Today we have a special treat for you.
Once our alumni have graduated from our Level 1 program, Mastering the Art and Science of Gastrointestinal Healing, we invite them to join our ongoing free continuing education series offer clinical Q&As, business strategy Q&As, and invite thought leaders to come speak to us on a given topic. This is training exclusively available to our alumni community.
Today, we’re going to share one such interview with you. This is one of our favorite interviews from the summer of 2020, as the thought leader we interview is Cynthia Thurlow, who is not only one of the world’s leading experts on intermittent fasting, but also an Institute of Restorative Health alumni. Cynthia is a nurse practitioner and internationally known women’s health expert. We had a wonderful in-depth conversation about the ins and outs of intermittent fasting and how to support clients with this powerful tool. (If you think you know everything about intermittent fasting, watch this interview anyhow. I had been using this tool myself and with clients for years when I interviewed Cynthia and I still learned a ton!)
Interview with Cynthia Thurlow
Cynthia’s new book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation: the 45-day Program for Women to Lose Stubborn Weight, Improve Hormonal Health, and Slow Aging, is available for preorder now. With so much of the research and information about intermittent fasting being focused on men, this resource for women is invaluable.
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FAQ
The following frequently asked questions expand on the key concepts discussed in this interview and provide additional context for practitioners interested in intermittent fasting.
Who can benefit from learning about intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting can be a valuable clinical tool for practitioners who support clients with nutrition and lifestyle interventions. The interview highlights its application in practice and emphasizes helping practitioners understand how to use it thoughtfully with clients.
Why is intermittent fasting an important topic for functional and restorative health practitioners?
Intermittent fasting is presented as a powerful therapeutic tool that practitioners can incorporate into client care. The interview focuses on helping clinicians better understand its practical application rather than simply explaining the concept.
Why is practitioner education important when using intermittent fasting with clients?
Practitioner education helps clinicians apply intermittent fasting more effectively and thoughtfully. The interview demonstrates that even experienced practitioners can gain new insights into implementation and clinical decision-making.
What does this interview cover about intermittent fasting?
The interview explores the practical ins and outs of intermittent fasting and discusses how practitioners can support clients using this approach. It is intended as an educational resource for clinicians seeking a deeper understanding of the topic.
Why might experienced practitioners still learn something new about intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a nuanced topic with evolving clinical applications. The author notes having used intermittent fasting personally and with clients for years while still learning valuable new perspectives from the discussion.
How can practitioners support clients using intermittent fasting?
The interview focuses on helping practitioners better understand how to support clients who choose to use intermittent fasting. It emphasizes learning from clinical experience and expert guidance rather than relying solely on general knowledge.
Why is women’s health an important consideration when discussing intermittent fasting?
The interview highlights that much of the existing intermittent fasting research has focused on men. Resources that specifically address women’s health can therefore provide valuable additional perspective for practitioners.
Who is Cynthia Thurlow, and why is her perspective on intermittent fasting valuable?
Cynthia Thurlow is a nurse practitioner, internationally recognized women’s health expert, and Institute of Restorative Health alumnus. The interview presents her as a leading expert on intermittent fasting with extensive experience educating practitioners.
Why is research focused specifically on women important for intermittent fasting?
The article notes that much of the available intermittent fasting research has centered on men. As a result, resources developed specifically for women help address an important gap in practitioner education.
What educational resources are available for learning more about intermittent fasting?
The article includes an in-depth interview with Cynthia Thurlow and highlights her book, Intermittent Fasting Transformation, as an additional educational resource. Together, these resources offer practitioners opportunities to deepen their understanding of intermittent fasting.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Margaret Floyd Barry, FNTP MRHP is owner and Executive Director of the Institute of Restorative Health. She’s a functional nutritionist, author, speaker, educator, and real food advocate. Through years of experience working with the most complex client cases, including reversing her own autoimmune condition, Margaret uses a powerful system for restoring health by addressing the root cause of illness.
Today, Margaret teaches fellow practitioners the same proven system she uses to get her clients life-changing results through the Institute of Restorative Health – a two-year comprehensive functional nutrition certification program for qualified health professionals. Margaret also runs Restorative Corporate Wellness, a team of Restorative Health Practitioners facilitating health transformations with corporate clients. She is the author of Eat Naked and its follow-up cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. She’s also the host of the Clinician’s Corner podcast, where she interviews some of the world’s top experts in the fields of functional health and nutrition.
