Benefits of starvation therapy for weight loss and scientific fasting principles

What are the benefits of fasting therapy?

Fasting therapy is one of the most effective weight loss methods. While losing weight, it can also effectively eliminate various wastes and toxins from the body, removing accumulated toxins. Dr. Breg (a renowned American authority on fasting therapy) advocates that healthy individuals fast for 24 to 36 hours per week, and for 7 to 8 days every three months.

He recounted an incident: when he was 35, after a seven-day fast, something interesting happened. He discovered mercury accumulated in his body during defecation. This mercury was from medication he inhaled as a child to treat tuberculosis. He said, "I have always believed that physical weakness is a crime, the greatest insult to the magnificent machine that is the human body. To be healthy and happy forever, one must possess a spirit of self-renewal."

Animal experiments have also shown that quantitative fasting combined with increased physical activity can double lifespan. Practice has proven that people who regularly engage in quantitative fasting enjoy excellent health, abundant energy, and a vibrant, energetic spirit. Furthermore, quantitative fasting can produce a beautifying effect on the face, making it rosy and radiant. Experts studying fasting therapy unanimously agree that this method is particularly effective at clearing waste and toxins clogging the skin's pores. The renowned physician Gebert Scherton stated, "During fasting, the skin becomes younger, the complexion becomes healthier, and the structure of skin tissue is improved. This rejuvenation of the skin is a clear manifestation of the body regaining its youth in the elderly."

Of course, generally speaking, fasting for Chinese people should not be as strict and demanding as prescribed by Dr. Breg. It should be done according to individual constitution and nutritional status, and in moderation.