Testimony of a cancer conqueror regarding benefits of intermittent fasting
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Story of Sejal Bhavin Upadhyay, 50 yrs
Her world shattered when she was diagnosed to have multiple myeloma in August 2020.
She started 16 hour fasting (8 hour eating window) on a daily basis.
#CANCER

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Her disease was brought under control within third cycle of chemotherapy. She has continued to practice intermittent fasting since then (>2 yrs).
She also practices complete fasting for 48 hours at the time of #chemotherapy.
#fasting #nutrition #diet

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She practices intermittent fasting (+complete fasting for 2 days every 15 days), ensuring she doesn't lose weight. (Her weight is ideal for her height). Lower body weight (than ideal) can lower immunity.
She also practiced fasting during Navratri, inspired by @narendramodi ji

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She felt totally energized and danced all 9 nights, full of energy (in complete fasting state with only water permitted).
Her multiple myeloma is in complete remission now; she is continuing chemo as advised by her hematologist.

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Conclusions
1. Intermittent fasting (along with chemo) has helped Sejal achieve complete control of cancer at the earliest,
2. She faced very few chemo-related adverse effects due to IF,
3. She feels energetic and enjoying life to the fullest despite her illness owing to IF.