E4 - Dr. Alan Goldhamer: Mental Health and Fasting: The Solution No One is Talking About

In this episode of The Spiritual Psychiatrist, Dr. Samuel Lee delves into the fascinating realm of mental health and fasting with esteemed guest, Dr. Alan Goldhamer, founder of True North Health Center. Together, they explore the profound benefits of water-only fasting and its integral role alongside diet, sleep, and exercise in achieving holistic health and well-being. Dr. Goldhamer discusses the benefits of water-only fasting and the role of diet, sleep, and exercise in achieving optimal health. He emphasizes the importance of addressing the root cause of health issues and the body's innate ability to heal itself. Dr. Goldhamer also highlights the impact of fasting on the gut microbiome and the reset of taste buds. He advocates for a sugar, oil, and salt-free diet to promote overall well-being. Lastly, he provides his perspective on the keto diet. This conversation covers various topics related to fasting, diet, and health. The chapters include discussions on fasting mimicking diets and ketosis, the dangers of excessive micronutrients, the problem with dietary excess, the limitations of medications for mental health, changing the environment for better mental health, the potential of True North Health Center, the innate healing power of the body, the benefits of fasting for healthy individuals, creating a conducive healing environment, training doctors in whole plant food diets and fasting, and the importance of sticking to your beliefs. Story Notes: Dr. Alan Goldhamer The Flaws of Traditional Medical Care The Cause of Health and Disease The Role of Diet, Sleep, and Exercise The Benefits of Water-Only Fasting The Psychological and Emotional Benefits of Fasting The Keto Diet and its Perspective The Dangers of Excessive Micronutrients The Problem with Dietary Excess The Limitations of Medications for Mental Health Creating a Conducive Healing Environment Training Doctors in Whole Plant Food Diets and Fasting