Frequently Asked Questions

Fasting is the deliberate abstention from food for a specified period, offering numerous health benefits. It promotes weight loss, improves metabolic health, and supports cellular repair processes. In our program, you will learn about various fasting methods tailored to your lifestyle, schedule, and goals. 

Regular fasting (you will learn what is optimum for you in the program) is good for everyone, but intermittent fasting may not be the best approach for some people. 

While fasting can offer amazing benefits, individual responses may vary. It's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any fasting regimen.

Water fasting has proven to have many benefits. However, since you are not receiving any nutrition during a water fast, we do not recommend it for more than 1-2 days without medical supervision.

Yes, if you do the juice fast the way we recommend, you will produce ketones. 

Yes, studies suggest that you will enter both autophagy and mitophagy states on the type of fasts we recommend.

According to studies conducted by Dr. Valter Longo, you will reset your immune system when doing certain types of fasts for 72 hours (3 days). In our program you will learn how to do just that.

This is only an issue when your juices are made solely from fruits. The formulas we recommend consist of mostly vegetable juices with only 20-30 percent fruit juices. 

Proper hydration is essential for overall health, supporting bodily functions, skin elasticity, joint lubrication, and cognitive function. In our program, you'll learn about optimal water intake based on your body type, season, and exercise level. You will also learn about the potential harms and the benefits of different water temperatures, and the best types of water for your health.

Staying well-hydrated promotes a feeling of fullness and boosts metabolism, aiding in weight management.

Yes, excessive water intake can lead to water intoxication. Our program provides guidance on the appropriate amount of water for your body type.

Yes, cardiologists know this well and recommend that we are always properly hydrated. 

Studies have shown a link between processed foods and many health risks. A whole foods diet, inspired by both longevity cultures and the latest in science, provides essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. It supports overall well-being, weight management, and cardiovascular health.

Science has shown that one can be healthy on any diet, vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore, provided most of the ingredients are whole plants. While a plant-based diet has numerous benefits, and is the one we recommend, individual dietary preferences may vary. Consultation with a healthcare professional is recommended for personalized guidance.

Leading doctors and experts, including Dr. Valter Longo, Joel Fuhrman M.D., Michael Greger M.D., and food writer and journalist Michael Pollan, endorse a plant-based diet as the healthiest choice.

As Dr. Michael Pollan suggests, it is advisable to “eat whole foods, mostly plants, not too much.” So, by plant-based we simply mean a diet that is fully or primarily consisting of plants and no or only small amounts of animal products.

While we personally advocate for a whole foods vegan diet, our program is adaptable to any diet—be it vegetarian, vegan, or omnivorous—if it primarily emphasizes plant-based choices. The focus of this program is on promoting overall health rather than endorsing a specific diet. It's crucial to recognize that certain vegans and vegetarians may adopt suboptimal dietary habits, relying extensively on processed foods, leading to an unhealthy lifestyle. Similarly, many omnivores may also have a suboptimal diet characterized by an excessive intake of processed calories, meat, and dairy.

Yes, we endorse an alkaline diet, but with a clarification. There are numerous misconceptions surrounding the concept of an alkaline diet. In our program, we provide an explanation of what an alkaline diet entails, why it is significant for maintaining optimal health, and why it represents a nutrient-rich and antioxidant-rich approach to food consumption.

Adaptogenic herbs help the body adapt to stress, offering benefits such as stress reduction, improved energy levels, cognitive function, and immune support. Our program endorse the usage of these herbs for enhanced health benefits.

Studies have shown that many artificially made vitamins are not properly utilized by the body. Herbs, on the other hand, are absorbed in the body similarly to nutrients in foods. In comparison to medical drugs, herbs also deliver essential nutrients to the body. However, individual responses to supplements may vary. It is strongly advised to consult with a healthcare professional before incorporating adaptogens into one's routine to ensure their suitability for individual health conditions.

Yes, we may suggest using various herbs in conjunction with dietary changes depending on individual needs.

A combination of cardio, weightlifting, and everyday activities is crucial for overall health, promoting heart health, muscle mass, bone density, and weight management.

Yes, brisk walking, walking up hill, and hiking offers significant health benefits, promoting cardiovascular health and overall well-being. Walking and hiking are accessible to individuals of various fitness levels.

Slow yoga enhances flexibility, balance, and mental well-being. It is suitable for all fitness levels, fostering a sense of calm and reducing stress.

Yes, our program introduces foundational slow yoga exercises accessible to individuals at any level of yoga expertise.

Meditation offers a profound combination of spiritual and health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mental well-being, and positive effects on cardiovascular health.

Our program covers diverse meditation styles, including mindfulness, concentration, and mantra meditation techniques.

Mindfulness meditation is a stress reduction technique which helps us to calmly observe emotions, thoughts, and bodily sensations in a detached manner. Concentration meditation includes mindfulness, but the added use of focus and a mantra enables the mind to go deeper into a state of inner flow and bliss. This has been documented by writers and researchers, including science and religion writer Robert Wright.

If your keto diet is high in the consumption of vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, and beans, then yes, you can certainly adopt this program.

If your doctor or medical team agrees, collaboration is possible and can yield positive outcomes. In the context of prescribed medications, we do not give advice nor do we suggest changes to your medication.

Both Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Joel Fuhrman suggest that heart disease can be both prevented and reversed with a plant-based diet. Similarly, Dr. Valter Longo has proven the benefits of fasting for heart disease. Dr. Dean Ornish has also proven the great benefits of meditation and yoga in reversing heart disease. Please consult with your primary care doctor as well if reversing heart disease is your goal.

Studies have shown that fasting and plant-based diets can reverse Diabetes II and hypoglycemia, and that has also been our experience. Please consult with your primary care doctor as well if reversing Diabetes II is your goal.