Guest guest Posted June 30, 2005 Report Share Posted June 30, 2005 > Greetings Kay, > As I comprehend it, there are four " phases " in any fast: > > 1. Preparation -- you are working toward this now. > 2. Fasting -- the actual period during which only water is consumed. > 3. Breaking the fast -- the brief but crucial period during which we return > the body's metabolism to one operating from externally supplied fuel. > 4. Refeeding and reentry -- a longer period during which we gradually bring > the system back to a " normal " diet and, concurrently, the entire person back > into " normal activity. " > Briefly, but ONLY AS A RULE OF THUMB and without any awareness of where you > may be at some future point in your process, you would want to refrain from > reintroducing any high-fat foods for a period at least half the duration of > the fast. So if the fast lasts a month, then you would wait at least 2 weeks > before introducing avocado or coconut meat, and longer for any foods high in > indigestible fiber (nuts, seeds). And you would only do this AFTER you have > successfully reintroduced certain other types of foods. > Best to all, > Elchanan Kay here; THANK YOU very much - You bring to my attention important considerations.. Supervision would be ideal but it all comes down to £$s. I have spent two LONG peroids with LOREN LOCKMAN and his team. In addition, attended one of Loren's seminars. With my previous involvement in the Raw food Movement, this has given me an INTRODUCTORY experience to the fasting procedure. I therefore do understand about the crucial role of re-feeding - Thanks to DR TIM TRADER who supervised one of my 3 week fasts, for his excellent comitment at this time. I admit that the conditions/environment in which I undergo this fast are FAR from suitable, but I have important issues to face - Fasting is THE CHOICE I make at this time. Be it possible for my joining Loren in August for his relocation in Panama, or to stay at another SUITABLE FASTING CLINIC then I would attend gladly Your reply gives me the information i require: TO COMPLETE A FURTHER MONTH WITHOUT ANY AVOCADO. It was the answer I most expected.. I would like to speak to You directly via the method you describe. However, it requires making an " APPOINTMENT " with my BROTHER and YOURSELF. This would likely be available on a SUNDAY. I will speak to him about this, since EVENINGS would likely suit the TIME DIFFERENCE?.. In any event I am set to go away on the 14th JULY and will LIKELY NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A P.C FOR THE DURATION OF FASTING. (Neither would it be very appropriate!) Your TIME is PRECIOUS to US ALL. x Along my path of Natural Lifestyle, I have noticed that TEACHERS of NATURAL HYGIENE give of their TIME the MOST FREELY Namaste Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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