Video Recipes TV: Starving For Attention Day2 - 5/20/2008 Videos

Added: May 20, 2008

From: Starving4Attention

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What is Fasting?Fasting is a period of abstinence from all food or specific items. Fluids are consumed in sufficient quantity to satisfy thirst and physiologic requirements. During the absence of food, the body will systematically cleanse itself of everything except vital tissue. Starvation will occur only when the body is forced to use vital tissue to survive. Although protein is being used by the body during the fast, a person fasting even 40 days on water will not suffer a deficiency of protein, vitamins, minerals or fatty acids. In the breakdown of unhealthy cells, all essential substances are used and conserved in a most extraordinary manner. There is an unwarranted fear of fasting that strength diminishes from the catabolism of proteins from muscle fibers. Even during long fasts, the number of muscle fibers remains the same. Although the healthy cells may be reduced in size and strength for a time, they remain perfectly sound.Benefits of Fasting Mental clarity is improved and brain fog is lifted. Rapid, safe weight loss is achieved without flabbiness The nervous system is balanced Energy level and sensory perception is increased. The longer the fast, the bigger increase in energy and vitality. You normally need less sleep.Organs are revitalized Cellular biochemistry is harmonizedThe skin becomes silky, soft, and sensitiveThere is greater ease of movementBreathing becomes fuller, freer and deeperThe digestive system is rejuvenated and becomes more effective; the peristaltic action of the intestines (the cause of a natural bowel movement) is stronger after fasting.Fasting retrains your tasting sense back to more healthy food as acute sensitivity is restored. Fasting can increase confidence in our ability to have control over our lives and our appetite, and that our body is self-regulating and a self-healing organism capable or establishing balance when given the possibility to do so.Normal metabolic and cell oxygenation are restored.Detoxification - as soon as the body realizes that it's fasting it will begin to eliminate those things that cause disease, such as fat cells, arterial cholesterol plaques, mucus, tumors, stored up worries and emotions.If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help. Call our toll free, confidential Helpline Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, pacific time: 1-800-931-2237. Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.

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