Ever heard of the term “dry fasting”? When carrying out dry fasting which is claimed to be curative, you are not allowed to drink water or eat any food during the fasting period. In the light dry fasting method, you are still allowed to shower and brush your teeth. Meanwhile, on pure or heavy dry fasting methods, you are absolutely not allowed to come into contact with water of any kind.
Step
Part 1 of 2: Preparing for Fasting
Step 1. Choose a time to fast
Some people prefer to do dry fasting during the holidays or changing seasons. Try to determine the duration of your fast and write it down on the calendar! In fact, doing dry fasting for more than three days is not recommended although some people have proven successful in doing so.
- Decide whether you want to do a light or heavy dry fast. Some people even choose to do a partial dry fast and still consume a piece of fruit or a glass of water at certain hours or every 24 hours.
- Consider your readiness for dry fasting. To understand your mental and physical readiness, first try to abstain from fruits, juices, and water. If the level of toxins in the body is too much, the release of toxins in too large quantities can harm your body. Therefore, try to start dry fasting by abstaining from water first.
Step 2. Begin to make the transition
Instead, one should only fast after preparing his body and mind properly. For that, try to stop consuming caffeine at least one week before fasting to ward off negative side effects that may arise. In addition, increase the consumption of raw vegan foods, lettuce, and herbal teas to cleanse the body system and prepare the body for the detoxification process. If you wish, you can also reduce your calorie count and/or quantity of heavy meals per day to help your body adapt better.
Drink as much water as possible. Make sure your urine is completely clear before you start fasting. Some people even prefer to drink salt water to cleanse the digestive system before fasting
Part 2 of 2: Fasting
Step 1. Treat your body well during fasting
The fasting period is your body's "recovery" period. Therefore, take advantage of this moment to meditate, relax, and pray. Also, try to make time for relaxing activities like journaling and getting closer to nature. Some people even choose to vent their hunger and build their energy through activities such as Qigong and Thai Chi. If you want, try lying down with your feet up and sticking them to the wall to help speed up the detoxification process and relieve any dizziness that may appear.
Step 2. Listen to your intuition and the signals your body is giving you
While fasting, always listen to your body's needs and "complaints", including the desire to end the fast early. Be careful, intense hunger can cause excruciating pain in your stomach! In addition to observing the condition of saliva and urine to measure the body's hydration level, also avoid hot sun and temperatures that are too high.
Step 3. Perform the same transition more slowly when ending the fast
Drink water regularly, eat fruits that are high in water content, and consume raw lettuce such as vegetables. Over time, gradually increase your calorie intake and heavy meals to "wake up" your digestive system. Try to stay in touch with your body and intuition!
Tips
- Browse articles, videos, and blogs that discuss dry fasting methods to increase your motivation.
- If necessary, apply for time off from work so that you can pass the fasting period in a calm, comfortable, and minimally disturbed manner.
Warning
- Eating too much after the fasting period is over is at risk of triggering depression and disrupting your digestive health. In addition, your stomach will feel bloated and your weight can increase drastically.
- Be careful, not hydrating the body properly before fasting risks making your health disturbed.
- If you are taking certain medications, do not try to fast without your doctor's approval and supervision. Most likely, the dose of the drug you are taking will need to be adjusted or even eliminated when your body is losing calories and weight from fasting, and when your digestive system is resting.
- Do not do dry fasting if you have recently recovered from alcoholism. At the very least, try fasting fruit and vegetable juices for the first two years.
