how long can a person fast before suffering health consequences, assuming the person is in relativly good health to begin with.
It all depends upon the person's body. The human body can go forty days without food, although, I wouldn't recommend a fast that long.
make sure your liquids contain enough minerals and vitamins. try all sorts of fruti and vegetable juices, and don't go longer as necessary. I fasted twice for 1 week, I felt great in that week, Io had a lot of power, but at the end I was getting more and more tired. Your body will signalize when to stop. But please read before you start something like that, and plan it out.
Well, you can do a juice fast, or you can do a water fast. There are a wide range of metabolic changes and experiences when fasting. The blood and lymph are detoxified. Fasting also helps to release toxins from the colon, kidneys, bladder, lungs, sinuses, and skin clears out complications that have arisen from a bad diet and unhealthy lifestyle. Fruit juices stir up toxins and acids in the body, thereby stimulating the eliminative processes. Vegetable juices, on the other hand, soothe the jaded nerves and work in a much milder manner. They carry away toxic matter in a gentle way. I, myself, prefer water fasting. However, with my insulin resistance, I must take in a little fruit juice.
I once fasted (no solids) for 20 days without any problems & I'm currently attempting a 30 day fast (I'm on day 4). I say go for it for as long as possible, but remember to take your supplements.
You can fast to lose weight safely, actually, it can be safer than fasting when you don't need to lose any weight. Not to be to big of a plugger, but I have my fasting book "Fasting: the Ultimate Diet" up for sale on Amazon. I recommend you buy it from me. lol it's cheap!! I'd fast now but have been either pregnant or nursing for 5 1/2 years now!!!!! aaack I have months before my youngest weans and since I've read the book like 10 times over in a wishful state I am ready. Becca
