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><channel><title>Natural Holistic Health Blog &#187; fasting</title> <atom:link href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/tag/fasting/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com</link> <description>Learn how to keep you and your family healthy safely and holistically.</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:57:55 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>Is Fasting for You?</title><link>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/is-fasting-for-you/</link> <comments>http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/is-fasting-for-you/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2010 16:03:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Detox]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Detoxification]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fasting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[how to fast]]></category> <category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category><guid
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/is-fasting-for-you/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/fasting1.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>Fasting has long been employed as a religious practice, but many are exploiting it as a means to slim down. But is it good for you and is it healthy to do?
Fasting for weight loss isn&#8217;t advocated by nutritionists and health professionals. Why? It&#8217;s seen as another extreme form of dieting. When the body is deprived of something that it requires, it answers by hanging on to what it already has.
This signifies that if you&#8217;re attempting to slim down and you deprive the body of food, it will clutch onto its fat stores just in case of a tragedy. This can really be a disaster for you since you can exercise as hard as you wish and still not see any movement on the scale.
When it comes to weight ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
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class="alignleft size-full wp-image-39829" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/fasting1.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="300" height="289" /></a>Fasting has long been employed as a religious practice, but many are exploiting it as a means to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">slim down</a>. But is it good for you and is it healthy to do?</p><p>Fasting for <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">weight loss</a> isn&#8217;t advocated by nutritionists and health professionals. Why? It&#8217;s seen as another extreme form of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">dieting</a>. When the body is deprived of something that it requires, it answers by hanging on to what it already has.</p><p>This signifies that if you&#8217;re attempting to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">slim down</a> and you deprive the body of food, it will clutch onto its fat stores just in case of a tragedy. This can really be a disaster for you since you can exercise as hard as you wish and still not see any movement on the scale.</p><p>When it comes to <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/EffectiveWeightLossTips';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">weight loss</a>, what works best is a well-balanced way of eating. Fasting typically shows some weight loss only it&#8217;s largely water weight. This is the most easy to lose and likewise to regain once you commence consuming food again.</p><p>Experts warn that if the weight is too easily lost, it can likewise be easier to put back on your body. That type of yo-yo technique may be damaging not merely to your weight-loss efforts but also to your heart and other organs of the body.  </p><p>Fasts for weight loss are oftentimes done simultaneously as a colon detox. This is again a problem for numerous professionals as these cleansings may dispatch good as well as injurious substances from the bowels compromising your wellness and likewise your body’s ability to digest and properly utilize your food.</p><p>Fasting isn&#8217;t advisable for certain folks. If you have a condition such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diabetes</a> that demands you to manage your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Diabetes';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">blood glucose</a>, going without eating for any duration may lead to a diabetic crisis.</p><p>For those who endure heart ailments, not eating might place a strain on your system. This isn&#8217;t advised for those taking medication for heart troubles. Those of advanced age are likewise not recommended for fasting for any duration of time.</p><p>Fasts are believed to also aid in <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Detoxification" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Detoxification';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">detoxification</a> when they&#8217;re preceded by a healthy diet. Eating suitable nutrients ahead of a fast may help your body to free itself of excess toxins (without the benefit of the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">colon cleanse</a>). It&#8217;s not for weight loss but to help your <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Metabolism';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">metabolism</a> to function in your favor. After the fast, get back to a fit diet once again.</p><p>Prior to any fasting confer with a Dr.. They can tell you if you&#8217;re at risk by doing so or if it&#8217;s alright for you to observe one, either for detox or for spiritual reasons.</p><p><a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/DetoxDrops" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='detox drops';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Detox Drops</a> is a natural, safe and effective liquid herbal formula that is especially formulated to cleanse and <a
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href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/DetoxDrops" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='detox drops';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Detox Drops</a> assist in the <a
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isPermaLink="false">http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/?p=38718</guid> <description><![CDATA[<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-importance-of-colon-cleansing/"><img
align="left" hspace="5" width="150" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ailmentColonProblems.jpg?ba4058" class="alignleft wp-post-image tfe" alt="" title="" /></a>A great many physical ailments have been attributed to a colon in need of cleansing. While colon cleansing is not a cure-all, it does have a valid place in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some reasons why, and some suggestions for how to do a colon cleanse.
What does the colon do?
In short, the colon eliminates solid waste from the body. After the nutrients from the food you eat are absorbed through the small intestine and distributed via the liver into the bloodstream, the &#8220;leftovers&#8221; move into the large intestine, or colon, where they are eliminated when you go to the bathroom.
Problems arise when wastes accumulate in rather than exit the colon, causing constipation, bloating, and/or a condition known as systemic intoxication or poisoning. Systemic intoxication can lead to cognitive ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a
rel="attachment wp-att-38719" href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/the-importance-of-colon-cleansing/ailmentcolonproblems/"><img
class="alignleft size-full wp-image-38719" src="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/ailmentColonProblems.jpg?ba4058" alt="" width="232" height="271" /></a>A great many physical ailments have been attributed to a colon in need of cleansing. While colon cleansing is not a cure-all, it does have a valid place in a healthy lifestyle. Here are some reasons why, and some suggestions for how to do a <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">colon cleanse</a>.</p><p><strong>What does the colon do?</strong></p><p>In short, the colon eliminates solid waste from the body. After the nutrients from the food you eat are absorbed through the small intestine and distributed via the liver into the bloodstream, the &#8220;leftovers&#8221; move into the large intestine, or colon, where they are eliminated when you go to the bathroom.</p><p>Problems arise when wastes accumulate in rather than exit the colon, causing <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Constipation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Constipation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">constipation</a>, bloating, and/or a condition known as systemic intoxication or poisoning. Systemic intoxication can lead to cognitive difficulties such as confusion, and even emotional problems such as <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Depression';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">depression</a> and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/AnxietyandTension';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">irritability</a>.</p><p>Some sources suggest that allergic &#8220;attacks&#8221; of hives, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Sneezing" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Sneezing';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">sneezing</a>, and <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/Cough';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">coughing</a> are due to systemic intoxication. Accumulated waste in the colon has been implicated in cancer, <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/DiverticulitisAndDiverticulosis" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/DiverticulitisAndDiverticulosis';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">diverticulitis</a>, and nutrient deficiencies.</p><p><strong>How is colon cleansing done?</strong></p><p>The term &#8220;<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">colon cleansing</a>&#8221; is relatively broad, and can refer to anything from fasting to taking an enema. Usually colon cleansing involves multiple steps. Here is a typical, multi-step cleansing program for the lower intestine.</p><p>1. Fast</p><p>The simplest way to remove toxins and impurities from the body (and colon) is to fast (unless you are pregnant or <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MilkProduction" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/MilkProduction';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">lactating</a>). It is the most sensible first step in a cleansing program, after checking with your physician of course. A cleansing fast should last about 3 days. Begin by eating only raw fruits and vegetables for 1 or 2 days, then drink plenty of water and pure juices for 24 hours. During that time, you can drink herbal teas as well. Good cleansing herbs are:</p><p> -<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Milk thistle</a> <br
/> -<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Dandelion</a> root<br
/> -Garlic<br
/> -<a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">Slippery elm</a></p><p>After 24 hours of only liquids, eat only raw fruits and vegetables for a couple of days to help you come out of the fast.</p><p>2. Fiber</p><p>A cleansing drink can  be made from fiber-rich psyllium seed, and taken once daily until the colon is &#8220;clean.&#8221; Mix 1 teaspoon of psyllium seed with 1/2 cup each of apple juice, aloe vera juice, and water.</p><p>3. Enemas</p><p>No one likes to talk about them, but enemas are a straightforward and effective means of <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/about/ColonicIrrigation';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">colon cleansing</a>. An enema made from catnip tea is particularly effective at relieving congestion and accumulations in the colon. Make the tea by steeping 2 tablespoons of dried <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">catnip</a> per cup of pure, boiling water. Steep for about 8 minutes, strain, and cool to a comfortably warm temperature (about 99 degrees F). Using an enema bag and rubber tip, introduce the <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/StarWestBotanicals';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">catnip</a> tea into the colon. Because this is a cleansing enema, it does not need to be retained for more than 2 or 3 minutes.</p><p>These are just some ideas about enhancing your colon&#8217;s health via cleansing. Those who have undergone cleanses claim all sorts of health benefits. At the least, you will feel better.</p><p>ColoFlush is a safe, non-addictive natural herbal remedy formulated by our team of experts in the field of natural medicine. ColoFlush supports the healthy functioning of the digestive system and supports all organs involved in the body’s removal of solid waste. <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/ColoFlush" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='coloflush';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">ColoFlush</a> can especially benefit those individuals who wish to naturally rejuvenate their digestive systems.</p><p>The herbs used in <a
href="http://www.natural-holistic-health.com/recommends/ColoFlush" style="text-decoration:underline;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onmouseover="self.status='coloflush';return true;" onmouseout="self.status=''">ColoFlush</a> promote healthy digestion and also act as an effective colonic tonic. While some traditional herbs are not suitable for regular use due to their excessively strong purgative effects, ColoFlush uses herbs that are strong enough to support flushing out of the colon, yet gentle enough not to cause a loose, ‘crampy’ stomach.  Formulated by a clinical psychologist, ColoFlush is pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards.</p><div
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