Fasting Therapy is an act to abstain oneself from the consumption of some foods or to eat sparingly. Even though the therapy has attained importance in the current scenario, the practice of fasting dates back centuries, performed in many cultures, religions, and preventive medicine proponents.
Fasting done correctly has been shown to have many health benefits. People need to completely stop the food intake or drinks for a set period over 24-72 hours. This process helps restore body functioning and promotes better health.
If a person is abstaining from food items and consuming juice during fasting therapy, it is not a true concept. Unaware, with the consumption of juice, we take in the same amount of calories as of whole grain. In Fasting Therapy, we put the body under mild stress by abstaining from any food. In some cases, where the person has other health conditions associated, naturopaths recommend the intake of some food with the therapy.
Many people follow natural hygiene and fasting practice to eliminate toxins present in the system and cleanse the body to help restore. Regular fasting therapy technique reduces weight gain and Insulin Resistance.
The stream of fuel from food is always present during our regular nutrition schedule. When we fast, the regular access to glucose stops, which forces the cells to restore other mediums and materials to produce energy in the body. As a result, the body starts producing its sugar.
Once the process starts, fat burns for fuel aiding in the removal of accumulated toxins present in the fat. Since your body has stopped the food intake process, no new toxins regenerate.
Also, the reduced-fat level in the body and bloodstream helps blood to flow faster, which further oxygenates the body tissues. In this whole process, our body regenerates cells and improves cell growth.
During the first day or in the initial stages, one might face "Healing Crisis". You might notice symptoms of cold or flu. There is nothing to worry about here as it is a positive sign that the body is making its way out to remove toxins. One might also start noticing a decrease in pain or start feeling better after going through the process. With each subsequent fast practice, symptoms fade.
Fasting therapy also depends on person to person. If a person has only consumed junk for half a century and wants to remove all toxins in one go, this would just be a dream. Those eat mostly processed food having only water in place of food might not work. Rather having juice would be better for these people.
People who fast for a day or two, usually don't require any outside assistance. While long term fast, that could be longer than 3 days, must-visit, or take assistance from experienced fasting supervisor or naturopath doctors (NDs).
There are also some cases where people practice 30 days or longer fast therapy to fight chronic diseases. They undergo timely healthy nutrition and exercise during fasts.
Fasting doesn't mean no to any more activity or just rest. You can also perform other therapies such as exercise, meditation, heliotherapy, tai chi, yoga stretches which aid in the removal of waste from the body. But, make sure your body is equally getting rest as it assists in the detoxification process.
There are a countless number of diseases that can be cured or lessen the pain with Fasting Therapy. A person with high blood pressure, headache problems, allergies, Rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, high cholesterol, general malaise, psychological problems, and other inflammatory conditions must try the treatment.
This treatment is quite effective and low cost for most of the health problems listed above. Instead of start practicing the therapy by oneself, visit a nearby naturopath or experienced fasting supervisor to know the loop wholes and for how long your body can handle therapy. As the diet structure and food requirement of each individual is different it is important to consult before any practice.
Find a supervisor who has experience or training in the administration of fasting therapy. Talk with people who have been practicing the therapy for a while or are aware of the pros or cons to guide you better.
