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PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Ep. 255: Alan Goldhamer, DC - Can Fasting Save Your Life?

Jun 27, 2024
Dr. Alan Goldhamer, director of True North Health Center, specializes in supervised water-only fasting. He discusses the staggering results of over 25,000 fasting cases, emphasizing the crucial difference between fasting and starving. Goldhamer critiques modern diets, linking unhealthy eating habits to obesity and other health risks. He highlights fasting's benefits for conditions like hypertension and its potential role in disease prevention. The conversation also touches on the importance of a plant-based diet for long-lasting health improvements.
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Quick takeaways

  • Fasting, particularly water-only fasting, can lead to remarkable health improvements, including weight loss, disease reversal, and enhanced metabolic function.
  • Recognizing and addressing visceral fat is essential for long-term health, as it significantly increases the risk of diseases like heart disease and diabetes.

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Benefits and Insights of Fasting

Fasting offers a multitude of health benefits, with evidence suggesting it can lead to disease reversal, weight loss, and improved metabolic conditions. Dr. Alan Goldhammer, a leading figure in water-only fasting, emphasizes the importance of this practice at the True North Health Center, where supervised fasts have transformed the lives of over 25,000 patients. Insights from the newly published book, 'Can Fasting Save Your Life?', indicate that fasting can fundamentally change an individual's health trajectory, enabling them to reclaim their wellness. However, the effectiveness of fasting is contingent upon subsequent lifestyle choices, highlighting that reverting back to unhealthy eating habits negates the positive effects of fasting.

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