autophagy Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/autophagy/ Your hub for fresh-picked health and wellness info Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:48:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHA_Gradient_Bowl-150x150.jpg autophagy Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/autophagy/ 32 32 Tips for Fighting the Flu and COVID-19 at the Same Time https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tips-for-fighting-the-flu-and-covid-19-at-the-same-time-6830/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tips-for-fighting-the-flu-and-covid-19-at-the-same-time-6830 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tips-for-fighting-the-flu-and-covid-19-at-the-same-time-6830/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2020 07:00:04 +0000 http://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=9684 News Staff via CBN News – The US is closing in on the grim milestone of 200,000 deaths from COVID-19. Doctors are warning this fall and winter could be deadlier than usual because the flu and the coronavirus could deliver a one-two knockout punch.   But there are steps you can take to prevent that from happening to you and your family. Doctors recommend doing everything you can to prevent catching either virus and strengthen your immune system so that if you are infected, your body can fight off the virus on its own. Both of these viruses are spread in the same way, from person to person, so the masks, social distancing, and hand washing are great prevention measures for both the flu and the coronavirus. And physicians strongly recommend getting your flu shot, which is available now. When it comes to boosting your immune system, believe it or not, intermittent fasting can go a long way. CBN News Medical Reporter Lorie Johnson spoke with Dr. Josh Axe who has the number one natural health website, and a new book called Essential Fasting. Dr. Axe explained why eating within an 8-hour window every day is so good for you. “When you restrict food your body has a greater chance to heal and regenerate and reset itself,” he said. “When your body is working all the time it’s not able to heal during that time period because your body is expending its energy breaking down food or doing something. “When you stop eating during certain time windows your body goes through a process called autophagy where it actually starts to regenerate new and healthy tissue. Your body uses that energy it might have used for digestion and uses it to repair your liver, to create new and healthy cells, to fight different types of diseases and so that’s really how it happens.” Dr. Axe described how the human body will burn fat for energy when we avoid eating during that time. “So when it comes to weight loss your body will actually start getting sometimes into a state of ketosis if you do this for multiple days in a row where your body will start to burn fat for energy because you’re not eating during that time period. Your body will really lose weight because it helps reset your metabolism, and also it helps you in getting your body into more of a fat-burning zone.” Weight loss alone can go a long way to minimizing our chance of complications if we become infected with the coronavirus. Unfortunately, two-thirds of Americans are overweight and obesity is one of those factors, regardless of age, that can lead to serious complications. And it makes it harder to fight off the virus. To read the original article click here. For more articles from CBN News click here.

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]]> https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tips-for-fighting-the-flu-and-covid-19-at-the-same-time-6830/feed/ 0 Fight Coronavirus With Fasting? https://amazinghealthadvances.net/fight-coronavirus-with-fasting-6662/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fight-coronavirus-with-fasting-6662 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/fight-coronavirus-with-fasting-6662/#respond Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:00:32 +0000 http://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=9123 Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Doctors tell us older people carry a greater risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19 largely because as we age our body’s natural ability to fight disease weakens.  Similarly, even younger people with compromised immune systems are at greater risk of complications from coronavirus.  Neurologist and best-selling author Dr. David Perlmutter says since it looks like COVID-19 is going continue to threaten our health in the months, perhaps even years ahead, we should take steps now to boost our immune system and therefore improve our chance of survival if we become infected. In his book Brain Maker, Perlmutter describes the benefits of eating a probiotic-rich diet to strengthen the gut microbiome because most of the immune system resides in the intestinal tract. In addition to improving our gut health, he also recommends the immune-boosting practice of fasting.  That’s because going without food altogether for certain periods of time triggers autophagy, which is the body’s way of repairing damaged cells that can cause sickness, making way for newer, healthier ones.   This cellular rejuvenation aids in fighting infections like COVID-19 as well as preventing other life-threatening illnesses including Alzheimer’s Disease and cancer. Dr. Perlmutter recognizes many people are intimidated by the idea of fasting because they are afraid of being hungry or confused about how to go about fasting. That’s why he’s kicking off a week-long Summer Fasting Challenge beginning Sunday, July 5th. “Enjoy that summer barbeque to celebrate July 4th, then the next day join us to celebrate the miracle that is your body,” he said. The Sumer Fasting Challenge is a free, 7-day group fast that will begin with a 24-hour fast, followed by five days of time-restricted eating.  Each day Dr. Perlmutter will join participants online with daily check-ins and support to include photos and stories of those taking part in the challenge.  Perlmutter believes the psychological benefit of fasting alongside others, even virtually, improves the chances of success and the likelihood people will continue fasting on their own even after the challenge is over. Dr. Perlmutter will discuss the health benefits of fasting with Pat Robertson on The 700 Club, Wednesday, July 8th. To read the original article click here. For more articles from CBN News click here.

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