kindly consult with your doctor or trusted health care practitioner before making any dietary changes.
Intermittent fasting is a more periodic key in of fasting.
There are many ways to do it, such as going for sixteen hours without eating.
The idea is that fasting gives the body a rest from digestion so it can concentrate on healing.
This works for some people, in certain situations.
For others, it is almost always a bad idea.
So how do you know whether fasting is right for you?
If you dont ever want to fast, then dont.
It will only have a depleting effect.
If you are already efficiently detoxing and you want to try fasting, it could be valuable for you.
I want you to understand, though, that fasting is more of a mental than a physical feat.
Emotions come up strongly during a fast, which surprises many people.
It helps to be prepared for that.
But should you fast, even if you want to?
You should never go without any food.
This can also be a gentle way to get the benefits of fasting without overly aggravating vata energy.
Anything more extreme will increase vata energy too much.
Even if you enjoy this kind of heightened state, it is stressful on your body and mind.
Calming is more important.
A daily meditation practice is a much more valuable use of your time.
Pitta
Pittas can fast, but they dont generally like to because they have such large appetites.
However, for pittas who overeat, occasional fasting can help keep things under control.
Pittas need to fast only about once a month for regular maintenance and shouldneverdo a water-only fast.
Pittas always need something in the middle of the day, even if it is only Prime Broth.
Kapha
This is the dosha that is built for fasting.
When offered only healthy choices, kaphas naturally tend to eat little anyway.
Its their cravings that get them into trouble.
They are also the least aggravated, mentally, by fasting.
When kaphas fast, their whole systems become more efficient.
You may really enjoy the effects.
Just be sure you are efficiently digesting first and you are in a nutrient-dense state.
Keep up with your good habits.
It isonlyuseful for when you are already on track and detoxing well.
This is when fasting has a positive rather than a negative effect.
Its good to eat!
