The top cause of type-two diabetes is insulin resistance, and fasting has been shown to eliminate or reverse type-two diabetes. Here’s what Dr. Alan had to say:
“Insulin resistance is caused by [an unhealthy] diet … [After fasting], patients’ blood sugar comes barrelling down because they stopped the [unhealthy] diet. … Even before we [begin] with fasting, [we first] make the dietary changes. And then once we start fasting, blood sugar level comes down, and insulin levels normalize, assuming we adopt a whole plant food SOS-free diet. SOS is the international symbol of danger and [in this case] stands for salt, oil, and sugar.” – Dr. Alan Goldhamer
Dr. Alan firmly believes that if we use fasting to normalize insulin function and blood sugar levels, and then adopt a health-promoting diet and exercise program, we can sustain the levels over the long term. But for those who are on medications, is it possible for them to achieve these levels?
“We see some severe hypersensitive patients … [who] may be on as many as five medications. … Our study on those 174 patients showed that [after fasting] they had blood pressure low enough to eliminate the need for all medication. … So people who started on 180 systolic blood pressure, their average drop will be 60 points … and they don’t have to go back on medication if they are willing to stay on the diet. … But if they go back to the salty and fatty processed food diet
Source: https://lewishowes.com/podcast/the-healing-power-of-water-only-fasting-with-dr-alan-goldhamer/
References:
1. TrueNorth Health Center: About Dr. Alan Goldhamer https://www.truenorthhealthcenter.com/about-alan-goldhamer
2. Dr. Alan Goldhamer and the Benefits of Water Fasting: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/dr-alan-goldhamer-and-the-benefits-of-water-fasting
3. The Health Benefits of Fasting: An Interview with Dr. Alan Goldhamer https://www.drweil.com/health-wellness/body-mind-spirit/lifestyle/the-health-benefits-of-fasting-an-interview-with-dr-alan-goldhamer/
4. Dr. Alan Goldhamer: A Pioneer in Whole-Food, Plant-Based Nutrition http://www.forksoverknives.com/dr-alan-goldhamer-a-pioneer-in-whole-food-plant-based-nutrition/
5. Dr. Alan Goldhamer and Water Fasting https://www.thealternativedaily.com/dr-alan-goldhamer-water-fasting
