Regarding the benefits of fasting, researchers at the University of California's Center on Aging found that fasting for 1-2 days a week can make a person healthier.
Fasting has multiple benefits for our bodies. We have always believed in eating three meals a day to maintain health, but this is merely an instinct. Of course, eating nutritious food is important for the body's needs, but eating too much and too often is often one of the main causes of disease.
For centuries, doctors have said that diet control is the secret to good health. When a person is ill, doctors often restrict their diet, so it is better for us to pay attention to diet control before we get sick.
Throughout history, great sages have insisted that their disciples should fast to cure illnesses. For centuries, Eastern medicine has advised people to fast for more than three days to treat stomach ailments. Unfortunately, people tend to overindulge first, and then take a few digestive pills to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort. Over-nutrition is a common ailment that modern people repeatedly suffer from.
Fasting can cure many diseases, but we must know that when we fast and pray in faith, we are healed by God's marvelous power.
Several famous doctors and scientists have conducted in-depth research on the effects of fasting on the body.
In his book "Fasting and Health," Dr. MacAulay said that he had performed surgery for several illnesses and used psychological treatments for some diseases, but he discovered from his research that fasting was a very effective method in many cases. He also said that he had prescribed fasting for many of his patients.
In his book "Life Force, Fasting and Nutrition," British Dr. Callington wrote: "Fasting is one of the best ways to promote health and longevity." He explained that there is a basic factor that causes diseases, from which various symptoms manifest. When doctors treat illnesses, they usually address the symptoms, and if the root cause cannot be found, the disease cannot be completely cured. So, what is this main basic factor? Dr. Callington believed it was diet.
Generally speaking, most people eat far more than they need. As a result, what is eaten is not completely digested. The excess is excreted by the body. However, a small amount of waste still accumulates in the digestive tract, disrupting the circulatory system. This is the basic cause of disease.
Drugs alone cannot eliminate this factor, but the body's waste must be cleared. The best way is through periodic fasting. Fasting for a few days prompts the body to use stored nutrients. Then, waste and harmful substances are cleared, the blood is cleansed, the cause of the disease is resolved, and the symptoms disappear accordingly.
In "Fasting and Health," Dr. MacAulay, chief of surgery at a Los Angeles hospital, wrote that the basic cause of every disease lies in the blood containing harmful substances that hinder the normal function of organs. This impure blood circulates poorly, gradually causing organ congestion and functional disorders.
Continuously eating inappropriate food is one of the main reasons for impure blood. Ulcers, cancer, tuberculosis, bronchitis, ovarian diseases, and many other problems all stem from this factor. Therefore, controlling one's diet to cleanse the blood is extremely beneficial. Many people have shared their testimonies that after fasting and praying, their minds became clearer, their various diseases disappeared without a trace, and they had more vitality at work than before.
During a long fast, it is essential to drink water daily. While fasting, the excess fat, protein, and carbohydrates stored in the body are utilized. The garbage in the intestines and other harmful substances are excreted along with normal waste. The constitution changes, the skin becomes soft, and germs disappear. All organs of the body get complete rest. If we can gain such great physical benefits from fasting, and if fasting is combined with prayer, both body and soul will surely receive immense benefits, receiving great grace and blessings from God.
Fasting not only means weight loss but can also reduce the risk of heart disease. Researchers at the University of Utah recently discovered that if a person fasts for at least 24 consecutive hours once a month, their risk of heart disease can be reduced by 40%. Experts say this is because stopping food intake for a period can reset the metabolism.
This conclusion was drawn from a study of Mormons. Since the 1970s, experts have found that Mormons have a lower risk of heart disease than the average American. Upon further analysis in Salt Lake City, where the church is concentrated, researchers found that the church's practice of fasting one day a month played a significant role in reducing the incidence of heart disease.
Regarding the benefits of fasting, researchers at the University of California's Center on Aging found that fasting for 1-2 days a week can make a person healthier.
Because the large intestine is a "garbage can" specifically for collecting feces, if it is not cleaned on time and is allowed to accumulate and rot, it will produce toxins, become a "factory" for chronic diseases, and cause colds, headaches, and even high blood pressure, cancer, etc. Fasting, on the other hand, is a whole-body "spring cleaning" that can thoroughly "clear the warehouse." However, the fasting experts refer to is not about abstaining from all liquids; you can drink more plain water and fresh vegetable juices on this day.
But experts warn that diabetics should not fast lightly and should follow their doctor's guidance. Do not fast随意ly when you have diarrhea
Especially when a large amount of fluid is lost due to diarrhea, it can worsen dehydration and acidosis; at the same time, eating too little and being in a state of hunger can increase intestinal motility and excessive secretion of digestive juices by the intestinal wall, which can worsen diarrhea. Therefore, it is not necessary to fast during diarrhea; you should replenish fluids more, especially with nutritious liquid or semi-liquid foods such as congee, noodles, milk, meat broth, juice, etc. Eat as much as you can, neither less nor more.