Fasting
Fasting is the practice of going without food for a period of time. People engage in fasting for health and religious reasons. Today, on the Integrated Pharmacist podcast, we're talking about the effects of fasting on human health. The goals for fasting might include weight reduction, toxin elimination, better mental clarity, improved cardiovascular health, blood sugar control, and even improved cancer treatments. There are multiple ways to fast. Intermittent fasting includes limiting food consumption to an 8 hour period every day. Some people go without any food or water for 24 hours. Some fasts include water and may extend the fast to 48 hours. Still others consider fasting for as long as 21 days while on a liquid-only diet. This type of diet typically includes vegetable juices or some other way of providing the body with essential vitamins and minerals while keeping caloric intake to about 250 to 350 a day. Although many people have found benefit to fasting, it does co