What It Is
Water fasting is a treatment that has been used for centuries to treat people of illness and to revitalize the system. Most religions practice fasting in one form or another. In the 20th century fasting was practiced by Natural Hygiene doctors like Herbert Shelton and his students, Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Left alone, the body can heal itself of many ailments including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, pancreatitis, fibroids, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, rosacea, urticaria, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, chronic inflammation, IBS, IBD, psychosomatic disease, depression, schizophrenia, insomnia, intestinal parasites, gout, allergies, eczema and psoriasis. No drugs, vitamins or food is consumed during the fast. Just purified water and universal love.
Water fasting brings awareness to our food addictions and the ways in which we use food. Food is the primary addiction. As babies we are consoled for anything that ails us with mother's milk. It creates a strong neurological habit to pacify our ailments with food. Food is rarely eaten for hunger alone. We eat when we are bored, lonely, upset, hungry. Eating is also an ingrained part of our family and national culture. We eat socially to connect with people and to celebrate. Water fasting gives a short break from food to gain perspective on why we are eating. From here we can make conscious decisions about what we eat and when. When we exercise choice we are no longer run by our addictions.
Water fasting brings mental clarity. Irritation from food allergens, processed food and toxins creates inflammation. The inflammation exists in our brain and systemically in our body. Inflammation causes chronic pain, and is the underlying mechanism for many ailments including, but not limited to, arthritis, joint pain, diabetes, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal diseases (IBS, Crohn's, Leaky Gut), food allergies and interstitial cystitis. In the absence of inflammation our brains function better. Our ability to make decisions and see clearly is not clouded by inflammation.
Water fasting brings awareness to our food addictions and the ways in which we use food. Food is the primary addiction. As babies we are consoled for anything that ails us with mother's milk. It creates a strong neurological habit to pacify our ailments with food. Food is rarely eaten for hunger alone. We eat when we are bored, lonely, upset, hungry. Eating is also an ingrained part of our family and national culture. We eat socially to connect with people and to celebrate. Water fasting gives a short break from food to gain perspective on why we are eating. From here we can make conscious decisions about what we eat and when. When we exercise choice we are no longer run by our addictions.
Water fasting brings mental clarity. Irritation from food allergens, processed food and toxins creates inflammation. The inflammation exists in our brain and systemically in our body. Inflammation causes chronic pain, and is the underlying mechanism for many ailments including, but not limited to, arthritis, joint pain, diabetes, neurological conditions, gastrointestinal diseases (IBS, Crohn's, Leaky Gut), food allergies and interstitial cystitis. In the absence of inflammation our brains function better. Our ability to make decisions and see clearly is not clouded by inflammation.
From The Natural Hygiene Society:
"Fasting affords the organs of the body the closest possible approach to a complete physiological rest. Many organs are overworked and overstimulated, and hence weakened, rough the constant use of defective foods and excessive quantities of foods. ... Thus the organs are given a chance to recuperate and restore their vital powers. Repair of damaged structures may take place. Broken bones, wounds and open sores heal much more rapidly. If inflammation is present it tends to subside. The body undergoes a general healing process.
Associated with physiological rest of an organ is increased elimination. This, according to some observers, is the most important advantage of fasting. ...The surplus material on hand is utilized first. The effusions, dropsical swellings, fat, infiltrations, etc., are absorbed with great rapidity on a fast. The body thus gradually releases itself from a former burden of superfluous and waste material.
A marked improvement in nervous and mental function occurs on the fast. Max Nordau declared that "Pessimism has a physiological basis;' and it may also be said that even the most severe forms of mental aberration usually have a physiological basis. ... While fasting, all enervating influences are discontinued and the entire nervous system and brain undergoes the same physiological rest that the balance of the body experiences. Nerve forces are restored and mental powers are improved. The ability to reason is increased. The powers of attention and association are quickened while memory of past events is often recovered. " - Arnold DeVries: Therapeutic Fasting
Associated with physiological rest of an organ is increased elimination. This, according to some observers, is the most important advantage of fasting. ...The surplus material on hand is utilized first. The effusions, dropsical swellings, fat, infiltrations, etc., are absorbed with great rapidity on a fast. The body thus gradually releases itself from a former burden of superfluous and waste material.
A marked improvement in nervous and mental function occurs on the fast. Max Nordau declared that "Pessimism has a physiological basis;' and it may also be said that even the most severe forms of mental aberration usually have a physiological basis. ... While fasting, all enervating influences are discontinued and the entire nervous system and brain undergoes the same physiological rest that the balance of the body experiences. Nerve forces are restored and mental powers are improved. The ability to reason is increased. The powers of attention and association are quickened while memory of past events is often recovered. " - Arnold DeVries: Therapeutic Fasting
Individualized Water Fasting Programs
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Medical Assessment Individualized Treatment Plan Daily Medical Consultation + Guidance Infrared Sauna Sessions Acupuncture IV Vitamin & Antioxidant Therapy In-house Lab testing Castor oil packs Kangen Alkaline Water Colon Hydrotherapy |
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