June 26, 2022 Edition
"What would happen if you fasted for seven days? No food consumption; only water for a week. In all seriousness, it would probably be the healthiest thing a person could do for their body!" – Dr. Eric Berg Now this may sound extreme on the cuff, but there are some human health experts promoting the term “intermittent fasting”. Intermittent fasting will probably have slightly different meanings to various people, but it’s basically an extended fast that would last at minimum a few hours longer than a natural overnight fast of 10-12 hours. Supposedly, intermittent fasting and a low-carbohydrate diet go hand in hand for sustaining the body in a comfortable manner during extended fasting. As the body and mind becomes more accustomed to fasting, it’s not uncommon for the intermittent fasting to theoretically last into the range of 48-72 hours and beyond. If you think about it in nature, does the wild animal eat three square meals a day? Does the coyote always