Comments on: Fasting: Clear Mental State and Longer Life http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/ Practical Personal Development Sat, 31 Jul 2010 01:57:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: The Human Need for Fasting- January 20, 2009 « Essence Restored http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-136099 The Human Need for Fasting- January 20, 2009 « Essence Restored Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:29:16 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-136099 [...] http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/ [...] [...] http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/ [...]

]]> By: ChabrellIgan http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-109566 ChabrellIgan Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:07:47 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-109566 God dag! Kan jag ladda ner en bild fran din blogg. Av sak med hanvisning till din webbplats! God dag! Kan jag ladda ner en bild fran din blogg. Av sak med hanvisning till din webbplats!

]]> By: Uh…No « Letters from Home http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-96717 Uh…No « Letters from Home Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:27:49 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-96717 [...] the benefits of Fasting. Oh Hell no. it may work for some, but not for this chicken. I’m a big woman, who also [...] [...] the benefits of Fasting. Oh Hell no. it may work for some, but not for this chicken. I’m a big woman, who also [...]

]]> By: Katy http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-96615 Katy Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:39:33 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-96615 I have bookmarked your page Alex. I have done a 3 days fast years ago and felt amazing and full of energy at the end, even my friends thought my skin looked more youthful and they didnt know I was on a fast. I like the way you are introducing the benefits of fast and I have decided to start a 3-4 days fast again to start afresh, healthier and happier for 2009. I have bookmarked your page Alex. I have done a 3 days fast years ago and felt amazing and full of energy at the end, even my friends thought my skin looked more youthful and they didnt know I was on a fast.
I like the way you are introducing the benefits of fast and I have decided to start a 3-4 days fast again to start afresh, healthier and happier for 2009.

]]> By: 11 Mindless Eating Habits for Skinny Robots | Alex Shalman . com http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-77670 11 Mindless Eating Habits for Skinny Robots | Alex Shalman . com Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:39:15 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-77670 [...] Sunday Fasting. For the next month I don’t have any work scheduled on Sunday. There are 4 Sundays in the month of October, so this means I will be doing a full water fast 4 times. (Read about all the benefits of fasting.) [...] [...] Sunday Fasting. For the next month I don’t have any work scheduled on Sunday. There are 4 Sundays in the month of October, so this means I will be doing a full water fast 4 times. (Read about all the benefits of fasting.) [...]

]]> By: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Great Sleep | Alex Shalman . com http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-75264 The Ultimate Guide To Getting Great Sleep | Alex Shalman . com Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:22:49 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-75264 [...] There’s nothing better than a glass of water to restart the metabolism after about 8 hours of fasting and [...] [...] There’s nothing better than a glass of water to restart the metabolism after about 8 hours of fasting and [...]

]]> By: Igor Balgavi http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-57563 Igor Balgavi Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:10:33 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-57563 Great article.Thanks. Great article.Thanks.

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-45880 Alex Shalman Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:59:58 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-45880 I'm going to do my next one as soon as school ends. Before that I'm very non-committal to anything that has to do with changing my routine. Let's go Finals! =) I’m going to do my next one as soon as school ends. Before that I’m very non-committal to anything that has to do with changing my routine. Let’s go Finals! =)

]]> By: MrPositioning.com (Stanley Bronstein) http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-45879 MrPositioning.com (Stanley Bronstein) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 19:58:33 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-45879 I try to fast every 4 to 6 months. I've done 4 days many times, but about 5 months ago I did an 8 day fast. That was a very interesting experience. I could have gone longer, but I gave out after 8 days. Afterwards, I wished I would have gone longer. I recommend fasting, in the proper circumstances. I'm getting ready to do another one in the near future. Stanley F. Bronstein Mr. Positioning Attorney, CPA, Author & Professional Motivational Speaker I try to fast every 4 to 6 months. I’ve done 4 days many times, but about 5 months ago I did an 8 day fast. That was a very interesting experience. I could have gone longer, but I gave out after 8 days. Afterwards, I wished I would have gone longer.

I recommend fasting, in the proper circumstances. I’m getting ready to do another one in the near future.

Stanley F. Bronstein
Mr. Positioning
Attorney, CPA, Author & Professional Motivational Speaker

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-45099 Alex Shalman Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:47:33 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-45099 It's okay because they give you juice and cookie when you're done! It’s okay because they give you juice and cookie when you’re done!

]]> By: Adam http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-45055 Adam Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:30:46 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-45055 I remember fasting for a blood test. Those really bite, because often times I had failed to prepare. Unlike this time when I started eating fruits and veggies the day before, and reduced the calories prior to the fast. I also drank juice, which I don't do when I fast to give blood. I remember fasting for a blood test. Those really bite, because often times I had failed to prepare. Unlike this time when I started eating fruits and veggies the day before, and reduced the calories prior to the fast. I also drank juice, which I don’t do when I fast to give blood.

]]> By: Fasting http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-45054 Fasting Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:23:22 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-45054 It's BS. I am doing it not by choice and it is terrible. It’s BS. I am doing it not by choice and it is terrible.

]]> By: Adam http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44992 Adam Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:37:32 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44992 No beer...maybe I will have one this upcoming weekend though. Fruit and small bowl of oatmeal did the trick. No beer…maybe I will have one this upcoming weekend though. Fruit and small bowl of oatmeal did the trick.

]]> By: Caleb http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44972 Caleb Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:42:52 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44972 In my early 20's I used to fast for the last 72 hours of every month and the benefits exceeded beyond what you've covered here...but why did I stop? Oh yes,now I remember,I physically got too small and I also grew out of touch with 'regular people'. This reminds me of something I once heard: "Fasting too much can sometimes make you too clean for the people you're trying to save/help." Adam: It wouldn't be so much of a big deal if the beer is naturally brewed with NO additives ;) In my early 20′s I used to fast for the last 72 hours of every month and the benefits exceeded beyond what you’ve covered here…but why did I stop?

Oh yes,now I remember,I physically got too small and I also grew out of touch with ‘regular people’. This reminds me of something I once heard: “Fasting too much can sometimes make you too clean for the people you’re trying to save/help.”

Adam: It wouldn’t be so much of a big deal if the beer is naturally brewed with NO additives ;)

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44964 Alex Shalman Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:08:53 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44964 I would personally break it with a nice banana/berry smoothie. A beer might work, let me know how it works. =) I would personally break it with a nice banana/berry smoothie. A beer might work, let me know how it works. =)

]]> By: Adam http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44963 Adam Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:55:31 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44963 A little more than one hour to go on my first 24hr juice fast Alex. I reduced my diet to mainly veggies and fruits the day before. I am just guessing here, but it is probably not a good idea to break the fast by drinking a beer...lol... A little more than one hour to go on my first 24hr juice fast Alex. I reduced my diet to mainly veggies and fruits the day before. I am just guessing here, but it is probably not a good idea to break the fast by drinking a beer…lol…

]]> By: Coop http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44956 Coop Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:59:52 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44956 Intermittent fasting is becoming quite the topic in the fitness world. Many athletes are touting fat loss and less complications of planning meals etc. I like to eat too much. Best, Coop Intermittent fasting is becoming quite the topic in the fitness world.

Many athletes are touting fat loss and less complications of planning meals etc.

I like to eat too much.
Best,
Coop

]]> By: Chris | Martial Development http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44685 Chris | Martial Development Mon, 07 Apr 2008 05:37:46 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44685 A very interesting topic. There is a Chinese fasting technique called <i>bigu</i>, which some people can apparently sustain for weeks or months without ill effects. A very interesting topic. There is a Chinese fasting technique called bigu, which some people can apparently sustain for weeks or months without ill effects.

]]> By: Asia'h Epperson http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44668 Asia'h Epperson Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:35:56 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44668 I am not sure if there will be long term effect on the body if going without food for longer period. I won't advise others do what Alex did and as he said <i>you should consult a medical professional, such as your doctor, before starting a new fasting regimen.</i>. I did try for a week and it is tough for the first two days, in fact, I feel weak. But, after that everything is ok. For now, I don't really go that extreme, but, I combine both exercise and light diet and it show better result in term of my weight control and fitness. I am not sure if there will be long term effect on the body if going without food for longer period. I won’t advise others do what Alex did and as he said you should consult a medical professional, such as your doctor, before starting a new fasting regimen..

I did try for a week and it is tough for the first two days, in fact, I feel weak. But, after that everything is ok. For now, I don’t really go that extreme, but, I combine both exercise and light diet and it show better result in term of my weight control and fitness.

]]> By: Jacob Share http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44600 Jacob Share Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:06:43 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44600 Great article Alex. As a religious Jew, I fast 6 times a year. Aside from one week where there are 2 fasts, the others are fairly well spread out in the calendar. I can't say that I enjoy the fasting but I do think it's a good thing and have seen most of the benefits you mention above. One reason I also like fasting is the social responsibility aspect. Going without food gives you a small but hard-hitting glimpse of what starving or poor people have to deal with regularly, and keeps you from taking for granted your own (hopefully better) situation. Stumbled! Great article Alex.

As a religious Jew, I fast 6 times a year. Aside from one week where there are 2 fasts, the others are fairly well spread out in the calendar. I can’t say that I enjoy the fasting but I do think it’s a good thing and have seen most of the benefits you mention above.

One reason I also like fasting is the social responsibility aspect. Going without food gives you a small but hard-hitting glimpse of what starving or poor people have to deal with regularly, and keeps you from taking for granted your own (hopefully better) situation.

Stumbled!

]]> By: Andrea Hess|Empowered Soul http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44514 Andrea Hess|Empowered Soul Sat, 05 Apr 2008 15:10:00 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44514 I'm a big believer in fasting, so I really appreciate how concisely you offer this valuable information. A nice way to start fasting (if there is a lot of resistance to the whole idea) is a sunrise to sunset fast. It doesn't have the same level of benefit, of course, but it does help boost confidence and willpower to start longer fasts. One quick word about juice fasting - it's really so much better if this is done with freshly squeezed juices. If you are going to fast like this regularly, it's worth investing in a high-quality juicer. Pasteurization and additives of most commercial juices really limit their nutritional and detoxifying benefits. On a juice fast, it's also really important to include lots of vegetable juices along with fruit juices. Try adding some celery or beet juice to fruit juices such as pineapple or apple. Blessings, Andrea I’m a big believer in fasting, so I really appreciate how concisely you offer this valuable information.

A nice way to start fasting (if there is a lot of resistance to the whole idea) is a sunrise to sunset fast. It doesn’t have the same level of benefit, of course, but it does help boost confidence and willpower to start longer fasts.

One quick word about juice fasting – it’s really so much better if this is done with freshly squeezed juices. If you are going to fast like this regularly, it’s worth investing in a high-quality juicer. Pasteurization and additives of most commercial juices really limit their nutritional and detoxifying benefits.

On a juice fast, it’s also really important to include lots of vegetable juices along with fruit juices. Try adding some celery or beet juice to fruit juices such as pineapple or apple.

Blessings,
Andrea

]]> By: Self Improvement and Personal Development Link Love, Volume 30 http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44513 Self Improvement and Personal Development Link Love, Volume 30 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 14:53:37 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44513 [...] Shalman - In a post that ended up being more controversial than Alex probably originally intended, Fasting: Clear Mental State And Longer Life discusses the benefits of fasting. The conversation in the comments section covers a lot of [...] [...] Shalman – In a post that ended up being more controversial than Alex probably originally intended, Fasting: Clear Mental State And Longer Life discusses the benefits of fasting. The conversation in the comments section covers a lot of [...]

]]> By: Viv http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44493 Viv Sat, 05 Apr 2008 08:50:48 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44493 This is the most sensible attitude so far. It is all about balance. Fasting breaks the bad habits the body has got into - so you do it for a few days to get the system "tweaked" - once this has occurred you gradually introduce the "heavier" foods slowly until you reach an optimum balance where you maintain your energy without compromising all the basic foods necessary for your body's peformance. And don't forget - 8 glasses of water every day! This is the most sensible attitude so far. It is all about balance. Fasting breaks the bad habits the body has got into – so you do it for a few days to get the system “tweaked” – once this has occurred you gradually introduce the “heavier” foods slowly until you reach an optimum balance where you maintain your energy without compromising all the basic foods necessary for your body’s peformance. And don’t forget – 8 glasses of water every day!

]]> By: Felex Tan http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44481 Felex Tan Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:55:27 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44481 Fasting is a way for our body to clean up our inner body part ,In Mandarin called"DUAN SHI",many Chinese does that expeacially after eating a lot of "Rubbish "food ,In Malaysia,there are a lot of fried items and most of Malaysian will take it as tidbit..Oh my goodnes.It cause heatness and poison to our body.So,i suggest to my friend try to fast one day,you will feel the different,he did that.His experience is more energetic after fasting.Guys and gals ,please try one day and share the experience to others. Fasting is a way for our body to clean up our inner body part ,In Mandarin called”DUAN SHI”,many Chinese does that expeacially after eating a lot of “Rubbish “food ,In Malaysia,there are a lot of fried items and most of Malaysian will take it as tidbit..Oh my goodnes.It cause heatness and poison to our body.So,i suggest to my friend try to fast one day,you will feel the different,he did that.His experience is more energetic after fasting.Guys and gals ,please try one day and share the experience to others.

]]> By: Matthew http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44450 Matthew Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:18:15 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44450 Nice article, I've done the <a href="http://blogaboutyourblog.com/2007/09/13/master-cleanse-diet/"master cleanse diet</a>. It's basically a water/liquid fast. It was more for weightloss, I lost about 10 pounds in 4-5 days. Stumbled and I submitted this to healthranker http://healthranker.com/Diet_WeightLoss/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/ Nice article, I’ve done the <a href=”http://blogaboutyourblog.com/2007/09/13/master-cleanse-diet/”master cleanse diet. It’s basically a water/liquid fast. It was more for weightloss, I lost about 10 pounds in 4-5 days.

Stumbled and I submitted this to healthranker

http://healthranker.com/Diet_WeightLoss/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/

]]> By: Mr Positioning’s Top Picks - Week of April 4, 2008 http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44431 Mr Positioning’s Top Picks - Week of April 4, 2008 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:50:29 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44431 [...] Fasting and its Benefits addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fstanleybronstein.com%2Fmr-positionings-top-picks-week-of-april-4-2008%2F'; addthis_title = 'Mr+Positioning%26%238217%3Bs+Top+Picks+-+Week+of+April+4%2C+2008'; addthis_pub = ''; Until next time, take care, my dear friends. Mr. Positioning Stanley F. Bronstein Attorney & CPA Tags: Achievement IQ, Laws of Positioning, mr positioning, stanley bronstein [...] [...] Fasting and its Benefits addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fstanleybronstein.com%2Fmr-positionings-top-picks-week-of-april-4-2008%2F’; addthis_title = ‘Mr+Positioning%26%238217%3Bs+Top+Picks+-+Week+of+April+4%2C+2008′; addthis_pub = ”; Until next time, take care, my dear friends. Mr. Positioning Stanley F. Bronstein Attorney & CPA Tags: Achievement IQ, Laws of Positioning, mr positioning, stanley bronstein [...]

]]> By: MrPositioning.com (Stanley Bronstein) http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44429 MrPositioning.com (Stanley Bronstein) Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:49:13 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44429 Personally, I have done many 4 days fasts in the past. About 6 months ago, I actually did an 8 day fast. It was definitely an interesting experience. I'm getting ready to do another one, I just have to wait for my schedule to open up and allow for it (or perhaps I may need to proactively adjust my schedule). I want to do at least 10 days the next time. The biggest benefits I find from fasting are a general feeling of well-being as my body is resting and the INCREDIBLE sense of mental control I get from knowing that I can go without food for a long period of time. Mr. Positioning Stanley F. Bronstein Attorney, CPA, Author & Professional Speaker Personally, I have done many 4 days fasts in the past. About 6 months ago, I actually did an 8 day fast. It was definitely an interesting experience.

I’m getting ready to do another one, I just have to wait for my schedule to open up and allow for it (or perhaps I may need to proactively adjust my schedule). I want to do at least 10 days the next time.

The biggest benefits I find from fasting are a general feeling of well-being as my body is resting and the INCREDIBLE sense of mental control I get from knowing that I can go without food for a long period of time.

Mr. Positioning
Stanley F. Bronstein
Attorney, CPA, Author & Professional Speaker

]]> By: Flimjo http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44427 Flimjo Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:43:50 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44427 I thought this was interesting and disagree with the doubters. Fasting is intriguing because we all eat and consume so much junk. Perhaps our digestive systems DO need a break every now and then. If you eat natural foods and avoid crap that doesn't digest well, you migth be fine. But the majority of us don't eat that way. I thought this was interesting and disagree with the doubters. Fasting is intriguing because we all eat and consume so much junk. Perhaps our digestive systems DO need a break every now and then. If you eat natural foods and avoid crap that doesn’t digest well, you migth be fine. But the majority of us don’t eat that way.

]]> By: Alex Shalman http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44425 Alex Shalman Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:33:57 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44425 It's that first day that's the hard one... Good luck and let us know how it goes =) It’s that first day that’s the hard one… Good luck and let us know how it goes =)

]]> By: Anna http://www.alexshalman.com/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/comment-page-1/#comment-44424 Anna Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:22:58 +0000 http://www.alexshalman.com/blog/2008/04/04/fasting-clear-mental-state-and-longer-life/#comment-44424 i don't know why some of you are attacking this article... Alex isn't saying that we should make fasting a way of life and completely replace the way we eat.. its more about taking a few days here and there, breaking our routine of the SAD (standard american diet) and overeating and just giving our digestive system a rest- aka it will still be working on that carrot smoothie (however when you compare it to trying to digest a steak) it won't be doing as much work, your parasympathetic nervous system won't be stimulated to as great an extent, which will leave you feeling more energetic. Obviously if you continue to live on smoothies and veggies you'll become malnourished and get sick, but a 2-4 day fast isn't going to kill you. Of course, diet and exercise are always important, but a fast can be used in addition, and not replacing good health habits. I think this article was good actually- i might try a 1 day fast just to see what happens.. i don’t know why some of you are attacking this article… Alex isn’t saying that we should make fasting a way of life and completely replace the way we eat.. its more about taking a few days here and there, breaking our routine of the SAD (standard american diet) and overeating and just giving our digestive system a rest- aka it will still be working on that carrot smoothie (however when you compare it to trying to digest a steak) it won’t be doing as much work, your parasympathetic nervous system won’t be stimulated to as great an extent, which will leave you feeling more energetic. Obviously if you continue to live on smoothies and veggies you’ll become malnourished and get sick, but a 2-4 day fast isn’t going to kill you. Of course, diet and exercise are always important, but a fast can be used in addition, and not replacing good health habits. I think this article was good actually- i might try a 1 day fast just to see what happens..

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