“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. Alan

In 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. Alan

Website: www.truenorthhealth.com

Dr. Goldhamer's book: Can Fasting Save Your Life?

https://www.healthpromoting.com/store/book/can-fasting-save-your-life

📲Find out more about Dr Espen

Website: https://drespen.com/

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💡Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Episode Trailer

00:02:39 - The Science of Fasting

00:05:18 - Physical Benefits of Water Fasting

00:10:30 - Common Ground of Chronic Diseases

00:15:50 - Whole Plant Foods and Health

00:18:20 - Processed Foods and Overeating

00:23:36 - Breaking the Pleasure Trap

00:25:04 - Fasting Protocol Overview

00:30:52 - Autophagy and Fasting

00:33:36 - Removing Toxins for Health

00:37:40 - Challenges of Food Addiction

00:40:30 - Fasting for Women

00:50:01 - Fasting and its Influence on Spiritual Awakening

00:56:17 - Fasting Can Treat Sick People

01:05:05 - Message To The World