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Fasting and Prune info...
My husband and I fast often. We fast one day a week and that day we usually
just drink water. If we go on extended fasts, longer than a few days, we drink
the liquid mentioned on the "Master Cleanse." It's water, lemon juice, maple
syrup and cayenne. The days we drink the lemon drink, we sometimes add
additional water but not usually, it's not needed. We drink as much lemon drink
as we want, no limits. Fasting for both health and spiritual reason is quite a
remarkable experience. I share these things about fasting because it is
something we do to honor God and the Bible says we are supposed to. If you
decide to do any fast longer than 1 day, do so only after seeking God in
prayer. You may also need to ask your doctor if this is ok for you as well,
depending on where your health is right now.
Master Cleanse Lemon Drink:
8 cups water
3/4 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
1/2 t. cayenne (less if you don't like things hot)
Here is what we learned after we did it from Dr. Crandall...All I can say is wow…..
why don’t more people fast? Dr. Chauncey Crandall is a cardiologist that is
known nationally & he is also writing a book on fasting.
Check out his video on fasting here.
The doctor says fasting is very beneficial to the body making it cleanse itself of
everything except vital tissue. Tissue and bone healing proceed at a maximal
rate during the fast. Cancer goes away when fasting is present. To overcome
cancer, it is important to continue through a series of fasts to the point where
the full scouring action of catabolism removes the disease from the tissue.
Read more...
Dr. Crandall says fasting, which is a period of abstinence from all food or
specific items, is actually beneficial to the body. During a fast, Dr. Crandall says
the body will systematically cleanse itself of everything except vital tissue.
Starvation only occurs when the body is forced to use vital tissue to survive.
Although protein is being used by the body during a fast, a person fasting for
40 days on water will not suffer a deficiency of protein, vitamins, minerals or
fatty acids. When the unhealthy cells break down, Dr. Crandall says all
essential substances are used and conserved.
There is an unwarranted fear of fasting that strength diminishes from the
catabolism of proteins from muscle fibers,” Dr. Crandall says. Even during long
fasts, the number of fibers remains the same. Healthy cells, though they may
reduce in size or strength, also remain perfectly sound. A well-nourished man
can live from 50 to 75 days without food, provided he is not exposed to harsh
elements. Human fat is valued at 3,500 calories per pound. Ten pounds of fat
are equal to 35,000 calories.
Most of us have sufficient reserves, capable of sustaining us for many weeks,”
Dr. Crandall says the human body has many ordinary modes of achieving
elimination: the lungs, liver, kidneys, colon, etc. When these are overloaded,
the body will resort to “extra ordinary” methods of elimination: boils, mucous
and other discharges, sweat, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If elimination is impossible,
the toxic overload will go into storage forms in the joints, vessels, muscles,
organs, etc. While fasting, the body is highly conservative of its energy and
resources. During this rest, toxin intake and production are reduced to a
minimum while elimination proceeds unchecked. Anabolic processes, such as
tissue and bone healing, also proceed at a maximal rate during the fast.
CLEANSING AND HEALING
The first stage of cleansing removes large quantities of waste matter and
digestive residues. The first few days of a fast can be rough due to the quantity
of waste passing into the blood stream. After the third day of the fast, there is a
little desire for food. The second stage is cleansing of mucous, fat, diseased
and dying cells and the more easily removed toxins. As the fast continues, the
cleansing process becomes more thorough. The last stage is the cleansing of
toxins that have been accumulating in your cellular tissue from birth, and the
microscopic tubes that carry vital elements to the brain.
Cleansing is the last layer only possible through a combination of juice fasting,
water fasting, and a healthy diet high in raw foods,” Dr. Crandall says. To
overcome a severe disease like cancer, Dr. Crandall says it is important to
continue through a series of fasts to the point where the full scouring action of
catabolism removes the disease from the tissue.
One of the surprises that comes from fasting is an increase in mental acuity.
Large amounts of blood and nervous energies have to be sent to digestive
organs to digest a meal. During a fast, these energies are not required and
may be used by the brain for better thinking. This increase doesn’t usually
happen until after the first few days of a fast because the body is busy cleaning
out toxins.
During a fast, a metamorphosis occurs. The body undergoes a tearing down
and rebuilding of damaged materials. For this reason, fasting is famous for its
ability to rejuvenate and give the body a youthful tone. Fasting dissolves
diseased cells and leaves healthy tissue. Fasting is beneficial for arthritis,
asthma, high blood pressure, lupus, chronic fatigue, colitis, Crohn’s disease,
diverticulitis, cases of paralysis, neuritis, etc.
Fasting is easier than any diet.
Fasting is the quickest way to lose weight.
Fasting gives the body a physiological rest.
Fasting is used successfully in the treatmant of many physical illnesses.
Fasting can yield weight losses of up to 10 pounds or more in the first
week.
Fasting lowers & normalizes cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Fasting improves dietary habits.
Fasting frequently induces feelings of euphoria, a natural high.
Fasting is a rejuvenator, slowing the ageing process.
Fasting is an energizer, not a debilitator.
Fasting aids the elimination process.
Fasting is a regulator, educating the body to consume food only as
needed.
Fasting rids the body of toxins, giving it an "internal shower" &
cleansing & hunger "pangs" disappear in 1 -2 days.
Fasting is routine for the animal kingdom.
The Bible has 74 references to it.
Fasting under proper condilions is absolutely safe.
Fasting is not starving, it's nature's cure that God has given us. -
Patricia Bragg
Prunes
Prunes are excellent for increasing one's vitality. They help in normal blood
circulation & they’re good remedy for sore throat. Prunes are also high in
antioxidants (phenols) and are believed to be beneficial to the bodies tissues.
Phenols are helpful in blocking oxygen-based free radicals from damaging the
body’s fats. As skin cell and brain cell membranes are composed mostly of fats,
drinking prune juice may help protect against cell damage to these vital areas &
helps to slow the aging process of the brain and body. It has a ton of Beta-
carotene (cancer fighter) and Vitamin A. As an antioxidant, beta-carotene
protects from additional free radical damage. By drinking a glass of prune juice
a day, studies suggest you are strengthening your body’s defense against
disease. Many studies have been done on the benefits of a potassium rich
diet. Those who have high regular potassium intake are believed by some
experts to have a lower risk of stroke and high blood pressure. Prunes are
an excellent source of potassium! The most beneficial nutrient in prunes
and prune juice is soluble fiber, an immensely helpful nutrient. Fiber normalizes
blood sugar levels, slowing the body’s consumption of glucose or sugar.
Prunes are also beneficial to the body, particularly in liver and intestinal
function. Prunes are a natural remedy for sluggish bowels. They contain
sorbitol a stool loosening sugar. Prunes helps to build and preserve bone mass
in animals so this might give women a natural way to preserve bone mass. The
antioxidants found in prunes may help to prevent oxidation of cholesterol in the
blood stream which could lead to plaque formation in the arteries. Prunes are
an unusually good source of vitamin A & are relatively low in calories at about
20 calories per prune. It's best to eat whole prunes rather than prune juice to
get the benefits of the fiber. Prunes help lower cholesterol through binding bile
acids and carrying them out of the body through the feces. Prunes provide bulk
and decrease the transit time of fecal matter, this decreases the risk of colon
cancer. When prunes are in the large intestine they provide 'food' for the
friendly bacteria, when the prunes are fermented by this friendly bacteria
they produce a short chain fatty acid called butyric acid which helps keep
your colon healthy. Beta-carotene, or Vitamin A, has a huge presence in
prunes. eta-carotene protects from additional free radical damage. If cells are
damaged, the cellular walls can deteriorate or mutate, leading to cholesterol
blocked arteries, heart diseases and some cancers. ¼ cup of prunes contains
nearly 17% of the daily recommended allowance of Vitamin A. By drinking a
glass of prune juice a day, studies suggest you are strengthening your body’s
defense against disease. Many studies have been done on the benefits of a
potassium rich diet. Those who have high regular potassium intake are
believed to have a lower risk of stroke and high blood pressure. Prunes are an
excellent source of potassium, with a ¼ cup serving containing 316 milligrams.
Prunes are extremely low in sodium, with only 1.7 milligrams per ¼ cup serving.
The most beneficial nutrient in prunes & juice is soluble fiber. A ¼ cup serving
of prunes provides 12.1% of the USRDA of soluble fiber. Fiber normalizes
blood sugar levels, slowing the body’s consumption of glucose or sugar.
Soluble fiber may help with insulin production, decreasing the risk of diabetes.
Fiber may also help those trying to lose weight, as it produces a feeling of
fullness in the body, helping to prevent overeating. The insoluble fiber in prune
juice is also beneficial to the body, particularly in liver and intestinal function. In
reaction to the indigestible form of fiber, the stomach produces fatty acids that
act as a natural laxative, cleaning the colon and helping to maintain healthy
regularity. Soluble fiber also leeches bile from the liver, forcing it to produce
more using the body’s store of cholesterol. Studies suggest that this process
can lower cholesterol levels.
My husband and I fast often. We fast one day a week and that day we usually
just drink water. If we go on extended fasts, longer than a few days, we drink
the liquid mentioned on the "Master Cleanse." It's water, lemon juice, maple
syrup and cayenne. The days we drink the lemon drink, we sometimes add
additional water but not usually, it's not needed. We drink as much lemon drink
as we want, no limits. Fasting for both health and spiritual reason is quite a
remarkable experience. I share these things about fasting because it is
something we do to honor God and the Bible says we are supposed to. If you
decide to do any fast longer than 1 day, do so only after seeking God in
prayer. You may also need to ask your doctor if this is ok for you as well,
depending on where your health is right now.
Master Cleanse Lemon Drink:
8 cups water
3/4 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
1/2 t. cayenne (less if you don't like things hot)
Here is what we learned after we did it from Dr. Crandall...All I can say is wow…..
why don’t more people fast? Dr. Chauncey Crandall is a cardiologist that is
known nationally & he is also writing a book on fasting.
Check out his video on fasting here.
The doctor says fasting is very beneficial to the body making it cleanse itself of
everything except vital tissue. Tissue and bone healing proceed at a maximal
rate during the fast. Cancer goes away when fasting is present. To overcome
cancer, it is important to continue through a series of fasts to the point where
the full scouring action of catabolism removes the disease from the tissue.
Read more...
Dr. Crandall says fasting, which is a period of abstinence from all food or
specific items, is actually beneficial to the body. During a fast, Dr. Crandall says
the body will systematically cleanse itself of everything except vital tissue.
Starvation only occurs when the body is forced to use vital tissue to survive.
Although protein is being used by the body during a fast, a person fasting for
40 days on water will not suffer a deficiency of protein, vitamins, minerals or
fatty acids. When the unhealthy cells break down, Dr. Crandall says all
essential substances are used and conserved.
There is an unwarranted fear of fasting that strength diminishes from the
catabolism of proteins from muscle fibers,” Dr. Crandall says. Even during long
fasts, the number of fibers remains the same. Healthy cells, though they may
reduce in size or strength, also remain perfectly sound. A well-nourished man
can live from 50 to 75 days without food, provided he is not exposed to harsh
elements. Human fat is valued at 3,500 calories per pound. Ten pounds of fat
are equal to 35,000 calories.
Most of us have sufficient reserves, capable of sustaining us for many weeks,”
Dr. Crandall says the human body has many ordinary modes of achieving
elimination: the lungs, liver, kidneys, colon, etc. When these are overloaded,
the body will resort to “extra ordinary” methods of elimination: boils, mucous
and other discharges, sweat, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If elimination is impossible,
the toxic overload will go into storage forms in the joints, vessels, muscles,
organs, etc. While fasting, the body is highly conservative of its energy and
resources. During this rest, toxin intake and production are reduced to a
minimum while elimination proceeds unchecked. Anabolic processes, such as
tissue and bone healing, also proceed at a maximal rate during the fast.
CLEANSING AND HEALING
The first stage of cleansing removes large quantities of waste matter and
digestive residues. The first few days of a fast can be rough due to the quantity
of waste passing into the blood stream. After the third day of the fast, there is a
little desire for food. The second stage is cleansing of mucous, fat, diseased
and dying cells and the more easily removed toxins. As the fast continues, the
cleansing process becomes more thorough. The last stage is the cleansing of
toxins that have been accumulating in your cellular tissue from birth, and the
microscopic tubes that carry vital elements to the brain.
Cleansing is the last layer only possible through a combination of juice fasting,
water fasting, and a healthy diet high in raw foods,” Dr. Crandall says. To
overcome a severe disease like cancer, Dr. Crandall says it is important to
continue through a series of fasts to the point where the full scouring action of
catabolism removes the disease from the tissue.
One of the surprises that comes from fasting is an increase in mental acuity.
Large amounts of blood and nervous energies have to be sent to digestive
organs to digest a meal. During a fast, these energies are not required and
may be used by the brain for better thinking. This increase doesn’t usually
happen until after the first few days of a fast because the body is busy cleaning
out toxins.
During a fast, a metamorphosis occurs. The body undergoes a tearing down
and rebuilding of damaged materials. For this reason, fasting is famous for its
ability to rejuvenate and give the body a youthful tone. Fasting dissolves
diseased cells and leaves healthy tissue. Fasting is beneficial for arthritis,
asthma, high blood pressure, lupus, chronic fatigue, colitis, Crohn’s disease,
diverticulitis, cases of paralysis, neuritis, etc.
Fasting is easier than any diet.
Fasting is the quickest way to lose weight.
Fasting gives the body a physiological rest.
Fasting is used successfully in the treatmant of many physical illnesses.
Fasting can yield weight losses of up to 10 pounds or more in the first
week.
Fasting lowers & normalizes cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Fasting improves dietary habits.
Fasting frequently induces feelings of euphoria, a natural high.
Fasting is a rejuvenator, slowing the ageing process.
Fasting is an energizer, not a debilitator.
Fasting aids the elimination process.
Fasting is a regulator, educating the body to consume food only as
needed.
Fasting rids the body of toxins, giving it an "internal shower" &
cleansing & hunger "pangs" disappear in 1 -2 days.
Fasting is routine for the animal kingdom.
The Bible has 74 references to it.
Fasting under proper condilions is absolutely safe.
Fasting is not starving, it's nature's cure that God has given us. -
Patricia Bragg
Prunes
Prunes are excellent for increasing one's vitality. They help in normal blood
circulation & they’re good remedy for sore throat. Prunes are also high in
antioxidants (phenols) and are believed to be beneficial to the bodies tissues.
Phenols are helpful in blocking oxygen-based free radicals from damaging the
body’s fats. As skin cell and brain cell membranes are composed mostly of fats,
drinking prune juice may help protect against cell damage to these vital areas &
helps to slow the aging process of the brain and body. It has a ton of Beta-
carotene (cancer fighter) and Vitamin A. As an antioxidant, beta-carotene
protects from additional free radical damage. By drinking a glass of prune juice
a day, studies suggest you are strengthening your body’s defense against
disease. Many studies have been done on the benefits of a potassium rich
diet. Those who have high regular potassium intake are believed by some
experts to have a lower risk of stroke and high blood pressure. Prunes are
an excellent source of potassium! The most beneficial nutrient in prunes
and prune juice is soluble fiber, an immensely helpful nutrient. Fiber normalizes
blood sugar levels, slowing the body’s consumption of glucose or sugar.
Prunes are also beneficial to the body, particularly in liver and intestinal
function. Prunes are a natural remedy for sluggish bowels. They contain
sorbitol a stool loosening sugar. Prunes helps to build and preserve bone mass
in animals so this might give women a natural way to preserve bone mass. The
antioxidants found in prunes may help to prevent oxidation of cholesterol in the
blood stream which could lead to plaque formation in the arteries. Prunes are
an unusually good source of vitamin A & are relatively low in calories at about
20 calories per prune. It's best to eat whole prunes rather than prune juice to
get the benefits of the fiber. Prunes help lower cholesterol through binding bile
acids and carrying them out of the body through the feces. Prunes provide bulk
and decrease the transit time of fecal matter, this decreases the risk of colon
cancer. When prunes are in the large intestine they provide 'food' for the
friendly bacteria, when the prunes are fermented by this friendly bacteria
they produce a short chain fatty acid called butyric acid which helps keep
your colon healthy. Beta-carotene, or Vitamin A, has a huge presence in
prunes. eta-carotene protects from additional free radical damage. If cells are
damaged, the cellular walls can deteriorate or mutate, leading to cholesterol
blocked arteries, heart diseases and some cancers. ¼ cup of prunes contains
nearly 17% of the daily recommended allowance of Vitamin A. By drinking a
glass of prune juice a day, studies suggest you are strengthening your body’s
defense against disease. Many studies have been done on the benefits of a
potassium rich diet. Those who have high regular potassium intake are
believed to have a lower risk of stroke and high blood pressure. Prunes are an
excellent source of potassium, with a ¼ cup serving containing 316 milligrams.
Prunes are extremely low in sodium, with only 1.7 milligrams per ¼ cup serving.
The most beneficial nutrient in prunes & juice is soluble fiber. A ¼ cup serving
of prunes provides 12.1% of the USRDA of soluble fiber. Fiber normalizes
blood sugar levels, slowing the body’s consumption of glucose or sugar.
Soluble fiber may help with insulin production, decreasing the risk of diabetes.
Fiber may also help those trying to lose weight, as it produces a feeling of
fullness in the body, helping to prevent overeating. The insoluble fiber in prune
juice is also beneficial to the body, particularly in liver and intestinal function. In
reaction to the indigestible form of fiber, the stomach produces fatty acids that
act as a natural laxative, cleaning the colon and helping to maintain healthy
regularity. Soluble fiber also leeches bile from the liver, forcing it to produce
more using the body’s store of cholesterol. Studies suggest that this process
can lower cholesterol levels.
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