benifits or drawbacks of fasting....

[nievesalvarez]

Hello friends,
I am from UK.
and I want to know about the benefits and drawbacks about putting fasts.
I am Christian by religion and I don't beleive in all this rubbish.
So if you can tell me whether it is useful or not for our body?
If it is useful then how ? Provide me some more information about it.

I am waiting for your replies thank you.

[lisamarieraw]

Hello! Yes fasting is extremely beneficial. Its benefits range from physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. There are so many GREAT fasting resources on the web. Do a quick Google search and you will be surprised! I haven't fasted for extended periods, just a few days, but each of these have been very powerful in sparking evolution of my mind, body, and soul. They have made me want more and more :-) This is a great forum to receive support while fasting and information to answer your questions. Enjoy! The people here are wonderful :-)

[Stina]

Like everything, it has it's pros and cons. I suspect it can stress certain organs, maybe the adrenals?

[Aleesha Sattva]

it is sooooo healing to fast. it's also very very cleansing and spiritually... there is nothing like it.

;)

we have lots of fasting threads on this forum... give them a read, especially the really long threads... heaps of info in them.

and welcome!

[EZ rider]

One benefit of water fasting is in changing eating habits. When you take a break or pause in eating the old eating habits lose their grip on you. Then when food is eaten again there is an opportunity to pick up new eating habits. Some foods can be left behind and other foods can take their place in the diet.

[Aleesha Sattva]

i soooooo agree with you EZ. sooooo much. i overcame many unhealthy habits by fasting. ;)

[rawrawks]

Is it true it can stress the adrenals? I want to fast but already have adrenal challenges I am healing.

[Stina]

Is it true it can stress the adrenals? I want to fast but already have adrenal challenges I am healing.

From what I've read, it's better to juice fast in that situation. The only holistic health care practicioner who condones fasting is the wonderful naturopath Dr. Skye Weintraub in Eugene, Oregon. Mayhaps a phone consultation with her? Track down some of her books. She's also a truly kind person.