Posted by Hombre on June 25, 2010, at 19:35:36
In reply to Juice Fasting/Intermittent fasting/Fasting, posted by morganator on June 25, 2010, at 12:57:48
Just keep in mind that:
a) juices tend to be energetically cold
b) raw foods are energetically cold and tend to reduce HCL acid in the stomach - although "healthy", they may have detrimental effects on your body. it depends on your current state of health and the strength of your organs, but in general a diet based on extremes will tend to cause imbalance.
c) too much energetically cold food + purging through foods/herbs that cause elimination can cause Qi and other deficiencies, cold, dampness, and general weakness. this can take a long time to reverse.
If one tends towards excess and stagnation-type symptoms, the occasional partial or complete fast can give the digestive system a break and allow detoxification and healing.
Best of luck. The spiritual benefits of breaking bondage to food and other things are profound.
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