Fasting has been a practice and treatment for the mind and body in some cultures for centuries. Whilst modern day health professionals do not recommend fasting, ancient beliefs that are still present today believe that fasting is the ultimate tool to solve complex health issues, prolong one’s lifespan, detox the body and consequently the mind and emotional energy.
There are different types of fasting, but the intention amongst all fasters is to cleanse and reset the body. The top five benefits of fasting are:
- Fasting is a great way to prevent disease. If our body’s energy is constantly focused on breaking down and digesting foods, the focus is less on other functions and restoring the body. Lighter eating if not fasting, is certainly beneficial for the body.
- Fasting regulates blood sugar levels in the body and so can be very beneficial for diabetics. It can also help to reduce insulin resistance.
- It is a renewal process for the body. Fasting helps cells to repair themselves. It is a form of cellular and energetic revival, and as mentioned earlier, a cleanse.
- Fasting can assist in manifestation. Manifesting involves clearing away and focusing energy on desired outcomes. Although for beginners the first few days may lead to tiredness, ultimately, this is a physical and deeper way to raise the vibration to health and well-being and a stable state.
- Fasting helps with weight loss and increases metabolism.
The best way to know if something is for you is to see and experience it for yourself. You ease into it by reducing portions very slowly, or perhaps do a juice, fruit, or water fast. When looking to renew and revive- fasting certainly has amazing benefits.
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