Ask Me Anything Keto + Fasting II - With Dr Mindy Pelz & Ben Azadi. This episode is about things you can do to heal yourself using fasting and keto.  Dr. Mindy is a recognized leader in the alternative health world and is the founder of Family Life Wellness, her local clinic that is made to speed up healing and maximize performance. She is also the founder of the Reset Academy. In this private group, she and her team help people implement the principles of fasting, keto, and diet variation into their daily lives.  She is the host of one of the leading science podcasts, The Resetter Podcast, and the author of three best-selling books, The Menopause Reset, The Reset Factor, and The Reset Kitchen. Pre Order her upcoming book, Fast Like A Girl: https://amzn.to/3ALsaq4 Register for my upcoming 90 day detox program: http://www.ketokampdetox.com (1 SPOT LEFT!) / / E P I S O D E   S P ON S O R S  Paleo Valley beef sticks, apple cider vinegar complex, organ meat complex & more. Use the coupon code KETOKAMP15 over at https://paleovalley.com/ to receive 15% off your entire order. Upgraded Formulas Upgraded Magnesium & Charge Electrolyte Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use KK15 at checkout for 15% off your order.  Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list.  In this podcast, Ask Me Anything Keto + Fasting II, we cover: 2:45 Can pregnant women practice intermittent fasting? 6:50 How often should you check your ketone levels? 21:40 Keto vs. Carnivore: which diet is best for you?  28:25 Intermittent Fasting: is it safe for your children?  32:50 Should you do keto if you don’t have a gallbladder? 57:10 Can fasting spike your cortisol levels? 1:14:50 What would you prioritize to ensure optimal health for someone without a period for so long? Can pregnant women practice intermittent fasting? How often should you check your ketone levels? Keto vs. Carnivore: which diet is best for you?  Intermittent Fasting: is it safe for your children?  Should you do keto if you don’t have a gallbladder? Can fasting spike your cortisol levels? What would you prioritize to ensure optimal health for someone without a period for so long? Resources Mentioned In This Episode Dr Mindy Pelz & Ben Azadi Part 1: https://ketokamp.libsyn.com/dr-mindy-pelz-ben-azadi Squatty Potty https://www.squattypotty.com/ Xerneplex Suppository https://remedylink.com/product/xeneplex/ Remedy Link Castor Oil Stickers https://remedylink.com/product/castorpatch/ Book: Undoctored https://amzn.to/3KNEXMZ Can Pregnant Women Practice Intermittent Fasting? No, pregnant women should not practice intermittent fasting. If you’re throwing up and you can’t eat, then in some sense, you are fasting. However, your number one priority should be nutrition. Find food that you don’t throw up. There are other tools that you can magnify once you are pregnant. For instance, you will pass down your microbiome to your child. So, you need to understand what supports a healthy microbiome. Pregnancy is an excellent time for fermented foods. Also, keep in mind what you are putting on your skin; make sure all your products are very clean. Overall, there are tons to unpack for the pregnant woman to have a healthy pregnancy, and fasting is not the tool you want to be leaning into. How Often Should You Check Your Ketone Levels? Ben doesn’t check his ketone levels because he has been doing keto since 2013. So, he knows when he is in ketosis vs. when he’s not in ketosis. When you’re starting keto, it can be a valuable tool to know whether or not you are genuinely in ketosis. Many people will test their urine because it is the cheapest option; however, urine testing is not the best. When your cells use ketones, they will not spill out in your urine. While on the other hand, breath meters are hit or miss. Ben recommends Biosense if you are interested in testing your ketones through breath. https://mybiosense.com/ All in all, a blood ketone test will give you glucose and ket