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  • Dr. Alan Goldhamer - How Fasting Can Support Your Recovery and When to Do It

Dr. Alan Goldhamer - How Fasting Can Support Your Recovery and When to Do It

Tuesday 2nd April 2024

Discover how fasting can support your recovery journey with expert tips from Dr. Alan Goldhamer on 'The Mindful Injury Recovery Talks with Dr. Maya Novak'.
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Fasting for Recovery: Expert Tips from Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Episode Overview

  • Rest is crucial during fasting to ensure fat reserves are burned instead of protein.
  • Professional guidance is essential for safe and effective fasting.
  • Different types of fasting can aid in conditions like obesity and high blood pressure.
  • A plant-based diet can reduce inflammation and speed up recovery.
  • Fasting can help reset your relationship with food.
What you want to do is mobilise fat reserves, detoxify, and preserve your lean tissue.
Ever wondered if fasting could be the missing piece in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'The Mindful Injury Recovery Talks with Dr. Maya Novak', Dr. Alan Goldhamer, director of the True North Health Center, shares his expertise on how fasting can support your recovery and the best ways to approach it. Dr. Goldhamer breaks down the science behind fasting, emphasising the importance of resting while fasting to ensure your body burns fat reserves instead of protein.
He also discusses the dangers of unsupervised fasting and why professional guidance is crucial. Dr. Maya Novak, known for her mindful healing methods, adds her own experiences with fasting, highlighting common mistakes and how to avoid them. You'll learn about the different types of fasting, from intermittent to water-only, and how they can help with conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and even some cancers. Dr.
Goldhamer explains why a plant-based diet can be beneficial for healing and how eliminating certain foods can reduce inflammation and speed up recovery. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimise performance or someone dealing with physical trauma, this episode offers valuable insights into making fasting a safe and effective part of your recovery plan. Dr. Goldhamer also touches on the psychological aspects of fasting, explaining how it can help reset your relationship with food and improve your overall health.
With practical advice and real-life examples, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in holistic healing methods. Don't miss out on these valuable tips that could make a significant difference in your recovery journey. Ready to explore how fasting can aid your recovery? Tune in to gain practical advice and expert insights that could transform your approach to healing.