WATER FASTING
Technically, it should be able to handle most things. We'll see!
The original guy who wrote on the subject of fasting (this lifetime) was
Herbert Shelton – who wrote a book in 1922 which was republished in
1996. So, you can see the older style of wording. (Shelton, Herbert M.
An Introduction to Natural Hygiene. (Sep. 1996).
One important feature
about fasting has been entirely overlooked by all the so-called
scientific investigators of fasting. I refer to the manner in which it
causes the breaking down, absorption and elimination or use of abnormal
growths, effusions, exudates, deposits, etc. The scientists have
conducted all their experiments on healthy animals or healthy men and
are, for this reason, in no position to know its effects in the sick
body.
They learned that
useless fat and the less essential tissues are consumed first, and the
most essential tissues of the body are hardly touched, even where death
from starvation results. But never having watched the process they
cannot know anything of the rapidity with which dropsical fluid, for
example, is absorbed from the cavities or tissues and utilized as food.
They cannot know how tumour-like growths are often rapidly absorbed and
how, even large tumours are reduced in size. Resolution in pneumonia is
hastened, the process taking place so rapidly, often that it would be
difficult to believe unless one should see it. "Diseased" tissues are
broken down, exudates, effusions and deposits are absorbed and either
used or eliminated. The body utilizes everything it can dispense with
during a fast in order to preserve the integrity of the essential
tissues. The useless and least essential things are sacrificed first.
Hunger
Most are surprised by
the disappearance of hunger once the border is crossed into fasting’s
land of silence. After a day or two, hunger’s voice will be rare indeed.
Craving can continue on for some days longer, and then at last there
will be stillness, leaving the deep groans of the soul. Once the body
quiets, the richer connection with our spiritual hunger can be felt.
There is nothing like it! Wonderful freedom comes when flesh is forced
into silence, sharpening perception of the greatest sound of all; God’s
still small voice.
The odd time hunger can
flare up, more often in a juice fast than water. This could be due to
excessive pulp in the juice, reawakening digestion. If hunger persists,
try straining your juice or adding some prune juice to clean out the
digestive tract.
Weakness
Water fasting will
result in weakness and lack of energy. There can even be dips in stamina
during a juice fast if you have a high metabolism. Weakness is a vital
part of fasting’s slowing down process. Embrace this wonderful quieting
state; your expectations should be adjusted when planning a fast. Give
yourself lots of down time; enjoy the holiday away from the hustle and
bustle.
Tiredness
Sleepiness is normal
during water or restricted juice fasting. Very few people receive enough
rest, so enjoy the extra sleep; it may be as healing and rejuvenating as
the fast itself.
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