FASTING & JUICING
Fasting and juicing have been around since the beginning of time. It is an age-old cure for modern ailments and general well-being.
FASTING
As documented in the Ancient Egyptian Mystery schools and the library of Imhotep’s Temple of Egyptian Medicine, both Plato and Hippocrates advocated fasting as way to heal the body. It is said that you can reset your entire immune system with just three days of fasting.
What is fasting?
Fasting is simply a rest from food; a practice of abstinence. It is a spiritual process that takes place in the physical, mental and emotional body. The body naturally seeks to eliminate the old, tired cells and replace them with new cells. This is why fasting strengthens the immune system because your old cells are replaced with new ones working at maximum capacity. The body enters a forced 'state of emergency' without the introduction of a disease or virus so it has the strength of a proper immune system to dispel toxins and poison thus cleaning the internal organs and vital systems.
When the body is not exhausted through the process of digestion it is available for self healing. It is not so much a cure but a thorough method of revitalization and rejuvenation.
Fasting is also about intention. Your consciousness needs to be in tune with spirit to gain the benefits fasting provides.
Reasons for Fasting:
Spiritual/Personal Goal Break Food Addictions Healing the Body Weight Loss Detoxification
Chemical changes during fasting:
There are 3 phases:
1st phase: This phase is about body reorientation. Your systems start to change the pH of your stomach. As it becomes more alkaline the digestive tract is cleansed. During this time we lose the most weight. It is also during this time when we have the most detox symptoms: headaches, nausea, sweating, lots of urination, extreme hunger and lightheadedness. You may also stop having bowel movements.
2nd phase: The liver starts to purge itself of chemical and toxic load into the blood stream. You will also have headaches and nausea at this time but also muscle aches, diarrhea, nervousness, trembling, skin eruptions and fatigue. In fact you may have flu like systems; your tongue will be coated and you might have bad breath.
3rd Phase: Deep tissue cleaning begins as blood toxins are removed. The Kidneys may be in overdrive as they flush toxins from the body. Organs and cells are being rejuvenated. During this phase you should have bursts of energy, lightness or irritability mood swings, or stress. However, overall there is a sense of well being, mental clarity and wholeness.
JUICING
Juice fasting is using juice as a cleanser. It provides minerals, nutrients and calories while eliminating toxins from the body. It allows the digestive system a much needed break as the body doesn't have to work as hard to break down physical food particles and the liquid flushes out the system. The consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables in liquid form eases the workload of our digestive organs while still allowing an abundant absorption of essential vitamins and minerals. Juice cleansing is a great way to maintain energy and a normal routine without major life changes in comparison to a water fast or dry fast.
Juice is exceptionally nutritious. Normally our digestive system can only digest at most 60-70% of the nutritional value of vegetables and fruit. With juice however, you can absorb up to 99% of the nutritional value.
By juicing you can get all of the enzymes, minerals, water and vitamins of the fruit or vegetable of which you couldn't get from a supplement or pill. Please note that for maximum results, it is best to include a large variety of fruits and vegetables of the entire color spectrum to ensure that you are receiving a vast array of nutrients. Every color has specific healing properties.
Juice Colors & Their Healing Properties
Red Juice: Increases circulation and metabolism and heats the body.
Orange Juice: For muscle spasms, cramps and pain. It has helps with emotional wellness and mental clarity.
Yellow Juice: Nerve healer, motor stimulant and helps with digestion and constipation.
Green Juice: Blood cleanser and balancer.
Blue Juice: Cooling, for headaches, spiritual clarity.