
The Oldest Cure in the World
Adventures in the Art and Science of Fasting
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Jonathan Todd Ross
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Steve Hendricks
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A journalist takes listeners into the science and history of intermittent fasting, an ancient practice in the middle of a red-hot resurgence, exploring the body's power to heal itself.
One in ten American adults tried intermittent fasting last year, and they may be on to something. The latest research shows that fasting repairs cellular damage, improves the outcomes for chemotherapy patients, and helps with keeping a healthy weight, leading to a resurgence in recent years.
Journalist Steve Hendricks’s The Oldest Cure in the World tells the history of fasting—from the ancient world (Jesus treated an epileptic with fasting) to its rediscovery centuries later, thanks in part to a heartbroken doctor who resolved to starve himself to death only to find renewed vigor—and become a media celebrity in the process. Hendricks introduces us to the people who are reviving this long-lost remedy, including open-minded doctors who have explored and practiced fasting despite the medical establishment's resistance over the centuries and everyday people eager for a cure to what ails them.
The Oldest Cure in the World is a smart narrative look at a very hot topic, offering a fascinating look at the science behind the counterintuitive concept of going without food for our health, and chronicling the author’s own illuminating and entertaining forays into fasting.
©2022 Steve Hendricks (P)2022 Podium AudioListeners also enjoyed...
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"The Fasting Cure" by Upton Sinclair is an intriguing exploration into the health benefits of fasting, first published in 1911. In this work, Sinclair diverges from his better-known investigative and fictional writings to delve into personal health and wellness.
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Incredible!
- By April Lockhart on 07-07-24
By: Upton Sinclair
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Fast This Way
- Burn Fat, Heal Inflammation, and Eat like the High-Performing Human You Were Meant to Be
- By: Dave Asprey
- Narrated by: Dave Asprey
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
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Dave Asprey has been fasting for years, long before it gained widespread popularity. In Fast This Way, Dave asks listeners to forget everything they think they know about the ancient practice and takes them on a journey through cutting-edge science to examine the ways novice fasters and Intermittent Fasting loyalists can up-end their relationship with food and upgrade their fasting game beyond calorie restriction.
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Good read even if you already fast
- By Anonymous User on 01-31-21
By: Dave Asprey
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The Power of Autophagy
- How to Boost Autophagy to Unlock the Secrets of Longevity
- By: Douglas Tieman
- Narrated by: Rodney A. Sprauve
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
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Have you also heard of this trendy new term “Autophagy” but just cannot really get behind it? Are you looking for a scientifically accurate, but easy to understand guide to use the new concept to your advantage? By relying on the latest scientific research from international experts, this guide is able to identify the exact dietary and non-dietary actions to induce autophagy and jumpstart your health, well-being, weight loss, and much more.
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The substance of this audio book.
- By Grey Crystaline on 11-20-19
By: Douglas Tieman
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The Research on Fasting
- A Scientific Investigation of the Practice of Fasting
- By: Derrick D. Allen
- Narrated by: Tanvir Karim
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of fasting with "The Research on Fasting: A Scientific Investigation of the Practice of Fasting." This enlightening book delves deep into the centuries-old practice, unraveling its mysteries through the lens of modern science.
By: Derrick D. Allen
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Intermittent Fasting Made Easy
- Next-level Hacks to Supercharge Fat Loss, Boost Energy, and Build Muscle
- By: Thomas DeLauer
- Narrated by: Jacob York
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Like any hot diet trend, intermittent fasting (IF) is surrounded by hype and misinformation. Written by nutrition and fitness expert and YouTube sensation Thomas DeLauer, Intermittent Fasting Made Easy moves you beyond how you could do IF to what you should do to get the very best results.
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Great info
- By Theken on 07-20-22
By: Thomas DeLauer
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Fast. Feast. Repeat.
- The Comprehensive Guide to Delay, Don't Deny® Intermittent Fasting - Including the 28-Day FAST Start
- By: Gin Stephens
- Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Gin Stephens, Greg Cooler
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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Diets don’t work. You know you know that, and yet you continue to try them, because what else can you do? You can Fast. Feast. Repeat. After losing over 80 pounds and keeping every one of them off, Gin Stephens started a vibrant, successful online community with hundreds of thousands of members from around the world who have learned the magic of a Delay, Don’t Deny® intermittent fasting lifestyle.
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There is newer/better research out there...
- By Aimee on 08-26-20
By: Gin Stephens
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The Cancer Code
- A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery
- By: Dr. Jason Fung
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins
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Our understanding of cancer is slowly undergoing a revolution, allowing for the development of more effective treatments. For the first time ever, the death rate from cancer is showing a steady decline...but the “War on Cancer” has hardly been won. In The Cancer Code, Dr. Jason Fung offers a revolutionary new understanding of this invasive, often fatal disease - what it is, how it manifests, and why it is so challenging to treat.
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Not helpful for a cancer patient
- By KattyG on 11-25-20
By: Dr. Jason Fung
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Fasting for Breakthrough and Deliverance
- By: John Eckhardt
- Narrated by: Mirron Willis
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
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Matthew 17:21 tells us that there are some spirits in a person, region, or nation that cannot be overcome without fasting. Many believers struggle with certain limitations that they cannot seem to break through. A revelation of the power of fasting will result in victories that would not be ordinarily obtained. A life of consistent fasting will cause many victories to manifest. God's will is for every believer to live a life of victory with nothing being impossible. There is freedom from the torment of the enemy!
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Excellent information !!!
- By Dee on 02-03-17
By: John Eckhardt
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Lies I Taught in Medical School
- How Conventional Medicine Is Making You Sicker and What You Can Do to Save Your Own Life
- By: Robert Lufkin MD
- Narrated by: Jim Meskimen
- Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins
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For the first time in history, chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity plague our population on a global scale. From a seasoned physician, this paradigm-shifting book comprehensively explains the linked cause of chronic diseases and exposes the misconceptions prevalent in modern medicine. In Lies I Taught in Medical School, Robert Lufkin, MD, explains that metabolic dysfunction is the common underlying cause of most chronic diseases that has been overlooked for decades, providing the tools needed to prevent and reverse them in ourselves.
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Bold new perspectives
- By Shad on 07-10-24
By: Robert Lufkin MD
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Mastering a Fasting Lifestyle in 30 Days
- By: Dr. Mindy Pelz
- Narrated by: Dr. Mindy Pelz
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
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Fasting is the gateway to optimal health. Join best-selling author and super motivator Dr. Mindy Pelz as she guides you through a 3-day program to master fasting, so it becomes a lifestyle. Dr. Mindy knows there is not a one-size-fits-all system, and she teaches you to understand the key role that your hormones play and how to time your fast with your hormonal cycles-for both women and men. You'll learn how to detoxify and then renew at the cellular level, the different foods to eat to break your fast to amplify the healing effects, and many tips along the way.
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There is hope!
- By Ambutu Newsone on 07-06-23
By: Dr. Mindy Pelz
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- media witness
- 09-25-22
Fascinating book, one of a kind
Excellent storytelling from a master of his craft. The author turned his cover story for Harper’s in 2010 into this book. Erudite, yet accessible, it’s a tale worth reading/hearing if you have an interest in personal health, nutrition, and non-traditional medical curatives.
The reader does a fine job as well. I’ll have to keep an eye out for him.
A note to the producers: please mind the sibilance.
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- NANCY A WALKER
- 12-02-23
Great Information
Loved the history of fasting. Author’s turn of phrase and story telling made this a very enjoyable listen!
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- Homayoon Moradi
- 01-19-23
Best mentor during your next fast
I was planning to do a long fast but wanted a little support to put me in mood without spending thousands of euros in retreats. I couldn’t find a better mentor than this book.
The book became my friend during my fast. Explained to me the history, shared amazing stories, and dived into science of fasting in a very personable and often funny way.
I love it. Hope you too.
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- PEGI BLACK
- 05-25-23
Excellent perspective of healthcare today
Excellent historical and overall perspective of fasting along with the health crises today. As a health care provider I have been very moved by the content and agree it is an area the requires more research.
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- Christopher Fuller
- 09-16-24
Evidence of Fasting Benefits Comoelling
I first read Hendricks article years ago, and had over the years read about scientific support for the medicinal benefits of fasting. I was happy to discover he had expanded that article into a book. His research is meticulous. His recitation of fasting history gets a bit tedious but his first experiences at two fasting clinics, one in Europe and one in California are well-written and compelling. His condemnation of the institutional medical profession’s near total rejection of the medicinal benefits of fasting is non-hysterical, evidence-based, and reasoned. It is ever so clear that so-called modern medicine has been overwhelmed by some marvelous in-roads made by pharmaceuticals and now is so completely beholding to the money of BigPharma that it cannot, or refuses to, see alternative cures and remedies is science-based non-pharmaceutical fasting.
This book is well-worth the read. The author is a skilled journalist and writer, who convincingly argues that serious illness may be cured by fasting but only under guidance of skilled medical professionals - this is not to be done at home on your own.
We need our doctors to be more opened minded and our medical schools - who teaches nothing about diet and even less about fasting - to get with the science!!
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- Ken
- 01-28-25
Fantastic Information and Well Researched
This was an amazing book and the author should be commended for his detail and also for his skill in telling the story that he is providing in this book. I am grateful for the information regarding fasting and its many benefits and look forward to improving my health through fasting.
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- Tonya S
- 08-01-23
Awesome book!
Thoroughly enjoyed this informative, amusing story. The author's word choice and writing style were entertaining and kept the listener enthralled. I highly recommend to those already fasting daily like me as well as to those who have no information or inclination on the subject.
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- Nancy Mathews
- 05-24-23
Absolutely Fantastic!!!
Listen to this book if you want to learn the truth about how our amazing bodies can heal.
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- Jason A Cornish
- 02-16-25
As Good As It Can Be
This was one of the best non-fiction health books I have ever read/listened to. I really enjoyed the stories, personal experiences of the author, and the research all in one. The narration was really good. If you’re interested in the subject of fasting, this is the perfect book for you.
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- Daniel A.
- 03-11-23
Propaganda
Interesting history but biased and also a sly way to try an convince readers/listeners to go vegan like the author. Noticed some inconsistencies in the information the author was providing, either intentionally or through cognitive dissonance due to his already existing veganism beliefs.
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