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10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by alsas(m): 6:47am On Jul 09, 2013
Many people observe fasting as a religious obligation but only few know the health benefits it has. Fasting is a good practice, if properly implemented. It promotes elimination of toxins from the body, reduces blood sugar ans fat stores. It promote healthy eating habits and boost immunity. Here are top 10 health benefits you ca derive from fasting.
1. Fasting Promotes detoxification

Processed foods contain lots of additives. These additives may become toxins in the body. Some of them promote production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Most of these toxins are stored in fats. 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.

2. Fasting Rests Digestive System

During fasting, the digestive organs rest. The normal physiologic functions continue especially production of digestive secretions, but at reduced rates. This exercise helps to maintain balance of fluids in the body. Breakdown of food takes place at steady rates. Release of energy also follows a gradual pattern. Fasting however does not stop production of acids in the stomach. This is reason patients with peptic ulcer are advised to approach fasting with caution. Some experts believe they should not fast.

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

Fasting increases breakdown of glucose so that the body can get energy. It reduces production of insulin. This rests the pancreas. Glucagon is produced to facilitate the breakdown of glucose. The outcome of fasting 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. This is break down of fats to release energy. The fats stored in kidney and muscles are broken down to release energy.

6. Fasting Corrects high blood Pressure

Fasting is one of the non-drug methods of reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is clogging of arteries by fat particles. During fasting glucose and later, fat stores are used to produce energy. Metabolic rate is reduced during fasting. The fear-flight hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline are also reduced. This keeps the metabolic steady and within limits. The benefit is a reduction in blood pressure.

7. Fasting Promotes Weight loss

Fasting promotes rapid weight loss. It reduces the store of fats in the body. However fasting is not 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. This is one way fasting promote healthy lifestyle.

9. Fasting Boosts Immunity

When an individual is on balanced diet in between fasts, this can boost immunity. Elimination of toxins and reduction in fat store also helps the body. 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

Some authors show 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 arrhythmias, renal or liver problems are advised not to fast.

References

Seliger, S. & Haines, C.D. (2012) 'Is Fasting Healthy?' Accessed from (link)

Panjwani, M. (2009) '11 Health Benefits of Fasting', Accessed from http://mushpanjwani.com/2009/08/23/11-health-benefits-of-fasting/

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Nairatalks: 7:36am On Jul 09, 2013
Many people observe fasting as a religious obligation but only few know the health benefits it has. Fasting is a good practice, if properly implemented. It promotes elimination of toxins from the body, reduces blood sugar ans fat stores. It promote healthy eating habits and boost immunity. Here are top 10 health benefits you ca derive from fasting.
1. Fasting Promotes detoxification

Processed foods contain lots of additives. These additives may become toxins in the body. Some of them promote production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Most of these toxins are stored in fats. 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.

2. Fasting Rests Digestive System

During fasting, the digestive organs rest. The normal physiologic functions continue especially production of digestive secretions, but at reduced rates. This exercise helps to maintain balance of fluids in the body. Breakdown of food takes place at steady rates. Release of energy also follows a gradual pattern. Fasting however does not stop production of acids in the stomach. This is reason patients with peptic ulcer are advised to approach fasting with caution. Some experts believe they should not fast.

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

Fasting increases breakdown of glucose so that the body can get energy. It reduces production of insulin. This rests the pancreas. Glucagon is produced to facilitate the breakdown of glucose. The outcome of fasting 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. This is break down of fats to release energy. The fats stored in kidney and muscles are broken down to release energy.

6. Fasting Corrects high blood Pressure

Fasting is one of the non-drug methods of reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is clogging of arteries by fat particles. During fasting glucose and later, fat stores are used to produce energy. Metabolic rate is reduced during fasting. The fear-flight hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline are also reduced. This keeps the metabolic steady and within limits. The benefit is a reduction in blood pressure.

7. Fasting Promotes Weight loss

Fasting promotes rapid weight loss. It reduces the store of fats in the body. However fasting is not 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. This is one way fasting promote healthy lifestyle.

9. Fasting Boosts Immunity

When an individual is on balanced diet in between fasts, this can boost immunity. Elimination of toxins and reduction in fat store also helps the body. 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

Some authors show 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.
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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 arrhythmias, renal or liver problems are advised not to fast.

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by deols(f): 11:56am On Jul 09, 2013
Nairatalks: 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 arrhythmias, renal or liver problems are advised not to fast.

dont be too happy.


Fasting is not compulsory on everyone.

People who cannot fast for health reasons are exempted.


@op, I need it for no.7 cheesy

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Nairatalks: 7:07pm On Jul 09, 2013
deols:

dont be too happy.


Fasting is not compulsory on everyone.

People who cannot fast for health reasons are exempted.


@op, I need it for no.7 cheesy


Happy for what? I'm confused
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by LEvuls(m): 1:06pm On Jul 10, 2013
Lastly but not the least
u grow spiritually when u fast






Oya quote me wrong bad belle grin

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by greall1: 1:06pm On Jul 10, 2013
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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by robinicule(m): 1:07pm On Jul 10, 2013
what about slowing?
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by LEvuls(m): 1:08pm On Jul 10, 2013
Nairatalks:


Happy for what? I'm confused
why
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Madawaki01(m): 1:12pm On Jul 10, 2013
Allahu Akbar

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Madawaki01(m): 1:12pm On Jul 10, 2013
robinicule: what about slowing?
I.diot

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by LEvuls(m): 1:13pm On Jul 10, 2013
robinicule: what about slowing?
geeks lyk u shouldnt be found near trends lyk dis
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Gold2NairaCom(m): 1:14pm On Jul 10, 2013
Nice info.
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Nobody: 1:15pm On Jul 10, 2013
fasting saves you money

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by sexymoma(f): 1:17pm On Jul 10, 2013
One important benefit: Fasting Saves Unwanted Pregnancy wink
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Saraben(f): 1:20pm On Jul 10, 2013
na wash...

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Ayoobscom(m): 1:28pm On Jul 10, 2013
In addition;

It nourishes our spiritual life
It reminds our self connection with the starved/poor
It activate our thought on heavenly desires n reduces simultaneous the worldly
It increases intellectual capability
It reminds us of the deads
It moderates our arrogance lifestyles
Tames criminal and sinful urges

InshaAllah

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Bsmartt(m): 1:30pm On Jul 10, 2013
Alhamdulilahi. ALLAH loves us so much such that he makes fasting compulsory for every muslim except for the few ones. just to make us healthy in order to keep glorifying him. ALLAH AKBAR!

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by iamswizz(m): 1:37pm On Jul 10, 2013
someone will come here and tell us why skipping breakfast is bad.
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Lagusta(m): 1:44pm On Jul 10, 2013
sexymoma: One important benefit: Fasting Saves Unwanted Pregnancy wink

Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Nobody: 2:06pm On Jul 10, 2013
@OP, tanx a lot.
As Christians, when we fast, it humbles us and brings us closer to our Father-GOD.
Also JESUS CHRIST taught us that prayer and fasting combined can work wonders(Matthew 17:21).
Pls just remember that for effective communion with God and for desirable results,
Fasting must be accompanied by fervent prayers because fasting without prayers=hunger strike.
Also, when fasting,be ready to forgive any1 who offends or offended you in times past so that your Heavenly Father will forgive you and listen to your prayers just as Jesus taught.
Stay blessed.

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by xynerise: 2:11pm On Jul 10, 2013
ULCER IS REAL!!
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by hoochay: 2:40pm On Jul 10, 2013
wats d meaning of slowing?
Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by Raypawer(m): 2:55pm On Jul 10, 2013
Ayoobscom: In addition;

It nourishes our spiritual life
It reminds our self connection with the starved/poor
It activate our thought on heavenly desires n reduces simultaneous the worldly
It increases intellectual capability
It reminds us of the deads
It moderates our arrogance lifestyles
Tames criminal and sinful urges

InshaAllah

wow!

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Re: 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by oluking: 3:30pm On Jul 10, 2013
xynerise: ULCER IS REAL!!

u get ulcer? angry

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