What can I have on fast?

[Sarain]

I've done two ten day fasts before, but tomorrow I'm starting a longer one ( by the way how long can a person safely fast?)

Can I have Kombucha tea?

Herbal teas?

What about suppliments like Slippery Elm, Aloe juice, and licorice tablets?

I'm thinking this may be a longer fast for two reasons, one being that I need the healing, and two being that I told my partner that I would fast until he stops smoking.

I need to find ways to make this fast more interesting then my last two.

[LilacLavender]

It depends...you planning a water fast, a juice fast, etc? Some purists define fasting as water only, so really it depends on your definition. If you're planning on it being long-term, I'd do juices if I were you. Just make sure you don't drink too much of them and get a sugar rush! If you're taking medications I would continue to do so during the fast as well unless you know you can safely go off of them.

[spicyfull]

I would also advise a Juice Fast. Maybe Water could be your next one. I would continue Supplemnts and Meds also. How long you stay on one is up to you although you might have to come off sooner if you are letting someone else dictate your duration. Herbal Teas are fine. Also drink plenty of Water.

[spicyfull]

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[Aleesha Sattva]

they say you can safely water fast for 40 days without supervision. i don't know... i've never gone beyond 15 days myself

juice fasting... well melissa did 154 days in a row last year i think? i did 262 days in a year... only 84 days in a row and then 45 days in a row a couple of times... so shorter fasts for sure.

;) enjoy you fast!!!

KT is not recommended on a juice fast. not sure why... but david (92 day juice feasting site) asks you to not drink it while fasting. you could email him and ask.

herbal teas are fine

if you are juicing the aloe yourself it's a great way to get your bowels moving. ;)

i have no idea about the others.

[hyde]

they say you can safely water fast for 40 days without supervision. i don't know... i've never gone beyond 15 days myself

juice fasting... well melissa did 154 days in a row last year i think? i did 262 days in a year... only 84 days in a row and then 45 days in a row a couple of times... so shorter fasts for sure.

;) enjoy you fast!!!

KT is not recommended on a juice fast. not sure why... but david (92 day juice feasting site) asks you to not drink it while fasting. you could email him and ask.

herbal teas are fine

if you are juicing the aloe yourself it's a great way to get your bowels moving. ;)

i have no idea about the others.


:eek: I don't think I'd survive a 3 day fast, let alone 84!

[Aleesha Sattva]

you'd be amazed what you could do if you wanted to. :)

[hyde]

you'd be amazed what you could do if you wanted to. :)

Once I understand more about the process, I'll probably try it out, actually .. but not that long! At least, not right away ... :D