No one thing has been more impactful for my health and wellness than fasting, but it has its challenges. Besides the physical challenge of abstaining from significant caloric intake for an extended period pf time, there is also the challenge of going through the day’s activities without the fuel to which our body is accustomed. But it doesn’t have to be such an unattainable goal. There are different types of fasting, and each gives its own set of benefits.
Fasting is a practice of abstaining from food or drink for a certain period of time, usually for health, religious, or spiritual reasons. There are different types of fasting, depending on the duration, frequency, and degree of restriction. Some of the common types of fasting are:
- Intermittent fasting: This involves alternating periods of eating and fasting, such as 12 hours, 16 hours, or 24 hours. Intermittent fasting may help with weight loss, metabolic health, and longevity.
- Water fasting: This involves drinking only water and no other liquids or solids for a set amount of time, usually 24 to 72 hours. Water fasting may have some benefits for detoxification, inflammation, and autophagy.
- Juice fasting: This involves consuming only fruit and vegetable juices and no other foods or liquids for a certain period of time, usually 3 to 10 days. Juice fasting may provide some nutrients, antioxidants, and enzymes, but it may also lack fiber, protein, and other essential nutrients.
- Partial fasting: This involves restricting certain foods or macronutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, or animal products, for a certain period of time, usually a week or a month. Partial fasting may be done for religious, ethical, or health reasons, such as during Lent, Ramadan, or veganism.
- Extended fasting: This involves abstaining from all food and drink, except water, for longer than 72 hours. Extended fasting may have some therapeutic effects for certain medical conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, or cancer, but it may also pose some risks and complications, such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or muscle loss.
I have never attempted an extended fast past 36 hours, but that is a personal goal. Before I get there, my favorite fast is my own “Rabbit fast”. No food, nothing except a quart of VITALITEA with a straw. This allows me to carry on with normal activities. For sure I won’t play golf or go running any more than is required to walk Lily, but doing daily routines is well handled.
Fasting successfully results in health benefits that cannot be achieved any other way. Chronic disease can be reversed with a fasting regimen.
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Fasting is not suitable for everyone, and it may have some side effects, such as hunger, fatigue, headache, or irritability. Before starting any type of fasting, it is advisable to consult a doctor and a nutritionist to ensure safety and effectiveness.
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