Dr. Alan Goldhamer

Dr. Alan Goldhamer is an expert in the use of medically supervised, water-only fasting.  He is the founder
and has been the director of TrueNorth Health Center since 1984 and has supervised the fasting and
care of more than 25,000 patients.  TrueNorth Health is a multidisciplinary practice that includes doctors
of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy and psychology.  Its healthcare providers treat
patients with conditions ranging from high blood pressure and diabetes to autoimmune disorders and
lymphoma.  The Center is the largest facility in the world specializing in medically supervised water-only
fasting and a premier training facility for doctors to gain certification in the supervision of therapeutic
fasting.
Dr. Goldhamer is the author of The Health Promoting Cookbook and co-author of The Pleasure Trap –
Mastering the Hidden Force That Undermines Health and Happiness and the new book, Can Fasting Save
Your Life. He has helped author numerous studies and case reports published in peer-reviewed
journals.  He is a frequent lecturer, speaking on the use of fasting and diet in the restoration of optimum
health.