It’s no secret we live in a world that is becoming increasingly toxic. Increased pollution in the air we breath, the water we drink, to the food we eat to the negative thoughts we share with each other or in the form of self-talk, you know, the negative thoughts you can't rid yourself of. As you get older physical and mental toxicity contribute to a lack of energy, spiritual apathy, and poor health and even disease. Fasting is a way of detoxifying and a healing technique which supports and enhances the internal cleansing process, ultimately creating renewal and vitality for the body, mind, and spirit. Along with Fasting, a holistic approach to food, wellness, and spirituality, offer the lifestyle tools and techniques that can provide anyone the benefit which lasts a lifetime.
Fasting offers physical and mental rejuvenation, using the body’s own natural ability to heal. Fasting can be enhanced by including activities such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Walking, Pilates, Rest or Meditation, to mention a few. Some of the benefits of regular fasting include a healthier body, younger looking skin, weight loss, clearer skin, enhanced energy, and clearer thinking with better memory.
Some helpful books on the subject...
Juice Fasting and Detoxification: Use the Healing Power of Fresh Juice to Feel Young and Look Great: The Fastest Way to Restore Your Health by Steve Meyerowitz, Michael Parman, and Beth Robbins
Fasting-And Eating-For Health: A Medical Doctor's Program for Conquering Disease by Joel Fuhrman and Neal D. Barnard
Rational Fasting by Arnold Ehret
Miracle of Fasting, 49th Edition by Patricia Bragg
Healthy Fasting (Healthful Alternatives) by Margot Hellmiss and Norbert Kriegisch
Fasting Can Save Your Life by Herbert M. Shelton
The Fasting Cure (1911) by Upton Sinclair
The Juice Fasting Bible: Discover the Power of an All-Juice Diet to Restore Good Health, Lose Weight and Increase Vitality by Sandra Cabot
Fasting: The Buchinger Method by Maria Wilhelmi-Buchinger