Fasting

Fasting means not eating solid food for a specified period of time. It does not mean starving completely or going thirsty. Liquids must always be taken regularly during any fast. Fasts can be of any length and they serve several purposes. Naturopaths believe they: * cleanse the system of poisons accumulated from bad eating habits, a poor environment, and suppressed or repressed emotions * enhance immune functioning and speed up healing * give the digestive system a well-earned and often much-needed rest. Fasting is particularly beneficial in the treatment of fevers and acute problems such as skin rashes or digestive upsets. Naturopaths also recommend fasting one or two days a month regularly as an important part of preventive health care – often advising timing the View the rest of this article