One sure way of cleaning your body of toxins is by fasting. These toxins accumulate in the body after years of eating unhealthy food. As the body attempts to cleanse itself of these wastes, symptoms like headaches, loose bowel movement, fatigue and depression may be experienced.  By fasting, the body is allowed to take a break to rebuild its functioning powers which are lost due to abusive eating and living habits. Unpleasant symptoms are also lessened. The immune system is given a boost, while encouraging cell regeneration. A regular fast gives the organs a chance to take a time out and delay growing old, thus giving the body the opportunity to enjoy a longer and enjoyable life.

Essential benefits of fasting include improved function of the immune system, better blood circulation, toxins free liver, kidney and intestines, weight loss, good eyesight, clear skin, and good smelling breath.                                 

The effects of fasting vary according to how long the fast is undertaken. A 3-day fast is helpful in achieving a healthy blood circulation and flush off toxins. A 5-day fast is effective in helping boost the immune system which is the body’s defense against infectious organisms. The longer the fast is taken, the more beneficial effects are achieved and symptoms of approaching illness may be arrested before they become worse.

To prepare the body for the fast, only fresh raw fruits and vegetables must be eaten for 2 days. Take a minimum of 8- two hundred forty ml glasses of water. Distilled is highly preferred. Sparingly, drink fresh fruits or vegetables juices, mixed with water at a ratio of one part water to three parts juice. Also take herbal tea of up to 2 servings daily. Juices of green leafy vegetables are highly recommended because these have excellent detoxifying qualities.  

During the fast, there may be bouts of craving for food. To satisfy your craving, eat a single serving of watermelon and no other else. Applesauce is also excellent but in blended or pureed form for easy digestion. Some good fiber foods are oat bran psylium seed husks and ground flaxseed. Fiber supplements are not advisable while the fast is being done. They may be taken before or after the fast has been completed. There may be a feeling of depression but this is just momentary so do not lose enthusiasm.

A number of unpleasant sensations may manifest such as light headedness or headache, irritability and depression, stress and fatigues, loose bowel movement and urine problem, less sleep, skin blemishes and irritations, impaired hearing or visual difficulty, respiratory and bronchial trouble and many others. The symptoms are all temporary and not at all severe. A simple remedy would be to take lemon juice daily for enema. If colonics irrigation is being considered, it is best to be under the supervision of a medical professional who has expertise on the procedure.

When the fast has been completed, repeat eating raw fresh fruits and vegetables for another 2 days. Do not be tempted to return to the previous diet of cooked food right after the fasting. It would be a big waste because the benefits from the fast will be wasted. In the succeeding days, eat frequent but lesser meals to allow the stomach time to adjust since digestive juices or enzymes have been reduced when fasting was done.

Remember that fasting should never be done without consulting a qualified health professional. For easy reference, browse the internet for the website of Kevin Trudeau called Natural Cures where a list of professionally trained practitioners of alternative wellness can be found.

Years of unhealthy lifestyle and incorrect food choices take its toll on the body, in the same token that restoring it back to its top form may also take years to accomplish. But with perseverance and determination, nothing is impossible!