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Old 09-27-2010, 12:45 PM
 
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Has anyone tried a fast, as in consuming nothing but water for a period of time? THis is not to lose weight, but as a way to cleanse the body of toxins etc.

I fasted once for 36 hours
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Old 09-27-2010, 03:35 PM
 
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My exes Mother fasts as part of her Yoga teaching. She can go a few days at a time and tries to do it at least once every 3 or so months.

I can't do it...I've tried, but my job is too strenuous to simply not be able to eat for a few days. Maybe when I have an extended vacation (although that's never happened yet) I can try.
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:44 PM
 
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I fast every year for seven days. The first four are the hardest for me. Make sure you get your Doctors OK first.
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Old 09-27-2010, 07:44 PM
 
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I fast every year for seven days. The first four are the hardest for me. Make sure you get your Doctors OK first.

7 days?!?!?!?! Wow, I think that would be tough. How do you feel after the fast?
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Old 09-27-2010, 09:02 PM
 
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The body cleanses itself. You just have to eat healthful foods, food with fiber and lots of good water.
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Old 09-28-2010, 09:27 AM
 
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Has anyone tried a fast, as in consuming nothing but water for a period of time? THis is not to lose weight, but as a way to cleanse the body of toxins etc.

I fasted once for 36 hours
You don't need to fast to clear your body of "toxins, etc." Your kidneys and liver do that.
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Old 09-28-2010, 09:48 AM
 
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7 days?!?!?!?! Wow, I think that would be tough. How do you feel after the fast?
Hungry.
This is a little hard to believe.
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