10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting .

10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting .

Of course, fasting is primarily a religious obligation, nonetheless, it also has some health benefits. Here are 10 top benefits of fasting that might be helpful for you:

1. Fasting Rests Digestive System: Just like your body needs rest, so also does your digestive system. Many a times, our mouths are ever so busy that our digestive systems hardly ever rest. However, during fasting, the much-needed rest provided but this does not however, stop the production of acids in the stomach.

2. Fasting Promotes detoxification: In this age of canned and fast food, we tend to eat a lot of processed foods which contain additives which may then go on to become additives that may become toxins in the body, stored up as fat. Fat is burnt during fasting, especially when it is prolonged. And the toxins are released. The liver, kidneys and other organs in the body are involved in detoxification.

3. Fasting Resolves Inflammatory Response: Some studies show that fasting promotes resolution of inflammatory diseases and allergies. Examples of such inflammatory diseases are rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis and skin diseases such as psoriasis. Some experts assert that fasting may promote healing of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis.

4. Fasting Reduces Blood Sugar: During fasting, there is an increased breakdown of glucose so that the body can get energy. It reduces production of insulin which rests the pancreas and the outcome is a reduction in blood sugar.

5. Fasting Increases Fat breakdown: The first response of the body to fasting is break down of glucose. When the store of glucose is exhausted, ketosis begins (break down of fats to release energy). Hence, the fats stored in kidney and muscles are used up in the process.

6. Fasting Corrects high blood Pressure: Fasting helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis (clogging of arteries by fat particles). Because metabolic rate is reduced during fasting, the fear-flight hormones such as adrenaline and nor adrenaline are also reduced. This keeps the metabolic steady and within limits. The benefit is a reduction in blood pressure.

7. Fasting Promotes Weight loss: It reduces the store of fats in the body even though it is not regarded as a good weight loss strategy. Reducing fat and sugar intake, and increasing fruits and rest are better measures to achieve weight reduction.
8. Fasting Promotes Healthy diet: It has been observed that fasting reduces craving for processed foods. It promotes desire for natural foods, especially water and fruits, thereby promoting healthy nutrition.
9. Fasting Boosts Immunity: A result of healthy dieting is a boost in immunity. When individuals take fruits to break a fast, they increase the body's store of essential vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and E are good antioxidants readily available in fruits. They help to boost immunity.

10. Fasting May Help to Overcome Addictions: It has been said that fasting can help addicts reduce their cravings, for nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and other substance abuse. Although there are other regimens required to resolve addictions, fasting can play a role.



Despite these benefits, fasting has some demerits. It may cause reduction in body water called dehydration. This leads may lead to headaches and even trigger migraines in predisposed persons. It may worsen heartburn and peptic ulcer. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, malnourished people, and individuals with cardiac arrhythmia, renal or liver problems are advised not to fast.