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  • The approach of alternating Accelerate days with Activate days is based on the scientifically validated mechanism of “alternate-day fasting” although there is no fasting on this diet in the true sense of the word.

    The 17 Day Diet Dr. Mike Moreno 2010

  • That loans are being piled on them, with attendant burden of taxes in the future, in addition to the current misery inflicted on them of restricted alternate-day supply of the precious fluid is, seemingly, of no concern to the government.

    Killing a Thriving Wetland in Iraq 2009

  • White airmen who had no desire to compete with blacks for the attention of English women supported the system of alternate-day leaves, even though it restricted their own freedom.

    Masters of the Air Donald L. Miller 2006

  • You might see alternate-day delivery, or you might even see twice-weekly delivery.

    mail delivery 2004

  • I also tried and liked alternate-day, 24-hour fasting, but figure my current protocol is more paleo-like.

    Fast way to better health | The Blog of Michael R. Eades, M.D. 2006

  • White airmen who had no desire to compete with blacks for the attention of English women supported the system of alternate-day leaves, even though it restricted their own freedom.

    Masters of the Air Donald L. Miller 2006

  • FuturePundit takes a look at research indicating that alternate-day fasting may produce the same life-extension benefits for mice as calorie restriction:

    The Speculist: March 2005 Archives 2005

  • FuturePundit takes a look at research indicating that alternate-day fasting may produce the same life-extension benefits for mice as calorie restriction:

    The Speculist: Alternating Fast Extends Life? 2005

  • Some studies suggest that the alternate-day method may be just as effective as the daily method but have less side effects.

    THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN ROBIN DIBNER 1994

  • However, some physicians may prescribe an alternate-day steroid regimen, which requires taking a higher dose every other day.

    THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN ROBIN DIBNER 1994

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