How to Avoid Complications While Fasting

Series Summary

People are becoming increasingly wary of western medicine. And, unfortunately, there is good reason. In today's world, a pill seems to be the answer to everything. Doctors are over-prescribing drugs all the time. Who knows what the long-term effects are of taking prescription drugs? We all hear the horrendous side effects on the commercials. It makes even the safest drug seem terrifying. So, the populace is shifting. Now, we are becoming increasingly interested in alternative, holistic medicine. Through the use of natural herbs, people are finding healing without a trip to the doctor's office. In this free video series on herbal remedies, a practicing wellness consultant discusses a few ways to treat common ailments with herbs and natural ingredients. Find out how to control hormonal imbalances through proper nutrition, ample hydration and plenty of rest. Get information about treating colic in infants, psoriasis and hangovers using holistic practices and natural ingredients. For better eating and living habits, consider a holistic lifestyle.

Video Transcript

"Did you know that fasting can be an excellent way to help cleanse your body of its toxins? I'm Isabelle Simon, your personal and workplace wellness consultant, and today we're going to learn ways to avoid complications during fasting. The first thing to take into consideration is, talk to your doctor of your intention. If you have diabetes, fasting can lead to complications, so you want to talk to your doctor first, and see the best step for approach here, specifically for you. But what I would recommend in any, you know, program that you want to do, is try fasting for twenty four hours first. A fast can last up to ten days, but if you've never done one, experiment for twenty four hours and see how your body reacts and how you feel. Things to keep in consideration is for you to drink plenty, I emphasize, plenty of water. Typically, half your body weight in ounces of water is ideal. You may find that you will want to drink more while you're fasting. Keep active. Go for a walk, ride your bike, so that your blood circulates nicely into your body. Get plenty of sunshine and fresh air. So if you go for a walk outside, you will kill three birds with one stone, so, that's excellent for you. And then when you wrap up your fast, when you reintroduce food, make sure that this is a very, very light meal. Remember, you haven't been digesting food for a certain amount of hours, maybe days, so you want to introduce food very progressively, very gently. You don't want to put any stress on your body. And, also, get plenty of rest. And this is how you avoid complications when you're fasting. I hope those tips help you. I'm Isabelle Simon, your personal and workplace wellness consultant, and remember, good health begins with good nutrition."