Fasting and eating a plant-based, sugar-free, oil-free diet are powerful techniques that can help you lose weight and improve your overall health. In this episode, we talk with Alan Goldhamer, a licensed osteopathic physician and author of the book The Pleasure Trap, about these techniques and how to use them to achieve better health.
Water Fasting Benefits
Many people find that fasting helps them lose weight, feel more energized, and have better sleep. It also lowers the risk of chronic diseases and promotes autophagy, the process that repairs cells damaged by disease. However, fasting may not be the right option for everyone.
If you’re thinking about fasting, you should consult your doctor first. Some medical conditions, such as gout, can make it dangerous to fast without supervision. If you have these issues, it’s best to try a safer alternative like intermittent fasting or alternate-day fasting.
Doing a water fast can be an effective way to lose weight and improve your health, but you should not fast for more than 3 days or if you have medical conditions such as gout or diabetes. In addition, water fasting can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.
Aside from losing weight, water fasting can also prevent diseases like cancer. In some studies, fasting can boost the immune system and increase cancer cell death.
Dr. Alan Goldhamer, who founded TrueNorth Health Center, is a world-renowned expert on medically supervised water fasting. He’s helped thousands of people take back their health by using these techniques.
He’s the director of TrueNorth Health Center, a multidiscipline, 70-bed inpatient facility specializing in medically supervised water-only fasting.
His clinic specializes in a variety of health problems, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and lymphoma. He has supervised the fasts of over 10,000 patients and is one of the most experienced physicians in the world at guiding people on this therapeutic approach to healing.
What’s the best way to eat after a fast?
If you’re planning to fast, it’s important to plan your meals and snacks carefully. You should only eat light, healthy foods, such as vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fruit. It’s also important to avoid processed foods and sugar. You should also eat enough protein to support your needs, but not too much.
Doing a water fast doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. There are many programs that offer prepared meal kits and can help you stick to a healthy eating plan.
During a water fast, you should drink a lot of water to stay hydrated and keep your energy levels up. This can also reduce your appetite, making it easier to stick to the diet.
There are some risks associated with water fasting, including kidney damage and increased cholesterol levels. You should also be cautious if you’re pregnant or have high blood pressure. You should also avoid fasting if you have a history of heart attacks or strokes.
A water fast lasts 24-72 hours and should be done under medical supervision. It’s important to follow the instructions closely, as you can experience dizziness and weakness during the fast. You should also re-feed slowly after a fast to avoid discomfort.
