Fasting & Cleansing

This is a technique utilized to cleanse and detoxify the body of accumulated impurities and unwanted toxins. There are a variety of fasting programs and philosophies. Some people undertake a water fast; others will eat just one fruit, vegetable or grain, such as an apple fast, fresh orange juice fast, or a brown rice fast. Some yoga traditions recommend that we fast one day each week so as to rest our organs and restore our energy. Some do a seven-day fast (or longer) at the change of each season in order to make the transitions to “new foods.” Fasting has been known to act as a cure for many ailments, while assisting with weight loss. Some people combine fasting and colonics for better cleansing and restoration.

Suggested Reading:
The Miracle of Fasting—Paul and Patricia Bragg
Rational Fasting—Arnold Ehret
How to Keep Slim, Healthy, and Young with Juice Fasting—Dr. Paavo Airola