Fasting
Fasting is an age old way of detoxification, which is common in most religions and cultures. Christians fast during Lent, Muslims during Ramadan, Hindus fast on Tuesdays, before Dassehra and before going on a pilgrimage. This yearly process of cleansing helps the body rejuvenate by giving our intestines a chance to rest and to heal.
Fasting is one of the most effective methods of cleansing the body. This acts by allowing the digestive system to rest, from the process of digestion and cleanse itself. During fasting the intestines free them selves of of much old undigested food. During fasting the mind becomes clear and alert. Many emotional issues which have not been dealt with come to the forefront allowing us to deal with them. These are called emotional and mental toxins.
Dietary and lifestyle counselling, after cleansing, help to keep the person in a state of "Positive good Health".
These fasts may be fruit fasts or fasts undertaken with food which is easy to digest.
This is done by taking only fruit all day or by taking Khichdi. (Gruel made from basmati rice & split mung beans)
Often it may be with an all liquid diet, consisting of honey, lime and water, with fruit and vegetable juices or soups. This type of fast should only be undertaken under medical supervision with an experienced practitioner who can monitor the fasting and adjust your intake so as to prevent any problems.
Your body needs 500-600 calories a day for the heart and brain to function. These two organs need glucose for their functioning which is provided by fruit, honey and carbohydrate foods. All other organs in the body can get their energy from fat. Fasting usually involves restricting intake of protein, fats and carbohydrates so the body is then able to focus entirely on the elimination of wastes while it gets the calorie requirements it needs from the carbohydrates. After the fast is over the body may need extra organic protein intake to provide the nutrients it needs for cell regeneration.
Fasting should ideally be carried out under the supervision of a physician experienced in handling fasts as problems like electrolyte imbalance may occur.
An extreme form of fasting which is not recommended for more than 3-4 days is consuming only water. This leads to breakdown of the bodies tissues, organs and muscles as the body struggles to stay aliv
An extreme form of fasting which is not recommended for more than 3-4 days is consuming only water. This type of fasting leads to breakdown of the bodies tissues, organs and muscles as the body struggles to stay alive.
Fasting is one of the most effective methods of cleansing the body. This acts by allowing the digestive system to rest, from the process of digestion and cleanse itself. During fasting the intestines free them selves of of much old undigested food. During fasting the mind becomes clear and alert. Many emotional issues which have not been dealt with come to the forefront allowing us to deal with them. These are called emotional and mental toxins.
Dietary and lifestyle counselling, after cleansing, help to keep the person in a state of "Positive good Health".
These fasts may be fruit fasts or fasts undertaken with food which is easy to digest.
This is done by taking only fruit all day or by taking Khichdi. (Gruel made from basmati rice & split mung beans)
Often it may be with an all liquid diet, consisting of honey, lime and water, with fruit and vegetable juices or soups. This type of fast should only be undertaken under medical supervision with an experienced practitioner who can monitor the fasting and adjust your intake so as to prevent any problems.
Your body needs 500-600 calories a day for the heart and brain to function. These two organs need glucose for their functioning which is provided by fruit, honey and carbohydrate foods. All other organs in the body can get their energy from fat. Fasting usually involves restricting intake of protein, fats and carbohydrates so the body is then able to focus entirely on the elimination of wastes while it gets the calorie requirements it needs from the carbohydrates. After the fast is over the body may need extra organic protein intake to provide the nutrients it needs for cell regeneration.
Fasting should ideally be carried out under the supervision of a physician experienced in handling fasts as problems like electrolyte imbalance may occur.
An extreme form of fasting which is not recommended for more than 3-4 days is consuming only water. This leads to breakdown of the bodies tissues, organs and muscles as the body struggles to stay aliv
An extreme form of fasting which is not recommended for more than 3-4 days is consuming only water. This type of fasting leads to breakdown of the bodies tissues, organs and muscles as the body struggles to stay alive.