Use the information here to find, or create, a method of fasting that feels right for you now, that fits your goals and your lifestyle, and that you feel a motivation (not dread) toward.
DRY FASTING. Also known as Absolute Fast, Black Fast, and Hebrew Fast. The most extreme of the types of fasting, dry fasting has spiritual roots, and consists of foregoing food and water for short periods. Not necessarily recommended.
LIQUID FASTING. As the name implies, this is fasting on liquids only. Typically consists of a mix of select herbal teas or bitters, together with minerals & iron in liquid form, and natural spring water.
Natural spring water fasting is the simplest and perhaps the oldest form of liquid fasting. It delivers the greatest level of therapeutic benefit physically and in a short period of time, as detox occurs more quickly. But a water fast can be more difficult to commit to for the beginner.
JUICE FASTING is extremely popular and offers a modicum of nutritional support in a pure and natural form. Almost any fruit or vegetable from the Nutritional Guide can be juiced with the powerful juicers on the market.
PARTIAL FASTING. Also sometimes called selective fasting, partial fasting includes some solid food from the Nutritional Guide--anywhere from a very little to a lot of solid food. It's not the amount of food, but the exclusion or limitation of certain foods that makes it a partial fast.
INTERMITTENT FASTING offers alternative regimens for fasting, such as alternate day and one meal per day. As the name implies, it is alternating between periods of eating normally and periods of fasting. These "periods" are open to user definition.
HOW LONG TO FAST?
While a three day fast is an excellent option and can fit nicely into a weekend, there are others. Give careful consideration when deciding how long to fast.
If you've never fasted before, a commitment of a day or less is easier to accomplish and will familiarize you with the process. Use that first experience to learn what your body's particular reactions are. Every body is unique. You need to learn about yours.
Length of time for a fast should always be the length that is right for you at the time. Remain flexible. Of course you'll have a goal in mind when you begin, but don't be too inflexible to end the fast should your body signal.
Be careful not to fast too frequently; allow your body sufficient time to rebuild nutritional reserves. Recommended fasting times for regular, occasional "maintenance" and rebalancing are one day per week and/or 3 days per month and/or 10 days yearly.
QUICK GUIDE
- three day fast - aids in eliminating toxins and cleanses the blood
- five day fast - begins "healing and rebuilding the immune system"
- ten day fast - heads off problems in the making and helps to prevent illness, including degenerative diseases
- several week fast - these are only for the seasoned or those under close professional supervision. It's best to have plenty of experience under your belt before tackling a long-term fast. You need to be familiar with your own body and it's unique reactions to the fasting process
- five day fast - begins "healing and rebuilding the immune system"
- ten day fast - heads off problems in the making and helps to prevent illness, including degenerative diseases
- several week fast - these are only for the seasoned or those under close professional supervision. It's best to have plenty of experience under your belt before tackling a long-term fast. You need to be familiar with your own body and it's unique reactions to the fasting process
SUPERVISION
Fasting without supervision means you must watch any detox symptoms carefully, and don't push yourself. Ease up or end the fast if symptoms become severe. Don't let anyone convince you to continue since it's "for your own good"; your first responsibility is to yourself so you must listen to your own guidance.
If you have significant medical conditions, consider going to a fasting retreat like the Usha Village where you would get constant personal attention
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