by Mush Panjwani
We are discussing here some incredible health benefits of
fasting. What is fasting? Fasting is primarily an act of willing abstention
from all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. In Islam, fasting for a month
is an obligatory practice during the holy month of Ramadan, from fajr (dawn),
until maghrib (sunset). Muslims are prohibited from eating, drinking, and
engaging in sexual activity. They are also encouraged to refrain from negative
emotions such as anger and addiction. Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of
the Pillars of Islam, and thus one of the most important acts of Islamic
worship.
Fasting is not only a religious obligation but it has many health benefits.
Fasting is a good practice, if properly implemented. It promotes elimination of
toxins from the body, reduces blood sugar and fat stored. It promotes healthy
eating habits and boosts immunity. Research suggests there are major health
benefits of fasting to caloric restriction. Benefits include reduced risks of
cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, insulin resistance, immune
disorders, and more generally, the slowing of the ageing process, and the
potential to increase maximum life span.
There are enormous amounts of material when I started
looking for the health benefits of fasting. It seemed that every expert in
medicine, health and fitness had something to say about the benefits of
fasting. But the following piece from Dr. Cinque summarizes it all very well:
* Fasting promotes detoxification. As the body breaks down its
fat reserves, it mobilizes and eliminates stored toxins.
* Fasting gives the digestive system a much-needed rest. After
fasting, both digestion and elimination are invigorated.
* Fasting promotes the drying up of abnormal fluid
accumulations, such as edema in the ankles and legs and swelling in the
abdomen.
* Fasting corrects high blood pressure without drugs. Fasting
will normalize blood pressure in the vast majority of cases, the blood pressure
will remain low after the fast, if the person follows a health-supporting diet
and lifestyle.
* Fasting makes it easy to overcome bad habits and addictions.
Many people have overcome tobacco and alcohol addictions by fasting, and even
drug addictions. Fasting rapidly dissipates the craving for nicotine, alcohol,
caffeine and other drugs.
* Fasting clears the skin and whitens the eyes. It is common
to see skin eruptions clear while fasting, and the whites of the eyes never
look so clear and bright as they do after fasting.
* Fasting restores taste appreciation for wholesome natural
foods. People say that their taste buds come alive after fasting and that food
never tasted so good.
* Fasting is the perfect gateway to a healthful diet and
lifestyle. Going on a fast gives you the motivation and enthusiasm to make a
fresh start.
* Fasting initiates rapid weight loss with little or no
hunger. Most people are surprised at how little desire for food they have while
fasting.
Here’s another article on the health benefits of fasting.
Source : http://dinchacklife.com
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