Take the FAST Way to Health
Written: May 28 '01
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Pros: Everything you wanted to know about fasting, but did not know who to ask!
Cons: This is a very small book.
The Bottom Line: This small book is a wealth of information on all aspects of Water and Fruit Juice Fasting. Increase energy, cleanse toxins, and loose weight.
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| aawehr's Full Review: Steve Meyerowitz - Juice Fasting and Detoxificatio... |
The principle of fasting is straightforward: health restored through cleansing. Fasting is the "Elixir of Life". The author, Steve Meyerowitz lives and practices what he believes in. I used to make a practice of water fasting once a week in the 1980's, but fell away from that practice. A one-day fast hardly interrupts your schedule, but it give's the body's organs a moment of peace in a hectic world. A moment of peace to remove toxins and NOT be busy with the work of digestion and food processing. I plan to return to a weekly day of fasting as a part of my health regime. A one-day-per-week fast gives your body 50 days out of the year to cleanse and heal.
Use the Healing Power of Fresh Juice to Feel Young and Look Great
Meyerowitz believes that fasting is the fastest way to restore your health. He goes into detail on short fasting and what it takes to safely experience long fasts of more than two weeks. Give your cells and yourselves the opportunity to cleanse, nourish, rejuvenate and heal.
· Increase Energy and Improve Mental Alertness
· Heal Chronic Ailments without Drugs
· Lose Weight without the Hassle of Diets
· Maintain Stamina with Absolutely No Hunger
· Fast at Home or at Work --- Perfect for a Busy Lifestyle
· Make Quick and Delicious Juice Recipes
Introduction and How to Begin
Our lives are filled with advertisements concerning food; we are overflowing with food! We no longer know when we are truly hungry and modern society frowns on the age-old practice of fasting. Cancers that were not as prevalent 60 years ago surround us. These ailments are directly linked to our diet and lifestyles. In order to begin a fast effectively, you have to be clear about what your intentions are. Do not confuse fasting with eating disorders like Anorexia or Bulimia. Neither is a proper motivation for fasting.
How Long to Fast
According to Meyerowitz, the duration of a fast depends on:
· Fasting Experience
· Physical Strength and Condition
· Nature of ailment if Any
· Previous diet
· Mental Attitude
· Level of Toxicity
· Schedule of Work and Activities
· Environment and Weather
· Age
Chemically speaking, a long fast is divided into three stages, which Meyerowitz describes in some detail. The first few days is primarily devoted to body reorientation, as your system starts to change the pH of your stomach. During the second phase, the liver starts to purge itself of its chemical and toxic load. The third phase involves deep tissue cleansing. Expect to experience the toxin leaving your body in the form of headaches, light-headedness and fever. Poisons sting twice: once on the way in and again on the way out.
Water Fasting & Juice Fasting
Drinking only water is what most people think of when fasting is mentioned. Rest and inactivity is very important during a long water fast. Choose clean fresh air in a relaxing environment for this kind of fast. There are good suggestions and guidelines in this chapter for both water and juice fasting.
Juice Fasting is an ideal way for first timers to start. The juice supplies nutrients and calories and thus protects you if you must continue to work during the fast. This chapter contains valuable information on the various fruit and vegetable juices, including Weatgrass --- The Queen of Juices.
Liquitarianism
There are more choices of liquids to drink than just juice or water. Any liquid that is strained can be taken on a liquitarian fast Included in this chapter are the properties of herbal teas and the benefits of vegetable broths and nut milks. Remember your water must be pure! Whether you choose filtered water that still contains all the minerals or distilled water that many describe as dead water ---- do not drink water from your tap without removing the chemicals from it.
Losing Weight
In order for the body to continue supplying energy during fasting, it uses its reserves. It takes fat tissue first and vital muscle tissue from organs and glands last.
Phychological Effects of Fasting & Spiritual Fasting
Fasting can be scary and it is not very popular today. Expect to hear negative comments from your friends. Keep a diary if this is to be a long fast. Record your feelings and observations and be sure to monitor yourself. Watch your attitude changes and listen to your body as it communicates with you.
Coming off the Fast
According to our author, fasting is easy --- but the transition back to eating is what is hard. He has suggestions for your transition from a long fast and which foods are good to start eating first. Knowing when to stop is discussed as is the phases in the road back. Break fasts with soft, high water content foods like juicy fruits, light soups, etc. Watermelon is a good choice.
This is the second book that I purchased by Steve Meyerowitz. I was so impressed with "Power Juices Super Drinks", that I had to order Juice Fasting & Detoxification. At 137 pages, this is not a very big book. But I highly recommend it if you are considering fasting as a part of your lifestyle. Each page is full of valuable information. It is a reference guide.
Steve Meyerowitz Background
In the mid-1970's. Steve Meyerowitz was nicknamed "Sproutman" and continues to maintain a web site at www.sproutman.com He found no help for his allergies and asthma via traditional methods and long ago turned to a vegetarian and fruitarian diet. He lives in the city yet grows much of his own food.
If this review and book was of interest to you, I think that you would also find Dr. F. Batmanghelidj's book "Your Body's Many Cries for Water" of great interest and value. See my review at:
http://www.epinions.com/book-review-1DBE-5D4BE04-392145FD-prod2
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