Recently Valter Longo has been prominent due to his studies about five day modified fasts.
Have I done the five days modified fast recommended by Valter Longo. OK. No. But I put two and two together and tried a five day modified fast twice a month.
The results? The results have been pretty good. The Valter Longo fast uses a protocol that is available for around $250. I have been doing a modified fast that includes two or three cups of coffee with cream, Diet Coke once or twice a day, and sugar free Jello once or twice a day.
What are my results? My fasting blood sugar is down, under 100, my blood pressure is around 125/75, and weight is down a little, about five pounds a month. I have been doing a five day modified fast twice a month for three months.
Did I do this to lose weight? No, my main reason was rheumatoid arthritis. Did it work? I think so. I'm not pain free but I'm doing a lot better than I was.
I like this approach because it's easier than many. I'm not against fasting, but it's amazing how much easier a modified fast is. And yet I have results.
What results? I was hoping to stimulate my stem cells to repair damage from rheumatoid arthritis. I am happy with the results, and may I say, it was inexpensive.
And people keep saying that I look younger.
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