The Benefits of Fasting
Apr 13th, 2007 by Raylen
Fasting is a ritual that has been observed since the beginning of time for both religious and medical reasons. In fact, fasting has been found to be an excellent way to help the body cure itself. Even Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, has recognized the many health benefits of fasting.
One of the main things fasting does to help the body is that it gives the digestive system a break form its work of digesting food. This allows the body to use this energy in other ways, such as healing itself. Without bacteria entering our bodies in the form of the foods we eat, our immune system also gets a break and is able to concentrate its activity on heal the body.
Another of the health benefits of fasting is the detoxification that occurs during the time of a fast. This is because the body burns up waste products as well as dead and diseased tissue during the time of the fast.
Caution About Fasting For Weight Loss:
Fasting can also be a way to lose weight quickly. However, this method of weight loss can backfire because the body will slow the metabolic rate believing there is a shortage of food and the body is starving to death.
If you want to go on a fast to lose weight you should have a long term weight loss strategy that includes healthy eating and exercise. Use the fast as a spring board to better health, not a quick fix.
Fasting is more than just going without food. There are many health benefits that can come from observing a fast.
My question is, is it ok to continue on the cleanse while you have your period, example you are on the cleanse than you get your period do you stop the cleanse and wait til your period is over, or do you continue, will it give you more cramps? please advise
Can I only do the master cleanse once a week or should I do ten days w/o food intake.
Some ladies and myself have started the master cleanse today but some of them ate salad, veggies and fruit at lunch. Should they not eat at all while on the master cleanse?
I am on the master cleanse but i ate food what will happen to me??
NOOO!! you absolutly CANNOT eat while doing the master cleanse……..it completly defeats the purpose…….. you body cant cleanse when you’re putting solids in!! please do some research on this so you arent wasting your time!