycles. [34:20]
How cortisol and insulin promote inflammation in your digestive system. [41:00]
The importance of using intrinsic goals and motivation for dopamine versus food. [44:55]
What factors influence a person’s commitment to taking action on their health? [46:45]
The different offer models Dr. Clum has tried and what gets the best response. [49:02]

 
For more info on the Vitality Shift, visit https://www.thevitalityshift.com/

Dr. Don Clum Give Us An Update On Fasting and Your Health

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