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  1. Exam Room Podcast

  2. Nov 12, 2024

Fasting: Scientifically Proven Health Benefits | Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Fasting: Scientifically Proven Health Benefits | Dr. Alan Goldhamer

The scientifically proven benefits of fasting are explained by a leading fasting expert.

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Does fasting work for weight loss? Yes! Research shows that fasting can be extremely effective for losing unwanted pounds.

Dr. Alan Goldhamer, a leading fasting expert, explains that vital nutrients quickly return to the body following a fast while fat that is lost does not.

The author of Could Fasting Save Your Life? joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll for an insightful discussion.

In This Episode

  • Are you a good candidate for fasting?
  • What is visceral fat?
  • Why does visceral fat act like a tumor?
  • Can fasting get rid of visceral fat?
  • How to reintroduce food after fasting
  • Can fasting help gallstones?
  • How do toxins exit the body while fasting?
  • Will you feel tired while fasting?
  • How will fasting change your tastebuds?
  • Will you be hungry while fasting?

Dr. Goldhamer is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center and has helped over 21,000 patients optimize their health through fasting.

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