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Explore Dr. Mindy Pelz’s Health News Blog for reliable, research-based insights on the latest in women’s health. From the science of fasting to new discoveries around menopause and hormonal health, this blog is designed to keep you informed, empowered, and equipped with tools to support your well-being.
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The Science of “Fasting Before You Feast”: Why Your Metabolism Needs a Reset Before Thanksgiving
If you want to feel energized, clear-headed, and in control during Thanksgiving, the days before your feast matter most. Here’s the science behind fasting before the holidays and why this simple reset can completely transform how your body responds to big meals.
3 min read
Should I Fast If I Don’t Have a Cycle?
Whether you’ve reached menopause, have irregular periods, or your cycle has stopped for another reason — the question I hear from women every single day is: "Should I still fast if I don’t have a cycle?”
3 min read
How Often Should You Do a 24-Hour Fast?
A 24-hour fast isn’t just about skipping meals, it’s about activating your body’s built-in repair system. Discover how often to do a 24-hour fast, what happens inside your cells when you do, and how to time fasting around your hormones for the best results.
4 min read
Why Your Doctor Should Be Recommending Fasting
I always get excited when I see a new study on intermittent fasting. If you’ve been fasting for a while, you already know that going most of the day without food is one of the best (and simplest!) ways to improve your health. But getting the medical community to recognize fasting takes time and careful research. Doctors tend to be very cautious about recommending new lifestyle changes to patients—which is why I’m especially thrilled to tell you about a recent landmark paper
8 min read
5 Fasting Hacks Every Woman Needs to Know
Let’s be real: women are not small men. Yet the majority of fasting advice out there completely ignores our unique biology. Fasting is...
3 min read
The Pill & Beyond: Unexpected Ways Birth Control Shapes Our Lives
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Dr. Sarah E. Hill to unpack how synthetic hormones from birth control pills can disrupt your natural hormonal rhythm. From changes in brain chemistry and immune function to long-term fertility concerns and menopause transitions, this episode explores what happens when we override the body’s natural cycle—and how to return to a healthier hormonal foundation.
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The Epicenter of Chronic Disease, and Your Microbiome
What if the chronic disease epidemic didn’t start in your body… but in the soil?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Zach Bush, MD, to unpack the rise in chronic illness since the 1990s, the gut-brain connection, and how modern chemical farming may be at the root of our health crisis. From glyphosate and Roundup to regenerative agriculture and climate change, this episode challenges everything we think we know about food, medicine, and the future of human
2 min read
The Epicenter of Chronic Disease, and Your Microbiome
What if the chronic disease epidemic didn’t start in your body… but in the soil?
In this powerful conversation, Dr. Mindy sits down with Zach Bush, MD, to unpack the rise in chronic illness since the 1990s, the gut-brain connection, and how modern chemical farming may be at the root of our health crisis. From glyphosate and Roundup to regenerative agriculture and climate change, this episode challenges everything we think we know about food, medicine, and the future of human
2 min read
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