Benefits of a One-day (24-Hour) fast
A one-day fast (once every week) will give tremendous health benefits. Our digestive system works without any rest, day and night. A fast will give the much needed rest to the entire digestive system to repair and heal itself. The human body has self healing abilities. Even animals instinctively take to fasting when they are sick. Animals are guided by their natural instincts, while as humans we tend to ignore them, and thus aggravate our sickness.
It gives improved energy and vigor.
It removes many mental blocks and gives clarity of mind.
It eliminates toxins from the body and can go a long way to prevent future illnesses.
It can give slight improvements in the eye sight, though this effect is seen more during long term fasts.
Fasting can improve immunity and has anti-aging benefits.
It gives an overall sense of well being.
Fasting is the easiest way to lose weight. Those who do intermittent one day water fasts can benefit more by integrating yoga into their lifestyle.
One-day fasts have been followed, for thousands of years, for their spiritual benefits. Hindus follow the fast on ‘Pradosham’ days, which come on the 13th day of the lunar cycle (‘Triyodashi’). It is said to remove sins or bad karma, which limits our life energies. ‘Ekadashi’ fasting (on the 11th day of lunar cycle) is done by worshippers of Vishnu. Some fast on Saturdays to alleviate the problems due to Saturn in their planetary chart, while some fast on Tuesdays to remove problems due to afflicted Mars. Fasting is an ancient spiritual practice known to Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and almost all known religious faiths throughout the world.
*Fasting gives inner strength and confidence. It makes one feel that one is the spirit and is not limited to the body alone.*
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