Fasting ... WHY? What is fasting?
Why? In the past, many health problems have been associated with nutritional deficiencies, but today we understand that most health problems are in fact associated with dietary excess. Adopting a wellness promoting lifestyle may reduce the need for some traditional medical treatments. A properly conducted water only fast may help some people escape pleasure foods and more easily adopt a beneficial, healthy food choices and lifestyle changes. From my experience at Hippocrates Health Institute I learned that it takes 28 days to change a habit. What Is Fasting? Fasting is defined as the complete abstinence from all substances except pure water, in an environment of rest. Rest must be encouraged since even moderate activity can increase the metabolism, altering optimum adaptation to the fasting experience. To maximize the benefits of fasting, unnecessary mobilization of nutrient reserves best to be avoided. When fasting, the body transitions from glucose metabolism (using carbs for fuel) to fat oxidation (burning stored fat). Manage your fast successfully by · Resting & · Halting your normal workout routine during fasting. Walking and gentle yoga is ok. · Hydrate!!!! Successful management of fasting results in the body recycling damaged cells and proteins for renewal, “autophagy” which is a key benefit, instead of catabolism of muscle tissue if one display excessive physical activity and fails to hydrate successfully. How Long Should You Fast? Abstain from food either for a large part of each day, or a few days, each week or month. Fasting is one of the oldest dietary interventions in the world, and modern science confirms it can have a beneficial influence on your health and longevity ~ Some people fast one day a week. ~ Some do a 3-5 day fast