Comments on: Breaking An Extended Fast

By: Vghann

Vghann — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:51:17 +0000

Hi Tom, today is the last day of my 10 dy water fast which I will break at 6pm… While doing the sat I was attending school full time and on day 6 and 7 the weekend I had some coffee to get my energy up but I felt fine. I was wondering what to eat when I finish, is solid fruit and vegetable soup okay for 2-3 days… Cause I would really love some brown rice afterwards? Some advice would be great; from the comments above you seem like a trustworthy source.. Please reply soon =] thankyou

By: Keisha

Keisha — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:59:56 +0000

Thank you Ron for your fast reply and great advice! I’m just so excited to start my healthy diet. During my research I’ve discovered that eating healthy is not boring at all. I love experimenting in the kitchen and can’t wait to start eating again.

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:48:45 +0000

Hi Keisha, I think you have a good handle on things. Listening to our body is important. If you feel like watering down the fruits and veggies that is fine. But, you won’t need to. The juices are mostly water anyway. I, and others here (you can search the blogs) have fit fasting into our lifestyles nicely. Desire is the key!

Keep the acid fruits at a minimum (oranges, grapefruit, and limes). Lemons are fine in small amounts as they turn alkaline in the body. You might want to experiment with different juices as some may aggravate your acne. Use one at a time so you know when there is a reaction. You can’t go wrong with fresh herbs and veggies. These are great for detoxing the body. Ginger, garlic and echinacea are fantastic for you! Also, herbal teas are great detox tools. Ron

By: Keisha

Keisha — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:28:54 +0000

Thank you Ron,
I have a few more questions:

I have had acne now for about 11yrs., I just turned 30yrs old and I’m fed up with it, so I’m fasting to detox. My plan is 7days of water fasting, 7days of juice fasting, then another 7days of raw fruits and veggies. After this I will be changing to a healthier diet.

1. Will this fasting schedule work to detox my system?
2. To break my water fast, what fruit juices should I start with and should it be watered down 50/50?
3. Is there any fruits and veggies I should not drink during the first few days?
4. Can I add any natural herbs and spices to my juices (e.g. ginger)?

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:16:59 +0000

Hi Keisha, Sure! A juice fast is perfect after a water fast. Ron

By: Keisha

Keisha — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:55:23 +0000

Hi,
I’m just completing a 7day water fast, is it ok for me to continue with a 7day juice fast?

By: Bluezen1014

Bluezen1014 — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:47:34 +0000

Dear xpclfx-

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS COMMENT
I know now exactly WHAT NOT TO DO when I break my fast. A small part of me wanted to begin eating foods like Chinese food or a pizza within days after my fast even though I know I shouldn’t. If I ate a slice of pizza or got some takeout I thought, “Hey, what could happen?” I now have my ow fear of getting sick to my stomach (like you) to help hold me accountable as to how I break my fast.

THANKS!

By: Ron

Ron — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:01:18 +0000

Hi mick, DGL is an acronym for Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice. I usually get it at the local whole foods store in 100 tablet bottles. Don’t get the flavored kind as it has some sugar, and is less potent. I take 2 or 3 tablets before bed and virtually never wake with reflux during the night! DGL is a MAJOR healer of the stomach lining and digestive system!

My routine is about 6 ozs. of whole leaf aloe vera juice in the mornings. This heals the stomach lining and esophagus. Carrot juice during the day (if I feel acid coming on). I use Marshmellow tea(a European tea) with a slice of freah ginger (which I chew on) and a spoon of honey, a few hours before bed. The tea soothes, the ginger heals and kills bacteria, also honey is a great soother and healer. This regiment will get you healed within a few days…IF your diet is good, and you keep catching the acid before it gets in your esophagus. The carrot juice usually stops the acid in it’s tracks immediately! I keep a huge container in the fridge always. Probiotics in the form of “plain” yogurt are very helpful too.

As I said before, it’s changing our diets that is key to digestive health! Ron

By: mixjuan

mixjuan — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:41:40 +0000

Ron,

Excellent advise. I just got a juicer and will be juicing a lot going forward. Question for you, though. What is DGL?

Thanks again and God Bless!

~mick

By: Ron

Ron — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:30:57 +0000

Hi mixjuan, Thank you for your kind comments. We here at fasting.ws, feel inspired by our love for the Lord and each other in the advise imparted.

I have also suffered w/ acid reflux over the years. Carrot juice DGL, and Aloe Vera have been a godsend! As well as, herbal teas for soothing and healing properties. I find sugar is my main culprit. Dairy products, fried foods and alcohol also cause symptoms.

Changing our diets is the key. And a very hard thing to do. It’s years of habits! It was once said by a writer Margaret Mead, “It is easier to change a man’s religion than to change his diet.” God Bless, Ron