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More research obviously needs to be done on this type of diet modification, but the early results definitely look promising. My interest lies in the health benefits more than anything else. I also like what Dr. Fung says in the book about learning your hunger signals better when you fast for longer periods.

I see my endocrinologist next month for a check up and I can't wait to see where my A1C level is at. I am prepared to make any modifications that are necessary to my diet and exercise to keep my A1C at non-diabetic levels without medication. I have had great BG readings for the most part, but I am not checking 24/7 so I could be missing some spikes and be unaware. IF could be another tool to help keep insulin and bg in check.

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Oh boy....well, that was interesting.

Thank you all for posting your links. Gives me more to read up on (even though I’m a full supporter of IF-as I have done it and seen pretty awesome results from it). I’m always up for more info to better my health.

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Oh boy....well, that was interesting.
Thank you all for posting your links. Gives me more to read up on (even though I’m a full supporter of IF-as I have done it and seen pretty awesome results from it). I’m always up for more info to better my health.

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This (IF) applied to changing the gut "chemistry" was the subject of three one-hour science/medicine specials over three weeks (in Australia). Its final part was today.

There is a great body of supportive evidence.

I'll post some links in the next 24-36 hours.

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3 hours ago, Rainbow_Warrior said:

This (IF) applied to changing the gut "chemistry" was the subject of three one-hour science/medicine specials over three weeks (in Australia). Its final part was today.

There is a great body of supportive evidence.

I'll post some links in the next 24-36 hours.

That special sounds very interesting. Do you know the name of it? I wonder if it is possible to view it online? Thank you for posting about it.

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I mentioned YESTERDAY (Saturday 28th Oct) that I had been watching a show about modern gut science.

Well, TODAY (Sunday 29th Oct), I am up early watching the FINAL of the under 17 (male) FOOTBALL World Cup on TV and I did a search for the URLs for those programs.

Here they are:

1. Catalyst Science Show

The Gut Revolution - Part 1 - Melissa’s Story

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1602H010S00

Is your mood influencing your gastrointestinal health or is it the other way around? Can a nutritional intervention provide help to sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome where modern medicine has little to offer?

2. Catalyst Science Show

The Gut Revolution - Part 2 - Garry’s Story

http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1602H011S00

Garry has tried to lose weight, but could his gut bacteria be keeping him fat? Nutrition scientist Dr Joanna McMillan explores controversial science suggesting gut bacteria might be affecting our appetites and mood. This episode also explores types of intermittent fasting [IF] that have tested positive benefits.

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8 hours ago, Apple1 said:

Do you know the name of it?

Yes.

The Gut Revolution ... parts 1, 2 and 3.

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8 hours ago, Apple1 said:

I wonder if it is possible to view it online?

Yes ... links posted earlier today in this thread.

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22 minutes ago, Rainbow_Warrior said:

Yes ... links posted earlier today in this thread.

Thank you!! I am watching now.

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Are any of the au documentaries captioned? I d love to see them.

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9 minutes ago, reallyrosy said:

Are any of the au documentaries captioned? I d love to see them.

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I just finished watching the one about Gary and the intermittent fasting. It wasn't captioned, but I watched online. They are very good. It was interesting to learn that some of our gut microbes flourish during fasting periods and feed off of the gut secretions when our intestines are empty.

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Gonna watch now myself....thank you @Rainbow_Warrior!

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I’m having a hard time getting the video...supposed to be viewed on an app for au, but my phone isn’t supporting it. ???? @Apple1, did you find a us link? Would you mind posting it?

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48 minutes ago, reallyrosy said:

Are any of the au documentaries captioned?

They are captioned. Unless you're hard of hearing, you won't need the captions. Except for the bogans and rednecks, we speak great English in this country.

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38 minutes ago, Apple1 said:

It wasn't captioned

It was captioned. You maybe set the CC [closed captions] button to off.

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