“Then I decided to try prolonged fasting on patients. My first patient, who went on a 9-day fast, suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. The result of fasting was excellent. Subsequently, by trial and error, I realized that the maximum therapeutic effect of dry fasting occurs precisely on day 9. In my books, I also mention a 10 or 11-day term, but practice has proven that the peak falls on the 9th day. Nevertheless, I convince my patients to set their mind on a 10-11 day fast, since the crisis may set in on the 9th day and last a day or two. During this crisis, the maximum therapeutic effect occurs, and unless you get through this crisis, you can’t come out of the fast.” Full version - www.dryfasting.info
https://www.amchara.com/diet-fasting/the-mental-health-benefits-of-fasting Fasting is not a new phenomenon and has been around since hunter gatherer times. Human bodies are designed to experience period of ‘feasting’ and ‘fasting’. During times of fasting adaptations occur and certain processes are stimulated which enhance body functioning and health. We always take an evidence-based approach and in this article we take a look at the mental health benefits that occur with regular fasting. Defining a fast There are a variety of different fasts and the term intermittent fasting is now commonly used. With so much information available, there is no wonder there can be confusion surrounding fasting. Essentially, fasting involves set periods of time without food. This can be in a pattern like the 16:8 diet , a form of time restricted eating (TRE), or a more prolonged water only fast of 24 hours or more. Quite often the term fast is associated with cal...
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