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Fasting is worth practicing solely for the sake of health and, according to most dietitians, only in this case, prolonged refusal of food is justified. Fasting can help to cure many diseases, in particular, hypertension, arthrosis, diabetes mellitus, eczema, etc. It is recommended to use curative fasting as a method of losing weight only under the supervision of specialists, so as not to develop some serious diseases due to not taking into account the various subtleties of the complex fasting process …
Healing fasting is a complete rejection of food. In the process of starvation, the body begins to use its own reserves, while receiving all the necessary substances for normal functioning due to a different biosynthesis of the cellular level. Internal nutrition (endogenous) will act curatively only when the required amount is consumed, if you allow yourself something high-calorie, for example, compote or jelly, then instead of healing it will lead to depletion of the body. With proper fasting, the so-called reboot of all internal processes occurs.
The main types of fasting:
- 1 Dry or absolute fasting – is considered one of the most effective methods of healing fasting, which implies an absolute rejection of the use of food and liquids (even water). The duration of this fasting method is 1-3 days. It is not recommended to practice absolute fasting at home, the optimal place for this is health centers and sanatoriums, where fasting takes place in the circle of people who are also removed from food and under the careful supervision of doctors. Dry fasting should be completed according to specially developed programs and supervision of specialists.
- 2 Water starvation – the most common fasting method, which is suitable both for weight loss and for the treatment of various diseases. This method allows the use of only water in any quantity. To enhance the healing effect, it is recommended to drink distilled water. It is also necessary to get out of fasting on water with caution, under medical supervision.
Types of fasting by duration:
- One day – This is a daily fast or the so-called fasting day, in which only the use of water is allowed. It is recommended to apply a daytime fast every week to cleanse and reboot the body
- Three-day – the most optimal period of fasting, during which you can achieve a high level of effectiveness of its healing effect and at the same time avoid the negative consequences of the hunger strike. A three-day fast can be practiced at home, but before that it is advisable to consult a doctor.
- Seven-day (weekly) – this type of fasting is aimed at curing various ailments and cleansing the body. A seven-day fast is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.
- Long – this fasting can last either 10 days or a whole month and is carried out exclusively in specialized complexes or sanatoriums.
The benefits of fasting
- 1 The benefits of healing fasting primarily lie in the healing effect that occurs when the body’s defenses are activated.
- 2 A hunger strike is a shake-up of the endocrine system, cleaning and rebooting the body, as well as a beneficial effect on metabolism.
- 3 As a result of healing fasting, the salt deposits of the joints and spine evaporate, which restores lightness and mobility to the body.
- 4 If fasting is combined with exercise and massage, then in this way you can get rid of cellulite deposits in problem areas (especially on the thighs).
- 5 Fasting cleanses the body and thus activates the action of the mechanisms of the cellular-molecular and tissue levels.
- 6 Healing fasting helps to rejuvenate all organs and the body as a whole.
Recommendations for observing healing fasting
- In addition to the healing properties of fasting, it is stress for the whole body, therefore, it is advisable to undergo this procedure as prescribed by a doctor or under his supervision (especially in the presence of chronic diseases of the endocrine, cardiovascular or digestive system).
- It is recommended before fasting to make it easier to endure this very difficult process. This can be done by using castor oil, magnesium sulfate, or sodium sulfate (saline laxatives). For an adult, 25 grams of powder is enough for a glass of plain water. The effect will come in approximately 4-6 hours.
- Also, before using healing fasting, it is worth removing excess fluid from the body, getting rid of toxins, and rinsing connective tissues using juice therapy ().
- With regular fasting, it is recommended to improve your diet by filling your diet with mainly plant foods. It is advisable to observe the rules of healthy nutrition in the periods between hunger strikes.
- It is important not only to observe fasting correctly, but also to get out of it in time. Since during fasting the body feeds on an endogenous method, you need to carefully monitor the process in order to prevent a destructive effect.
- It is very important to get out of fasting correctly. The main rule in this case is not to overeat, to avoid heavy and fatty foods. With prolonged fasting (more than a day), you need to consult a doctor about getting out of it.
- When losing weight, you should not get too carried away by fasting, because a sharp weight loss, firstly, is not stable, and secondly, it can lead to irreversible negative consequences.
- If fasting is carried out with some deviations, including getting out of it, then this not only will not give the desired result, but can cause various serious diseases or lead to death.
- With regular use of healing fasting, it is recommended to increase its duration. The best way to carry out a weekly daytime fast for 4 months, after which you can switch to three-day and seven-day types of healing fasting.
Why is fasting dangerous?
In the process of fasting, there may be some complications that everyone who practices or is going to use this method should be aware of. If the above symptoms and contraindications are not expressed sharply, then you can continue the hunger strike. If you feel unwell for a long time, it is worth completing fasting with restorative nutrition according to certain rules, as well as regularly carrying out cleansing procedures.
- During the fasting process, fever and chilliness may occur. These side effects depend on the individual characteristics of the body, the mode of drinking water, the choice of clothing and physical activity.
- Plaque can build up in the mouth and therefore an unpleasant odor. This happens in most cases of prolonged fasting. The only way out is to enhance oral hygiene, but the use of an abrasive toothpaste is not recommended. It is best to use gels or rinses, you can also use folk remedies – water with lemon juice or a decoction with.
- Fasting can also provoke convulsions, which occur due to the excretion of sodium chloride, as well as phosphorus and calcium salts. With this side effect, it is recommended to take a one percent warm solution of table salt.
- After thermal treatments and massage during fasting, joint pain may occur.
- Fasting can be accompanied by frequent belching, heartburn, and vomiting. To avoid this, it is recommended to wash out the stomach or regularly consume non-carbonated mineral water. If these methods do not help, it is worth getting out of the hunger strike.
- Refusal to eat leads to the development of chronic fatigue, drowsiness.
Fasting is contraindicated in such cases:
- pregnancy or breastfeeding;
- neuropsychiatric diseases (dementia or illness associated with immobility);
- severe forms of malignant blood diseases, diffuse connective tissue disease, especially with dehydration.