07/17/2025
You’ve probably heard that intermittent fasting can help with weight, inflammation, and energy. And for some women, that’s true.
But here’s what most of these posts aren't mentioning:
🔬 The majority of fasting studies have been done on men (or male mice).
🧬 And when research does include women, it often overlooks hormonal fluctuations, cycle phases, and the unique stress response women experience.
That’s a big problem because female physiology isn’t just “a smaller version of male physiology.” It’s dynamic. It shifts week to week, especially during reproductive years, perimenopause, and beyond.
In some cases, fasting can support hormone balance and metabolic health.
In others, it can disrupt ovulation, increase anxiety, or throw your system into a deeper stress response.
This is why we always ask:
👉 Was this research done on people like you?
👉 What phase of life are you in?
👉 How’s your stress, your sleep, your cycle?
Trends don’t heal people, personalized care does.
At Vail Valley Wellness, we help you understand your patterns, read your labs through a holistic lens, and create plans that respect both science and your lived experience.
Because what works for one body might backfire in another, but we're not going to let that happen to you.
Call to schedule a consultation with one of our acupuncturists today.