ABOUT
FASTING THERAPY
Fasting in naturopathy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes abstaining from food and drinks for specific periods to promote health. According to naturopathy there is only one cause of disease i.e. accumulation of morbid matter and only one cure i.e. elimination of morbid (toxic) matter from the body. And fasting is an effective treatment for removing the disorders of mind and body by enhancing the process of elimination and providing rest to digestive system.
Research indicates that fasting can have numerous health benefits, including weight loss, improved blood sugar control, and enhanced heart health. It may also support cellular repair processes, reduce inflammation, and promote autophagy, a mechanism that helps eliminate damaged cells.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF
FASTING
Fasting encompasses various methods of abstaining from food and drink for specific periods, each with unique approaches and benefits.
INTERMITTENT FASTING
This popular method alternates between eating and fasting periods. Common approaches include:
16/8 Method: Fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour window.
18/6 Method: Fast for 18 hours and eat within a 6-hour window.
20/4 Method: Fast for 20 hours and eat during a 4-hour window.
5:2 Diet: Eat normally for five days and restrict calories (500-600) on two non-consecutive days.
Eat-Stop-Eat: Fast for 24 hours once or twice a week.
ALTERNATE-DAY FASTING
This method involves fasting every other day, where you can consume very few calories (about 30% of your daily intake) on fasting days.
ONE MEAL A DAY
This approach restricts eating to one nutrient-dense meal per day, with a fasting period of 23 hours.
CIRCADIAN RHYTHM FASTING
Circadian Rhythm Fasting aligns eating patterns with the body's natural circadian rhythms, promoting eating during daylight hours and fasting overnight.
TIME RESTRICTED EATING
Similar to intermittent fasting, this method limits eating to a specific time frame each day, such as an 8-hour window.
WATER FASTING
Only water is consumed during this fast, typically lasting from 24 hours to several days.
JUICE FASTING
Participants consume only fruit or vegetable juices for a set period, often for detoxification purposes.
PARTIAL FASTING
Certain foods or drinks, such as processed foods or animal products, are eliminated for a specific duration.
CALORIE RESTRICTION
This involves reducing calorie intake for a few days each week without complete fasting.
EXTENDED FASTING
Involves fasting for more than 24 hours, sometimes up to several days. This requires careful monitoring and is often done under medical supervision.