by
John Mulder &
Edwin Brobbel
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What it is
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The Benefits
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The Adverse
Effects
What is Fasting?
fast·ing: [ fásting ]
going without food
abstention from all or certain types of
food, especially as an act of religious
observance
The Benefits of Fasting
- Detoxification
- Rejuvenation
- Awareness
Detoxification
During a fast:
 The natural process of toxin excretion continues,
while the influx of new toxins is reduced.
 This results in a reduction of total body toxicity.
 The energy usually used for digestion is
redirected to immune function, cell growth, and
eliminatory processes.
 The immune system’s workload is greatly
reduced, and the digestive tract is spared any
inflammation due to allergic reactions to food.
Detoxification cont’d
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Fat-stored chemicals, such as pesticides and drugs, are
released.
you heal with greater speed,
cleanse your liver, kidneys, and colon,
purify your blood,
" fasting has been shown to be effective in treating high
blood pressure." T Colin Campbell, Ph.D., professor of
nutritional biochemistry at Cornell University.
help you lose excess weight and water,
flush out toxins, clear the eyes and tongue, and cleanse
the breath
Detoxification cont’d
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Detoxification relieves many common ills, such as
headaches, joint pain, indigestion, constipation, fatigue,
allergies, and anxiety.
can have a favourable effect on bacteria in the gut
Fasting is an effective treatment for many autoimmune
diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
It allows the immune system to normalize itself.
Those who have been suffering from allergies, sinusitis
and other immune sensitivities can rapidly reverse
symptoms of angina (chest pain) and normalize high
blood pressure, allowing them to discontinue their
medication.
Rejuvenation
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Hygienist use the term, "rejuvenation" to
describe the partial restoration of youthfulness
to the tissues and organs of the body
This may be achieved through hygienic care
including fasting.
Cells may be drastically changed, but not
structurally damaged.
After growth, the cell will have a portion made
of new protoplasm
Rejuvenation cont’d
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Fasting rejuvenates--the feeling, the look, the utility of
function; an increased energy and capacity which is
visible through the disappearance of many lines,
wrinkles, blotches, pimples and pathological
pigmentations;
The skin becomes much more youthful and acquires a
better color and texture
The eyes are clearer and brighter
One looks younger and more vigorous.
The visible regeneration and rejuvenation of the eyes,
skin and superficial tissues is allied to the evidence of
similar but invisible rejuvenation throughout the body.
Awareness
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Diet- what you eat, how much, when
- may trigger a change in your attitude
to the food you eat and how much you eat
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Awareness of the plight of other who are less
fortunate than you (30 hr famine)
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Physical awareness and sensitivity to diet and
surroundings are increased.
Are There Any Adverse Effects?
• Physical
• Digestive System
• Circulatory System
• Immune System
• Hormones
• Brain
What to Watch For
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sudden drop in blood pressure
persisting feeling of extreme cold
prolonged, rapid and weak pulse
extreme weakness
difficulty breathing
acute anxiety and emotional distress
liver or kidney problems
acute psychosis
If you want to lose weight,
Don’t fast.
Your metabolism slows to such an extent
that fat loss during fasting is lower than
when you are on a regular diet.
Who Shouldn’t Fast?
• Diabetics shouldn’t fast without prior permission
from their doctor.
• Anyone who is severely underweight
• Pregnant and Lactating females
• Infants
• Anyone taking prescription drugs of any kind
• Anyone habitually using “social” drugs including
tobacco and alcohol
Conclusion
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Should you fast?