Water fasting is complete abstinence from anything considered food or any other nutritional supplements except taking in pure water. It becomes a lifestyle change as many routines and patterns in daily life become disrupted. Water fasting is actually an effective way of cleansing the whole body from toxins and moreover helps to reduce weight. Here are a few water fasting tips mentioned that can help you to perform water fast in a better and effective manner.
- Mental preparation is the foremost prerequisite when you decide to go on a water fast. You should take on less responsibilities and refrain from daily life activities. You should consider it as a holiday from normal living patterns.
- A week before you begin water fasting, you should only eat raw vegetables and fruits, and drink fresh juices. This cleanses the body so that there will be less detoxification effect at the time you water fast.
- During water fasting, the heart rests to the maximum. This is the reason you should be careful of blackouts and dizziness. If you seem to black out, crouch down or sit down on one knee. And before you stand up, take 1 — 2 deep breaths as it increases oxygenation and thus improves blood circulation. This will keep away the effects of dizziness and blackouts.
- If you are on a juice fast, see to it that you will also occasionally water fast for a few days in between. This helps to intensify the fast and assists in losing weight.
- Water fasting is more beneficial than juice fasting. This is because water fasting does not result in hunger, whereas juice fasting results in hunger due to digestive system stimulation.
- If the water fasting exceeds over 3 days, it is wise to use enema.
- During water fast, consume only distilled water rather than tap water. Distilled water has magnetic properties that will help in absorbing and suspending toxic substances, eliminating them from the body. Filtered or spring water is also good.
