Dr. Amy Shah Shares a Proven Plan to Boost Your Energy Today!

Episode 431

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/dramyshah431

Dr. Amy Shah (IG: @fastingmd) has a unique perspective from her combination of nutrition and medical training. She graduated from the renowned school of nutrition at Cornell and then went on to Einstein for medical school.

Amy's research, internal medicine and allergy/immunology training took her to Harvard then Columbia hospitals. There she discovered her unique skills as a mind body practitioner, but also rediscovered her hate for cold, dark winters. Then in 2010, she and her family relocated to Scottsdale, AZ area.

Amy's currently making waves as a physician educator, clinician, health entrepreneur and women's health advocate.

Today we're discussing her book, I'm So Effing Tired.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why are we so effing tired?
The rise of obesity, diabetes and heart disease in ethnic groups
Focusing on a patient centered approach to nutrition
Stick to the four S's
General rules for long-term health
Why Amy doesn't follow any of the diet labels
When Amy's energy started to deplete
Wake up... life is spinning out of control
There are no magic supplements
80% of diets fail
What is circadian fasting?
Understanding our natural circadian rhythm
Consuming caffeine 60-120 minutes after you wake up
Starting your day with a fasted workout
The ideal circadian rhythm day
Front load your calories
Amy recalls her 1st experience with fasting
Fasting too much turns off hormones
Coordinating your fasts with your monthly cycle
How long should you wait to break your fast after working out?
Consuming 40 calories is still considered fasting
Amy's concerns about added saturated fats into meals
If you are fasting, skip the branch chain amino acids
Aim for 20 minutes a day of natural light and nature time
The benefit of sun lamps
Focus on recovery
Boundaries are like bumpers
Creating automatic systems
Too much caffeine negatively impacts your brain health

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Dr. Amy Shah Shares a Proven Plan to Boost Your Energy Today!