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Water fast: day 9

11/11/2014

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WHAT A RIDE ITS BEEN!
I was called to do a water fast while supervising a patient on their 21 day water fast. In fact, the call came earlier but I didn't listen. 
I spent 2.5 months in the magnificent and beautiful country of France this summer. And I ate. I ate and ate and ate and ate. After that, I ate more.  About half-way through I heard the call: "You need to stop". I was inflamed all the time. I carried a layer of inflammation + water on my body that weighed probably 5 kilos (the other 5 that I gained were baked goods and cream sauces).  But as usual the mind had reasons to  not fast, based mostly in fear. They sounded like this:
- "But its your last few weeks..."
- "But... but..what if you can't because... you're not at home"
-"Its not the right situation and you don't have your things" (Things??)
So I postponed it. When I came home I was busy looking for a place to live so I didn't "have the time".  I kept eating. Kept feeling inflamed. I Kept having anxiety and mental confusion. And then one night it came, crystal clear and almost audible...  While I was laying in bed my soul said "How long will you wait to do something you know you need to do?". I laughed out loud! "I'm not sure", I said.  "Ok" she said "well decide.  And then lets go". I started water fasting 2 days later.  There was a birthday brunch the next day that could not be missed!
This is my second water fast and what an interesting and valuable experience it has been. Not only do I feel great, my mind is clear and the anxiety is gone.  I can make decisions easily, and hear the voice of my true self loud and clear. When I close my eyes I fall in to mediation that is so relaxing. I can feel the rejuvenation. 
The detoxification stage was hard. Body aches and pains. I thought I might throw up at one point. But these are all a normal part of the body healing itself. THE BODY HEALS ITSELF! Amazing. After day 7 I was called to begin green juices. The same green juices from the Gerson Diet. They are meant to infuse the body with nutrients and vitamins without fiber. I have been doing that and will continue until day 10, the day I feel my fast will be done. 
If you are thinking of doing a cleanse, feel the need to detox, or have been called to water fast, I am here to support you on your journey. There is no time like the present to become all we were meant to be. Raw, radiant and healthy.
Aloha, have a great day xoxo

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Benjamin G
11/11/2014 05:22:11 am

Dr. J!

I really enjoyed reading this post and I am inspired! Fasting is an amazing practice that reconnects us to our inner depths, helps us come to terms with the past and to envision our future. Thanks for sharing your experience.

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Dr Ariel Jones
11/16/2014 02:47:37 am

Ben!! Thank you very much. I am glad it spoke to you. It was a spiritual journey as much as any physical one. I look forward to talking to you soon. Aloha xo

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Xavier
11/15/2014 11:58:01 pm

Amazing experience ! How's your tongue now ?

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Dr Ariel Jones
11/16/2014 02:48:33 am

Merci! Ma langue va bien :) Elle se guérit complètement

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Tj
7/8/2018 01:59:19 am

Thinking about trying the fast

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Dr. Ariel Jones
7/9/2018 12:41:34 am

Hi TJ,

That's amazing! Good for you. There are many good fasting books out there - I really like Fasting and Eating for Health by Dr. Joel Fuhrman.

I have a complete water fasting guide available here: https://www.drarieljones.com/store/p22/Master_Water_Fasting_Guide_-_1st_Edition.html

Good luck!

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Owen link
1/9/2021 07:42:06 am

Interesting thouughts

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