@michelle, I've enjoyed fasting, or at times just substituting fresh juice for a meal here and there. You're so right about it promoting a clear head. I went on an 18-day water fast this summer and lost 18 lbs. Most of it stuck, too. I've decided to fast at least today and tomorrow again to reset my system and my attitude towards what goes in my body. Had a weird night last when I drank more than I wanted, although I mostly at healthful foods. I am lucky to stay home alone during this time, and perhaps go for some very long walks along the ocean. I'm going to focus on taking care of myself and my environment, both of which I'd been neglecting. I'd love to stay in touch while you're doing the fast; I will probably extend my to a week and perhaps switch to juice a few days before eating again. It's a great way to jump-start weight loss, and if you've gotten this far I think you're good for the long run.
I was talking to an alternative doc yesterday, and he was saying that when people juice fast for even a few days, their most troublesome health issues just disappear. A friend of mine went to a health institute in San Diego where they consume all their nutrients in fresh juice or pureed fruit/veg. He said that midweek, several of the men were tested and taken off all their BP/cholesterol meds!! It does make sense.
My BP had always been low and it got a little higher recently. At the end of my summer fast it dropped to its usual 90/70 -- when I had my (lovely) colonoscopy, I thought the doc was going to faint, as I'm not on any meds for anything and I'm 51. I'm really on track to make these lifestyle changes stick and enjoy a long healthy life...my mom is a health vegetarian at 90!
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