Dr. Amy Shah on How to Boost Your Energy Using Circadian Rhythm Fasting

<p><b>Hi team! Today’s episode is an epic one to listen to if you’re interested in improving your performance. I had the pleasure of talking to Dr. Amy Shah, aka </b><a href='https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd/'><b>the Fasting MD</b></a><b>, who focuses on the benefits of fasting and finding a balance between Western and Eastern medicine. Dr. Shah studied at Cornell University for nutrition, Albert Einstein Medical School, Harvard Hospital, and did her fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. She faced challenges when it came to her interests in how hormones and nutrition affect the body, due to the “lack of basic science.” Dr. Shah felt pressure from the higher-ups in her medical training to not pursue her interests and rather focus on studies that were “more scientific.” She didn’t let this stop her. Instead, Dr. Shah decided to start her own practice and build her personal brand to focus on how food, sunlight, circadian rhythm, exercise, sleep and more affect our immune system and gut health. I am big on this. Dr. Shah is someone who values western medicine but also sees the benefits of ayurvedic and eastern medicine when it comes to finding ways to optimize our performance and make us happier. Dr. Shah recently released her new book </b><b><em>I’m So F’ing Tired</em></b><b> which dives into how she optimizes her health and provides tactile steps for you to do the same. In this episode we specifically discuss:</b></p><ul><li><b>How to fast</b><ul><li><b>What is circadian rhythm fasting?</b></li><li><b>Is fasting a good way to lose weight?</b></li><li><b>Should women fast?</b></li><li><b>Is fasting bad for women’s hormones?</b></li><li><b>Is it good to work out fasted in the mornings?</b></li><li><b>What are the benefits of intermittent fasting?</b></li></ul></li><li><b>The benefits of natural light</b><ul><li><b>What are the benefits of natural light?</b></li><li><b>Is natural sunlight good for you?</b></li><li><b>What are the health benefits of natural light?</b></li></ul></li><li><b>The health effects