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Fasting

Fasting is an effective and safe way of detoxifying the body.

Fasting is not about starvation and you should never fast on water alone. The practice of fasting is a technique that has been used for centuries to heal people who are sick. A person who fasts is helping their body by giving it a chance to heal and rebuild its immune system.

Diabetics should never fast unless under a doctors supervision. Hypoglycemics should never fast without incorporating a quality protein supplement.

Here are some recommendations: * Eat only raw foods two days before starting the fast. When coming off the fast, again eat raw foods only for the next two days. * During the fast if you feel like eating, then a piece of watermelon is a good choice. Always eat watermelon alone. Fresh applesauce made in a blender (with skins left on) is also very good. * Spirulina can be used by anyone fasting. It is high in protein and has all the vitamins and minerals the body needs, plus chlorophyll for cleansing. * Do not drink orange or tomato juice. The best juice is fresh lemon juice, cabbage, beet, carrot, celery, grape and apple juice. Any juices made from green leafy vegetables are an excellent detoxifier. * To aid in rebuilding the immune system drink Echinacea herb tea mixed with 1/3 unsweetened cranberry juice. Herb teas are very good when fasting and the most beneficial teas include rose hips, dandelion, red clover, alfalfa and chamomile. * An excellent fresh vegetable broth recipe is: three carrots, two stalks of celery, one turnip, two beets, a half head of cabbage, a quarter bunch of parsley, a quarter of an onion and half a clove of garlic. Do not add any seasoning. Gently boil the fresh vegetables including onions and garlic. Drink the broth two to three times a day. * Garlic capsules are helpful in the healing process and can be taken when fasting.

When you fast you lighten your body, which in turn lightens your symptoms. Don't put a heavy load on your body by eating. Fasting gives all your organs a rest, cleanses your liver and kidneys, purifies your blood, cleanses your colon, helps you lose any unnecessary weight, removes toxin build up in the tissues, clears the eyes and tongue, cleanses the breath and allows you to lose any excess water.

Before you decide to fast, discuss it with your health professional first, because fasting should be monitored.

Fast and feel better.--Stephanie Brooks