Water fasting has so many benefits I'm not even sure where to start. Let's look at some of the most important things:
Weight Loss
I know this shouldn't be the #1 reason to fast but let's be honest here, vanity wins out over health benefits every time. Sad but true. After getting rid of extra water, in the absence of food, your body will start burning your stored fat as energy. Die fat cells die!! After the third day, once you're finally in ketosis this becomes a very natural and healthy way for your body to kick into survival mode by burning stored energy. The good news is that this will all take place without you feeling any hunger at all.
Healing
Your digestive system finally gets a rest. Just think of how many hours each day are spent digesting food. During this time, much of your body's energy is concentrating on digestion and not much else. Giving your body this much needed rest will allow it to focus on healing and rejuvenating. This means that water fasting will encourage your body's natural healing mechanism to destroy and recycle damaged tissues, which can ultimately help you heal from even serious conditions, such as diabe
tes or cancer.
Immune Boost
Scientists have found that fasting for at least two days can totally regenerate your immune system. Lead scientist Professor Valter Longo, director of the University of Southern California's Longevity Institute, said: "We could not predict that prolonged fasting would have such a remarkable effect in promoting stem cell-based regeneration.
Spiritual
Many cultures fast regularly for spiritual or religious reasons. Fasting is as old as mankind. This can be a great opportunity to turn inward, meditate and to heal old wounds and to make new spiritual connection.
Weight Loss
I know this shouldn't be the #1 reason to fast but let's be honest here, vanity wins out over health benefits every time. Sad but true. After getting rid of extra water, in the absence of food, your body will start burning your stored fat as energy. Die fat cells die!! After the third day, once you're finally in ketosis this becomes a very natural and healthy way for your body to kick into survival mode by burning stored energy. The good news is that this will all take place without you feeling any hunger at all.
Healing
Your digestive system finally gets a rest. Just think of how many hours each day are spent digesting food. During this time, much of your body's energy is concentrating on digestion and not much else. Giving your body this much needed rest will allow it to focus on healing and rejuvenating. This means that water fasting will encourage your body's natural healing mechanism to destroy and recycle damaged tissues, which can ultimately help you heal from even serious conditions, such as diabetes or cancer.
Immune Boost
Scientists have found that fasting for at least two days can totally regenerate your immune system. Lead scientist Professor Valter Longo, director of the University of Southern California's Longevity Institute, said: "We could not predict that prolonged fasting would have such a remarkable effect in promoting stem cell-based regeneration.
Spiritual
Many cultures fast regularly for spiritual or religious reasons. Fasting is as old as mankind. This can be a great opportunity to turn inward, meditate and to heal old wounds and to make new spiritual connection.
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