How to Cure Insomnia Through Fasting
People who suffer from insomnia are likely to cause car accidents on the way to work, experience injuries while on the job, and come home with an irritable disposition. All of these things contribute to a poor quality of life for insomnia sufferers. For people who cannot find relief through prescription medications or would like to find an all-natural remedy for sleepless nights, fasting is a viable solution.
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Instructions
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Eat primarily raw fruits and vegetables and drink only water for three days. This is what naturopathic physician Steven Bailey calls the pre-fast diet.
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Consume only water for the next 10 days, suggests author Stephen Harrod Buhner.
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Return to the raw fruits and vegetables diet for 14 days, which is what Hannah Allen of RawFoodExplained.com recommends to ensure that you get optimal results from the fast.
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Gradually start to incorporate cooked foods into your diet, but continue to severely restrict your intake of substances like caffeine and alcohol that are known to disrupt sleep patterns.
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Tips & Warnings
Dr. Herbert Shelton warns that fasting is not always an immediate cure for insomnia. A good night of sleep may remain elusive until you have completed between six and 10 days of the fast.
