The Fasting Expert: 40-Day Water-Only Fasting Could SAVE Your LIFE | Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Dr. Alan Goldhamer is a pioneering researcher and the founder and director of TrueNorth Health Center. We discuss the science behind water-only fasting and its potential to reverse chronic diseases. Dr. Goldhamer shares remarkable success stories and challenges conventional medical wisdom in this thought-provoking conversation. READ MORE👉🏾 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By… SQUARESPACE Get 10% OFF with code RichRoll 👉 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Google: Meal Planner: Voicing Change Book: Clips Channel: Newsletter: CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - ​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - ✩ Instagram - ✩ Twitter - ✩ Facebook - ✩ Strava - ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - ✩ Meals - ​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - ✩ Support - FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:43 Dr. Goldhamer’s History With Fasting 00:02:55 Comprehensive Rundown Of Fasting 00:04:05 Superiority Of Prolonged Water-Only Fasting 00:05:32 Patient Fasting Duration And Supervision 00:08:14 Visceral Fat And Chronic Lifestyle Diseases 00:09:33 Preferential Mobilization Of Visceral Fat 00:12:02 Water-Only Fasting Protocol 00:14:10 Medication Management During Fasting 00:16:26 Long-Term Results Of Fasting 00:18:53 Controversy Around Alternative Cancer Management 00:20:18 Safety And Adverse Effects Of Fasting 00:22:30 Physiological Changes During Fasting 00:23:31 Comparison Of Fasting And Exercise 00:27:00 Fasting’s Impact On Healthy Individuals 00:29:57 Sponsor Break - SquareSpace 00:31:04 Fasting For Healthy Lifespan 00:33:15 What Would A Healthy Person Get Out Of A Water Fast? 00:34:37 The Physiological Effects Of A Water Fast 00:36:53 Role Of The Liver In Fasting 00:37:39 Long-Term Effects Of Fasting 00:39:22 Understanding Appetite And Hunger 00:41:57 The Impact Of Fasting On Sleep And Quality Of Sleep 00:43:52 The Psychological Empowerment Of Fasting 00:45:43 The Global Health Crisis And The Role Of Processed Foods 00:46:44 The Pleasure Trap And The Effects Of Salt, Oil, And Sugar 00:48:40 The Debate On The Necessity Of A Whole Plant Food SOS-Free Diet 00:55:06 The Impact Of Sodium And The Importance Of Salt Restriction 00:56:39 The Whole Plant Food SOS-Free Diet Explained 00:58:59 Cravings And Behavior Change 01:01:10 Social Challenges And Recovery 01:03:11 Social Strategies And Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 01:04:47 Caloric Restriction And SOS Diet 01:06:19 Psychological Overlays And Volume Issues 01:07:49 Social Navigation And Practical Solutions 01:11:26 Tribalism Around Diet And Dietary Views 01:13:42 Acceptance And Shift In Medical Establishment 01:15:47 Future Studies And Sample Size 01:18:18 Replication Of TrueNorth Model 01:19:29 Integrating Fasting Into Conventional Healthcare 01:20:17 Luxury Spa Model vs. TrueNorth Model 01:22:44 Success Stories Of Fasting For Medical Conditions 01:30:31 Challenges And Considerations For Fasting 01:31:38 Remote Fasting And Telemedicine 01:34:45 Supportive Doctors And Patient Resistance 01:36:23 Safety Considerations For Fasting 01:37:47 Determining Candidate Suitability 01:39:23 Personal Fasting Practice 01:41:26 Radical Approach To Health 01:44:12 Prescription For Health 01:44:51 Concluding Thoughts 01:46:08 Credits * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I’m Rich Roll. I’m a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I’m a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast