12 Amazing Health Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

What is the meaning of fasting?    

Fasting is defined as self-restraint from all kinds of food or food products. During fasting, toxic levels are reduced remarkably, cell functions are enhanced, and the recovery rate becomes faster. So, fasting is a wonder healer and restorer of health.  Properly conducted fasting can unravel the body’s inherent healing potentialities. Many evidence-based research is available on the health benefits of fasting.

In the initial stage, the cleansing process is fast, so the body experiences depression, headache, pain, etc. But after this stage, the brain starts getting fresh blood, thereby, the mental power of the brain.  

Three stages of fasting

1. In the first stage of fasting, the cleansing process is greatly enhanced by eliminating waste products from the body. Foul breathing is shared here as residue matter is released from the body.
2. In the second stage, cleaning mucous, unwanted substances and dry cells is typical.
3. In the third stage, cleansing happens at the cellular level.

Is fasting good for your body?

1. Digestion needs energy that can be diverted for other purposes like self-healing and self-repairing. 
2. Dead and damaged cells & tissues, toxins released thereby help to strengthen the immune system.
3. The detoxifying and purifying process of the digestive system keeps diseases at bay.

Five benefits of intermittent fasting work

1. Extended fasting helps in getting rid of dead cells & tissues.
2. Intermittent fasting releases toxins from all organs, especially the digestive system, thus enhancing the digestive system and various digestive organs’ efficiency. 
3. Fasting is the simplest and the easiest way to control diseases. Can you do intermittent fasting as and when you get time?
4. Fasting plays a significant role in the treatment of diseases and has the power to reverse the diseased condition near normalcy.
5. Cells and tissue formation and bone healing get maximised during fasting. 

12 amazing benefits of fasting

1. During intermittent fasting, the body cleanses itself from various wastes and toxins, thereby helping in the process of detoxification that leads to healing.
2. As the toxic material leaves the body, the system mechanism develops to think clearly.
3. Fasting breaks up the dead & diseased cells, excluding the healthy cells and tissues. Thus, thorough cleansing happens at all levels.
4. Intermittent fasting rejuvenates digestion and elimination, and peristaltic action is quickened.
5. Energy, vitality, and vigour of the body increase depending on the fast duration.
6. Self-regulating and a self-healing mechanism of the body remarkable increase.
7. The nervous system and sensory organs started functioning correctly.
8. Chronic diseases like asthma, arthritis, osteo & Rheumatoid, gout, hypercholesterolemia, migraine, hypertension, spondylitis, hypothyroidism, indigestion, obesity, etc., are benefited directly or indirectly by fasting regularly.
9. Skin sensitiveness enhanced.
10. Breathing improved.
11. It is a rejuvenating and life-extending process.
12. It helps to achieve healthy weight loss. Honey can be used for it.

What are the fasting diets?

• The best, safest and most effective fasting method is lime juice fasting as it helps remove the toxin. Juices provide sufficient energy to the body.
• Drink all-vegetable or all-fruit juices; never combine fruits & vegetables to prepare the juice combination.
• It is better to make juice from fresh vegetables or fruits. It is best to filter or strain the juices as they remove excess fibre and give the digestive system complete rest. To lose weight, dilute the juices with water.

How does fasting treat diseases?

Cellular digestion and excretion are the essence of good health. When cells get choked by toxins, it is known as “Cellular Constipation” and gives rise to diseases. Hence, fasting is essential to deal with acute and chronic diseases. Fasting, especially juice fasting, is beneficial in case of the following diseases and conditions:

• Cancer
• Arthritis
• High blood pressure
• Kidney disorders
• Skin infections
• Liver disorders
• Fever
• Cold,
• Diarrhea
• Dysentery
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Abdominal / stomach pain etc.

Best ways of doing fasting

• Ideally, people should fast once or twice a year to deal with toxins and emotional build-up.
• The duration of fasting may range from three to ten days.
• In long fasting, one can go up to 30 to 40 days. But it depends upon the individual capacity.
• The duration of the fast should also depend upon the patient’s age and the disease’s nature.

How to do fasting?

The main rules to breakfast are: do not overeat, eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly and take several days for the gradual change to the normal diet. The safest way to break the fast is with fresh fruit juices / juicy fruits. Immediate feasting after fasting is not advised.

The ideal time to break the fast:-

• Hunger returns
• The tongue coating clears up & becomes pink in colour (this is its natural colour).
• Breath becomes odourless, and there is a clean taste in the mouth
• Pulse becomes normal
• Temperature becomes normal
• Urine becomes odorless
• Eyes becomes clear
• Respiratory rate becomes normal

Fasting precautions

• Strenuous mental activities like business, official work, etc. should be avoided.
• Traveling, excess talking, watching TV, etc., is to be avoided.
• Fasting is not advised in severe weakness, old age and pregnancy.
• For epilepsy, T.B., ulcers, malnutrition and deficiency disorders, it should be skipped.
• Fluids should be taken in abundant quantity.
• Physical rest and mental relaxation are paramount as the body releases poisons and toxic waste.
• Since toxins are released from cells, organs and glands, an enema is advised to facilitate elimination.
• Fresh juice should be taken.
• Canned or frozen juices should be skipped.

Weight loss through fasting

Doing intermittent fasting will help in weight loss and fat burning.  Practising fasting on a scientific basis helps in overcoming obesity, consequently curing many diseases and disorders. To achieve weight loss through fasting, one has to do a long fast at least 20 or 30 days after following the scientific technique. The food intake must be followed cautiously, focusing on herbal juices and natural and seasonal foods. One should set a time frame to take food or liquid after the consultation with a dietitian.  The fast-breaking should be done through fluid, and avoid taking fried and spicy food after the fast.