In this episode of Made to be Whole, host Krista Michener welcomes her son Daniel for a candid case study on tackling diabetes risk and chronic illness with intermittent fasting. Building on prior episodes exploring diabetes and fasting, Krista and Daniel share their deeply personal journey—highlighting how a tailored, sustainable 16:8 intermittent fasting regimen produced major improvements in Daniel’s weight, energy, cognitive function, and emotional resilience. They also discuss how DNA testing and understanding genetic risk factors made it possible to personalize Daniel’s health journey, allowing for progress even amid complex health and neurological challenges. This episode offers actionable advice for anyone considering fasting for metabolic health, especially those with family or genetic risk for diabetes.
Topics discussed in this episode:
IntellxxDNA genetic testing: https://intellxxdna.com/
Curious if genetics could inform your health journey? Explore genetic and metabolic resources at https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/
Thinking about intermittent fasting? Start small, track how you feel, and remember: progress is personal!
Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.
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