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The Autoimmune RESET
VJ Hamilton is a nutritionist, scientist, and autoimmune disease expert who founded The Autoimmunity Nutritionist Clinic, a Nutritional Therapy and Functional Medicine clinic specialising in autoimmune disease.
VJ combines her lived experience overcoming autoimmune disease symptoms with her knowledge of nutrition, health, biochemistry, and immunology to provide you with the most up-to-date research on autoimmune disease.
The Autoimmune RESET aims to provide you with the education and resources to empower you to take steps to transform your health and feel better than ever.
In each episode, VJ will share simple ways to uplevel your diet and lifestyle, key learnings from her own journey reversing autoimmune disease, and inspirational stories from those who have reset their autoimmune symptoms and are now thriving in life.
Health practitioners, mind and body experts, and scientists will be joining VJ as guests on the show, as well as those who have inspirational stories to share and are now thriving in everyday life!
And don't miss the short episodes every Friday, The Friday 5, in which VJ shares five healthy must-haves for you to explore over the weekend.
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Fasting for Immune Health: What to Know Before You Start
Fasting can be a powerful tool for immune health, inflammation, and cellular repair — but only when it’s done in a way that supports your body, not depletes it. In this episode, I explore how to use fasting strategically to work with your immune system and hormones, not against them.
We cover:
- The different types of fasting — and how each one affects the body
- What autophagy really is, and when it’s activated
- How fasting may support metabolism, inflammation, and longevity
- Why some people feel worse when they fast (hint: vitamin D plays a key role)
- Fasting with your menstrual cycle
- Autoimmunity, MCAS, adrenal health, and post-viral fatigue — when fasting helps and when it harms
- My personal experience with the Fasting Mimicking Diet (ProLon) — and why I’m doing it again
- Simple tips to manage hunger and cravings
- A must-watch new documentary on food, aging, and the future of health featuring Dr. Valter Longo
If you’re ready to try the Fasting Mimicking Diet, you can get 20% off your ProLon 5-Day kit — including their new organic version — using the code VICTORIA at prolon.co.uk.
Tune in now and learn how to fast in a way that truly supports your immune system, hormones, and long-term health.
You can watch Fasting and the Longevity Revolution here.
If you are ready for change, download your free copy of The Autoimmunity Recovery Plan here so you can get started.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your medications, supplements, or treatment plan — especially if you have a diagnosed autoimmune condition.
Some resources or products mentioned in this episode may include affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through them — at no additional cost to you. I only recommend tools and products I believe in and use with clients.
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