Fasting has been performed by humans for centuries, it is not a new phenomena whats so ever and can be practised for multiple reasons, long-term and short-term. Most common reason for fasting is religious beliefs but fasting is also a regular practice in the medical world, and more and more studies are being conducted to see what our bodies get up to when it is not required to digest anything.
There is loads of different types of fasting dry fasting, liquid fasting, extended fasting, occasional fasting and the list goes on. The most prominent one in fitness is intermittent fasting, which requires you not to eat food for extended periods of time during the day or week. there is advantages and disadvantages to intermittent fasting and if you want to give it a try, I highly recommend to do your research first, find the best way of fasting for you and your lifestyles and most importantly DO NOT JUST STARVE yourself.
- Improves Immune system – Hunger
- Improves brain function -Cravings
- Increases lifespan -Heartburn
- Increases body resistance to stress -Feeling cold
- Helps in weights loss -Overheating
Every person will react differently and the symptoms mentioned are just common experiences in people who have fasted.
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