You can reach Dr. Scott at: 757-363-8571 drmscott43@gmail.com http://thyroidvirginiabeach.com   HEY GUYS! Welcome to another episode of Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! Today, we welcome Dr. Scott back on to answer YOUR questions! Not only that, but we are going to be testing our blood sugar AND keytone levels LIVE for all of you. You know what that means?? Click RIGHT HERE >https://youtu.be/vvHC6ol98xs to watch the video version! You are not going to want to just listen to this one! Enjoy today's episode of Waist Away!  YouTube Video:https://youtu.be/vvHC6ol98xs Potassium Video Referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnHQbsx-ERM QUESTIONS- Question 1- 0:40:07 Before I started IF, I was addicted to sugar! Now, when I skip the sugar in my coffee or tea in the morning before I break my fast at 12pm I get really tired and have headaches. I’ve only been really committed for about a week or two, so would you recommend I just keep pushing through? -Rhian from Las Vegas, Nevada Questions 2- 8:56 I can’t stand PLAIN water! I heard your podcast that you talked about all of the different acceptable drinks during a fast and found it really helpful. There is one drink that you didn’t address, which is club soda. I love some fizz, and feel like it would be okay since there aren’t any calories, or flavors. What do you think? -Andrea in Tennessee A: You are absolutely right, Unflavored and unsweetened are the two big things you are looking for and club soda fits the bill! Have as MUCH as you like! The only teeny tiny disclaimer is that I have heard a few people say that the bubbles make them hungry. So just be aware of this one thing, and drink away! Some people say the opposite that it makes them less hungry. Do what works for you. Question 3- 10:20 I LOVE your podcast and all the time you spend addressing the thyroid and hormonal issues. I suffer with PCOS and will go MONTHS without a period. But the best thing happened when I started Intermittent Fasting- my period became monthly and regular. I am so thankful for IF and for this podcast. What is the science behind it? -Michelle in Richmond A: I suffer from PCOS and have experienced the same regularity since I began IF. It’s great isn’t it! From what I’ve researched, PCOS is really connected to Insulin Resistance which we know IF is great for stabilizing! There’s been quite a few studies on PCOS and fasting and it almost ALWAYS has a positive effect. Here are some other benefits for it: 1) Cellular and Hormone Regeneration Studies show that when you practice intermittent fasting, important things happen to your cells and hormones: Your body’s cells begin a repair and waste removal process. Blood levels of human growth hormone (HGH) increase, which aids in fat burning and muscle gain. It also helps to regulate body fluids, bone growth, sugar and fat metabolism, and possibly heart function. Basically, HGH makes us fit and feel better. 2) Lower Insulin When you fast, blood levels of insulin drop dramatically, initiating fat burning. It may also lower your risk of type II diabetes since a recent study shows that fasting blood sugar has been reduced by 3-6%, while fasting insulin has been reduced by 20-31%. Before you get too excited, you should know that this data may not be reflective of both genders. A recent study on women showed that blood sugar control actually worsened after a 22-day long intermittent fasting regimen. 3) Weight Loss Limiting the timeframe in which you can eat will likely reduce the number of calories that you take in. Coupled with the decrease in insulin levels and the increase in human growth hormone, that can lead to weight loss by boosting your metabolism. Less calories + faster metabolism = weight loss. 4) Fight Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to detoxify their harmful effects. This stress has been linked in studies to aging and many chr