Ahmedabad: A time of partial or total absence from all or specified foods is known as fasting. Fasting can be observed for health, religious, or several other reasons. Fasting regularly has been linked to decreased incidence of heart failure and better metabolism.
Though several researchers have demonstrated the effects of fasting in general, more evidence is needed to support fasting as a weight-loss approach. The first important thing to remember is that fasting is not appropriate for everyone.
Fasting is said to have healing properties. It supports blood sugar control and cleanses your body and soul. Fasting boosts cognitive performance and helps reduce inflammation.
It aids the prevention of illness and in proper functioning of the brain. It may even help to slow down the ageing process and boost growth and metabolism. It also aids with weight reduction.
When one fasts, the harmful compounds in the blood and lymphatic system are reduced, thereby making it simpler to think. The energy that would ordinarily be utilized to digest food is accessible to the brain when fasting.
Since the body takes time to adapt and adjust to changes, one will not experience the mental shift until the first few days of fasting.
One may receive headaches or pain spots during the initial days of the procedure. However, once the body is free of toxins, the brain has access to a clearer cleaner bloodstream, resulting in clearer thinking, improved memory, and sharper senses.
Fasting causes your body to undergo a regeneration process. It kills unhealthy cells and leaves only healthy tissue behind.
On the other hand, fasting may not be a smart option for persons who have a history of eating issues. Besides, binge – eating has been linked to intermittent fasting that can lead to its own set of problems.
If you’re a healthy adult, whether your weight is normal or you’re overweight, a brief fast is unlikely to harm you. People should fast according to their body requirements as a form of health care.
(Sunidhi Bhatt)
