Fasting
Fasting is a method of cleansing our body physically, mentally, and
spiritually.  
If we eat 'live' food (e.g., fruits, vegetables, etc.), we
increase life; and if we eat 'dead' food (e.g., meat, fish, etc.), we
decrease life.  There are various types and reasons for fasting;
however, it is very important that participants become
knowledgeable about fasting prior to attempting to fast.  Fasting is  
abstaining from various things; intimate behavior, or like food or
just certain types of foods.  It can be as simple as not eating solid
foods for a number of days or certain times during the day, for a
specified duration.  The length and type of fast depends on the
purpose.  Short-duration fasts can be useful for cleansing the body
of solid foods, so the digestive system can be "flushed" and
rejuvenated.  Longer duration fasts can accomplish the same as
shorter-duration fasts, but in many cases may have a more
intensive religious or spiritual purpose.  It is important to note that
the frequency and duration of fasts should be with the intent to
limit extreme stress on the body when going through the
process of
fasting.  This is why it is strongly recommended that you do the
following before attempting a fast:

  1. Confirm self knowledge, from multiple sources, of the types of
    fasting.  (**Read Disclaimer to the right.**)
  2. Determine the purpose for fasting which will help guide the
    type and duration of fast.
  3. Enter and exit any fast gradually to reduce stress to the body.  
    For example, a fast to clean our intestines might consist of:
  1. Entering the fasting process
  1. 1 day with specific solid foods (many fruits and
    vegetables contain roughage "dietary fibre" that will
    assist in excreting waste from our intestines.  
  2. 1 day with only liquid food (i.e., soup) to ease the
    body into the cleansing.
  1. 1-2 days with only water to keep the body sufficiently
    hydrated, so cells and organs function properly.
  2. Exiting the fasting process
  1. 1 day with only liquid food (i.e., soup) to ease the
    body out of the fast.
  2. 1 day with specific solid foods (many fruits and
    vegetables contain roughage "dietary fibre" that will
    assist in excreting waste from our intestines.
  1. Return to daily pre-fast diet.
  1. It is important to determine frequency and duration
    based on the purpose.

It must be noted that fasting can be an effective way to reduce
calorie intake and thereby lose fat and weight; however it must be
used judiciously so that the body has time to recover to normal
operation before moving forward with a subsequent fast.

Please note that most fasts, when done properly, provide a benefit
and clarity to the mind, body, and soul; enhancing our mental,
physical, and spiritual capacities and capabilities.

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