In fact more energy is used for digestion than any other activity. Fasting allows us to rest our digestive system. The energy saved is devoted to spiritual development and self healing. Fasting also allows us to cleanse the body, rid our system of toxins stored from our constant exposure to environmental pollutants, and the ingestion of refined and processed foods. Short term fasting, one to three days, taking in only water and herbal teas is used for the treatment of colds, flues, infectious diseases and toxic conditions of all kinds.
People experience sharper senses and clearer heads after only one day of fasting.
They report lighter bodies and feel more energetic. Fasting beyond three days should be supervised by a physician experienced in this treatment. While fasting, some suggest only water and herbal teas should be taken. Others claim juice fasting is far superior and results in much faster recovery from disease. Juice fasting consists of fresh fruit and vegetable juices from organic sources ingested immediately after making , before it looses nutrients.