3 Day Juice Fast vs Water Fasting

Fasting

Fasting has been used for many years to promote good health and help the body heal by eliminating toxins and other harmful wastes. Water fasting and a 3 day juice fast can achieve the same results.

Before starting any fast, you should consult with a health care professional, especially if you have a medical condition like diabetes, you are on medications, or if you are pregnant. Some people should not fast, including women who are breastfeeding or people who are extremely emaciated.

When the body is deprived of food, it relies on other sources for energy, including stored glucose, fatty acids, and protein. If your body is overloaded with fat-soluble toxins, like pesticides, the stored toxins will be released into the blood and levels can become high enough to be toxic to the nervous system. Individuals are more at risk of this reaction when water fasting.

A 3 day juice fast can help support detoxification reactions and can usually be conducted at home. A fast lasting longer than 3 days require strict medical supervision and is normally done at an inpatient facility.

A 3 day juice fast also reduces some of the side effects associated with water fasting such as headaches, light headedness, and tiredness. In fact, a juice fast can make one experience renewed energy, clearer thought, and an increased sense of well-being.

If you choose to do a 3 day juice fast, drink only fresh juice (prepared from organic fruits and vegetables) throughout the day, along with adequate amounts of pure water. Your meal before starting any fast should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables only. When ending a fast, you will want to slowly reintroduce solid foods.

It is also important to let your body rest during a fast. Avoid strenuous activity. Light stretching or short walks are okay. Try to nap a couple of times during the day. Rest allows energy to be directed toward healing instead of other body functions.

A 3 day juice fast is safer than water fasting but whichever one you decide on, learn how to do it safely while getting positive results.

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