The Health Benefits of Fasting

                          Fasting  technically commences within the first twelve to twenty four hours of the fast and it doesn't chemically begin until the carbohydrate stores in the body begin to be used as an energy source.The fast will continue as long as the fat and carbohydrate stores are used for energy and once the protein stores begin to be depleted for energy, a person is technically starving.
                           There are many types of fasting like one day fasting in a month, three days fasting in a month, apple fasting once in a week etc.The best I feel is apple fasting.  
                           Fasting can do wonders for the human body.A slower metabolic rate, more efficient protein production, an improved immune system and the increased production of hormones contributes to this long term benefit of fasting.

• The benefits start with detoxification, which is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph glands and skin.

                           This process is precipitated by fasting because, when food is no longer entering the body, the body turns to fat reserves for energy. When the fat reserves are used for energy during a fast, it releases chemicals from the fatty acids into the system which are eliminated through the aforementioned organs. Chemicals which are not found in food, but absorbed from the environment such as DDT are also stored in fat reserves that may be released during a fast.

• The second benefit is the healing process that begins in the body during a fast. 

                           During a fast energy is diverted away from the digestive system due to its lack of use and   towards the metabolism and immune system.

• Growth hormones are also released during a fast due to the greater efficiency in hormone production.
• Further more production of protein for replacement of damaged cells occur more efficiently which results in healthier cells.

                            Therefore when one is fasting, the person is diverting energy from the digestive system to    the immune system.

• In addition to the growth hormone that is released more frequently during a fast, an anti-aging hormone is also produced more efficiently.                        

• Finally, the most scientifically proven advantage of fasting is rejuvenation and extended life expectancy.

                          A reliable way to extend the life span is under-nutrition without malnutrition.