Today’s Solutions: December 19, 2025

Intermittent fasting is one of the oldest dietary interventions and healing traditions known to mankind, helping people to lose weight, gain muscle, combat brain fog, and feel healthier overall. And as you might have noticed, it’s quickly found its way back into the mainstream with more and more influential figures swearing by it publicly. But what does intermittent fasting really entail? Is it worth giving a shot? Before you try it out, it’s best you get an understanding of the intermittent fasting basics and how each method of it differs. This guide will provide you with the in’s and out’s of intermittent fasting so you can see if it’s right for you.

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