Jasmuheen, an Australian formerly known as Ellen Greve, boasts 5000 followers worldwide, though she does not disclose whether they are always the same followers. After that, Jasmuheen says that adherents to 'breatharianism' need never eat or drink again, which she notes is the perfect cure for anorexia and world hunger. Sufferers from anorexia and world hunger have already attempted this course of action with known results.
Nutritionists say the human body can survive without fluid for no more than six days.
But such research did not deter this woman, who took to the wilds with only a tent and her determination. A police source revealed that she had died from hypothermia and dehydration, aggravated by lack of food. In response to questioning, the founder of the cult stated that the woman's death was not due to any physical need for food. Rather, she said, it was a failure to satisfy spiritual needs brought about by a battle with her own ego. There are so many benefits to being free from the addiction of food.