They say there is nothing new under the sun. Dr. Jason Fung would agree.

Dr. Jason Fung discusses the history and impact of intermittent fasting. (Courtesy photo)

Appearing on the In Conversation podcast with WAMC’s Alan Chartock, Dr. Fung points out intermittent fasting (IF) is not a new diet fad. It is an ancient, powerful tool for wellness, used throughout history globally.

He discusses the mind-shift necessary in the medical community, to evolve from treating a dietary related disease such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity with drugs first. Although physicians emphasize the importance of the patient’s diets, the solution they provide often begins with a prescription. Too often, using drugs to try and fight a dietary disease.

Dr. Fung discusses one of his recent studies featuring patients with more than 20 years in treatment for Type 2 diabetes. The results in less than 10-days demonstrated the importance of diet. Implementing an intermittent fasting regiment allowed all patients to safely stop taking medication. Then for more than a year after the launch of the study, the patients no longer had diabetes.

Intermittent fasting provides a natural means of addressing diseases stemming from dietary conditions. Intermittent fasting enables individuals to take control of their health in a manageable, low-cost, life-changing way.

Enjoy the podcast and then pre-order Life in the Fasting Lane, the book I have co-written with Dr. Fung and Megan Ramos on newsstands this spring!