Dr. Alan Goldhamer: How Fasting Reverses Disease | Ep 140

“It's not the pills and the potions that are responsible for the outcome. It's the body's own natural ability to heal itself.” -Dr. AlanIn this episode, Dr Espen sits down with Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder and director of the True North Health Center, to explore the transformative power of medically supervised water fasting. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Goldhamer shares insights into how fasting can help reverse chronic diseases, including hypertension, autoimmune disorders, and even certain types of cancer.About our guest:Dr. Goldhamer has been the director of the TrueNorth Health Center for over 40 years.  TrueNorth is the largest facility in the work specializing in medically supervised water fasting.  He is the co-author of Can Fasting Save Your Life and The Pleasure Trap.📲Find out more about Dr. AlanWebsite: www.truenorthhealth.comDr. Goldhamer's book: Can Fasting Save Your Life?https://www.healthpromoting.com/store/book/can-fasting-save-your-life📲Find out more about Dr EspenWebsite: https://drespen.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drespenwoldjensenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_espen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_espen💡Episode Highlights:00:00:00 - Episode Trailer00:02:39 - The Science of Fasting00:05:18 - Physical Benefits of Water Fasting00:10:30 - Common Ground of Chronic Diseases00:15:50 - Whole Plant Foods and Health00:18:20 - Processed Foods and Overeating00:23:36 - Breaking the Pleasure Trap00:25:04 - Fasting Protocol Overview00:30:52 - Autophagy and Fasting00:33:36 - Removing Toxins for Health00:37:40 - Challenges of Food Addiction00:40:30 - Fasting for Women00:50:01 - Fasting and its Influence on Spiritual Awakening00:56:17 - Fasting Can Treat Sick People01:05:05 - Message To The World