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Strategies for Extraordinary Hea Th and Longevity . ........ INCLUDES 7 WEEK PROGRAM ... \ :.:- Strategies for Extraordinary Hea�th and Longevity BEYOND FASTING Strategies for Extraordinary Health and Longevity Dr. Daniel Pompa Published by Revelation Health, LLC Copyright © 2019 by Revelation Health LLC This book is a work that offers health, wellness, and fitness information, and is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, either directly or indirectly, as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems. The author's intent is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your healthcare professional due to content in this book. In the event you use any of the information in this book, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professionals before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal, or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have, or suspect that you have a medical problem contact your healthcare provider promptly. Information and statements about dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced by any mechanical, photographic, or electronic process, or in the form of phonographic recording; nor may it be stored in a retrieval system, transmitted, or otherwise copied for public or private use—other than for "fair use" as brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews—without prior permission of Revelation Health. The information contained in this document is proprietary and may not be used or disclosed except as expressly authorized in writing by the author. While all attempts have been made to verify information provided in this publication, Revelation Health assumes no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, or omissions that may appear in this publication. Any slights of people or organizations are unintentional. Company names and product names mentioned in this publication may have trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. BEYOND FASTING Strategies for Extraordinary Health and Longevity Printed in the United States of America. ISBN 978-1-7337131-0-8 ii Dedicated to Merily, my wife, the love of my life, and the most extraordinary person I know. iii TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD BY BEN GREENFIELD ..................................................................... vii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................................................................................. ix INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 CHAPTER 1—WEEK ONE: CONVERTING TO KETOGENIC STARTING FAT ADAPTATION ............................................................................................................ 5 CHAPTER 2—WEEK TWO: EATING LESS OFTEN ............................................ 23 CHAPTER 3—WEEK THREE: INTERMITTENT FASTING AND THE EATING WINDOW .......................................................................................................... 31 CHAPTER 4—WEEK FOUR: DIET VARIATION FEAST/FAMINE CYCLING THE 5-1-1 RULE ................................................................................................................. 43 CHAPTER 5—WEEK FIVE: DIET VARIATION FEAST/FAMINE CYCLING, THE 4-2-1 RULE ................................................................................................................. 71 CHAPTER 6—WEEK SIX: THE FIVE-DAY WATER FAST .................................. 79 CHAPTER 7—WEEK SEVEN: THE REFEED ....................................................... 129 CHAPTER 8—POST-FAST: CELLULAR DETOX: A SOLUTION TO WHY YOU STRUGGLE TO FAT ADAPT AND DO NOT FEEL WELL ..................... 137 CHAPTER 9: ADDITIONAL STEMNOMIC SOLUTIONS: TAKING STEM CELL FUNCTION TO THE NEXT LEVEL .............................................................. 145 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................ 161 MEAL PLANS AND RECIPES .................................................................................. 165 FEAST DAY FRIENDLY RECIPES (HIGHER CARBOHYDRATE) ............ 222 ENDNOTES ...................................................................................................................... 251 APPENDIX ....................................................................................................................... 279 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .............................................................................. 295 ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND HIS WORK ......................................................... 297 ADVANCE PRAISE FOR BEYOND FASTING .................................................. 301 v FOREWORD BY BEN GREENFIELD Dr. Pompa is not only a colleague with a shared interest in helping people to heal at the cellular level, but he is also a close friend of mine. My dear friend, Dr. Isaac Jones, introduced me to Dr. Pompa. I was in the backcountry of Utah taking part in a bow hunting and obstacle course racing competition. Dr. Pompa and his wife, Merily, were kind enough to allow my sore, bedraggled, and bloodied body into their home to recover after the event. That recovery was complete with organic wine, grass- fed steak, detoxification, and all manner of bio-hacking geekery. I realized right then I’d met a true kindred spirit and a man who shares my passion for innovative techniques geared towards total optimization of the mind, body, and spirit. He has an interesting story too. After years of struggling with chronic illness, Dr. Pompa rebuilt his health from the ground up. Since then, he has worked directly with sick clients from all over the world to help them do the same. Over the past decade, he has become a well-recognized expert on topics like fasting, diet variation, and cellular detoxification. He has collaborated with some of the world’s greatest health professionals, scientists, and enthusiasts. Together through studying the scientific literature, clinical observation, and self-experimentation, he and his colleagues have put together what I consider to be some very innovative protocols for maximizing health and longevity. Dr. Pompa is mainly known for his True Cellular Detox (TCD) program, which is a safe and comprehensive approach to detoxification. He also leads a nationwide network of functional medicine doctors called Health Centers of the Future (HCF), through which these protocols are implementing into hundreds of private practices across the U.S. Thousands of people around the world have been able to benefit from his body of work through his website, social media, podcasts, and doctors. Today, there are millions of people around the world suffering from the symptoms of premature aging and chronic degenerative diseases. We see epidemics of metabolic and inflammatory-based illnesses, such as cancers, auto-immune conditions, Alzheimer’s dementia, Type 2 diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, and psychiatric disorders. All of these seem to be occurring at younger and younger ages. There is a great need for tools and vii strategies that people can use to maximize their body’s ability to keep optimal health and vitality. Research tells us that stress, age, poor diet, and environmental toxins are some of the main culprits that are driving these conditions. All these issues cause inflammation and deplete us of our precious stem cells. Our stem cells are the body’s main tools for supporting youth and the ability to heal from injury or disease. The book you’re now reading holds all of Dr. Pompa’s best protocols and strategies wrapped up into a seven-week plan. This information is targeted to maximize your body’s ability to produce and use new stem cells. Its central premise is to make you highly fat adapted. That way, you are more easily able to take on a five-day water or partial fast during Week 6. Week 6 is where the peak of your body’s autophagy and stem cell production occurs. It supplies practical steps each week to prepare you for the fast, plus many adjunctive strategies that increase stem cell activity, stem cell mobilization, and much more. This whole category of stem cell enhancing strategies that Dr. Pompa has utilized is an excellent adjunct to the emerging field of regenerative medicine. Harnessing the power of stem cells is the future of healthcare. If you relish the idea of shedding stubborn fat, turning back the hands on your biological clock, having more energy, increased brain function, better sleep, and faster recovery, then this book is right up your alley! viii ACKNOWLEDGMENTS My breakthrough for this book occurred because of an exceptional group of people who encouraged me to push through my challenges, understanding that the world needs to know this information. Because of dyslexia, I learned to read much later than most and have struggled with writing. Special thanks to Warren Phillips and Jeff Hayes for consistently providing reliable support and pushing me to get this book done because people need to hear
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