What is fasting? How will fasting benefit a person's health?

 What Is Fasting?

Fasting is the voluntary abstention from food, drink, or both for a specific period. It can range from a few hours to several days and may be practiced for religious, spiritual, or health reasons. There are different types of fasting, including:

• Intermittent Fasting (IF): Cycling between periods of eating and fasting (e.g., 16:8 method, where you fast for 16 hours and eat in an 8-hour window).
• Water Fasting: Consuming only water for a set period.
• Caloric Restriction: Eating fewer calories without complete fasting.
• Religious Fasting: Found in traditions like Ramadan (Islam), Lent (Christianity), and Ekadashi (Hinduism).
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Health Benefits of Fasting

Supports Weight Loss & Fat Burning

• Helps reduce calorie intake.
• Promotes fat-burning by shifting the body to burn stored fat for energy.

Improves Blood Sugar Control

• Increases insulin sensitivity.
• Reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Boosts Heart Health

• Lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation.
• Reduces the risk of heart disease.

Enhances Brain Function

• Stimulates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports brain health.
• May reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.

Supports Cellular Repair & Longevity

• Activates autophagy, a process that removes damaged cells and regenerates new ones.
• May increase lifespan and slow aging.

Reduces Inflammation

• Lower markers of chronic inflammation, which is linked to many diseases.

Improves Digestive Health

• Allows the digestive system to rest.
• May improve gut health and reduce bloating.

Enhances Hormone Levels & Metabolism

• Increases growth hormone production, which helps with muscle preservation and fat loss.

May Reduce Cancer Risk

• Some research suggests fasting may slow tumor growth and enhance chemotherapy effectiveness.

Precautions

Fasting isn’t suitable for everyone. People with the following conditions should consult a doctor before fasting:

• Low blood pressure (you already have 90/130 mmHg, so monitor carefully).
• Diabetes or blood sugar issues.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• People with eating disorders.

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