Dr. Toshia Myers is Executive Director and Research Director of the TrueNorth Health Foundation. Under her direction, TNHF has developed a pioneering research program that efficiently conducts cost-effective patient-centered clinical research into the sustained effects of prolonged water-only fasting on various aspects of human health. She has completed six clinical studies focused on topics ranging from safety to cardiovascular health.
During her tenure, Dr. Myers has also expanded TNHF’s educational outreach efforts, including clinician and scientist training. A renowned speaker and co-author of over twenty peer-reviewed articles, a text-book chapter, and numerous popular articles, she has recently co-authored the groundbreaking book, Can Fasting Save Your Life?
Dr. Myers holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Biological Sciences from Columbia University. She has completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the field of virology and the University of Copenhagen in the field of epigenetics. Dr. Myers’ own health journey led her to the exploration of fasting and diet as self-healing practices. She believes that everyone can benefit from the experiential knowledge about the body that comes with prolonged water-only fasting.