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| Friday, November 14, 2008 |
| Fasting Can Help Eliminate Allergies, Manage a Healthy Weight |
Every spring, Dr. Elson Haas supervises a group of 25 to 100 people who participate in a 10-day fasting program. He does it himself too, a ritual he has followed since 1975.
“I was two years out of medical school with chronic allergies and way overweight,” recalled Haas by phone the other day after a day of seeing patients at his natural health clinic in Marin County, Calif. “I needed something.”
Fasting clearly worked for Haas, as he returns to it every spring (“the best time of year for detoxification, autumn is next”). He disbursed with the allergies and managed his weight despite a self-professed liking for food. Last week, Haas was drinking his version of a “master cleanser” drink while eating light (mostly fruit and veggies) as a modified fast he follows when he feels the need. His energy level is Haas’ usual guide.
Perhaps more impressive are the percentages associated with success among the spring fasting groups. Haas is into supervising thousands over 30-plus years and the vast majority benefited from the experience.
“Somewhere between 80 and 90 percent of the group members feel invigorated and report a profound experience,” said Haas. “They feel stronger, clearer, more energetic. That’s what we hear.
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We overeat most of the times in the day in life...so fasting helps the systrem to balance and maintain good health I guess.Good innovative thought.
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We overeat most of the times in the day in life...so fasting helps the systrem to balance and maintain good health I guess.Good innovative thought.
Metagenics