Modified Fasting
Fasting is one of the quickest ways to increase elimination of wastes and enhance the healing processes of the body. In modern society most individuals live hectic lives and find fasting or, the thought of fasting, overwhelming.
The idea of fasting can conjure images of deprivation, fatigue, a growling stomach and resulting weakness. What people don’t realize is that detoxification through fasting can be accomplished in a wide variety of ways. A person can start with a modified diet to help his or her body become less inflamed and better at eliminating wastes. Once the person’s health has improved he or she may eventually decide to do a more complicated fast or may choose to stay on the modified diet for a while.
The modified diet should be designed to help the individual make healthier food choices and be able to continue their routine without too much disruption. It is important for one who leads a hectic life to make changes designed to reduce stress and make room for pleasure and leisure. The individual may not be able to make these changes right away. Most often, body cleansing is a gradual process.
A modified diet can serve as a tool to help the person make dietary changes and lifestyle changes at the same time. It is helpful to remind the individual that eliminating old habits and implementing new ones improves self-esteem. On a modified diet the individual would eliminate stimulants like sugar, pop, alcohol and coffee from their diet. This will have the immediate impact of improving their adrenal function, which will make it easier for the person to cope with stress, It may have the effect of reducing their hectic lifestyle if they are on the go and like to frequent cafes for their caffeine fix. Also, the elimination of the mentioned stimulants from the diet can save someone quite a bit of money, The patient will be asked to eat their meals slowly and mindfully. No watching TV or driving during meals. Eating attentively will improve digestion.
The improvement of gastrointestinal health and function is a central goal of the modified diet.
The person can discover which foods they are sensitive to and learn that it is important to avoid these foods. The avoidance of allergens can help remedy leaky gut syndrome and enhance the health of the mucosal lining of the digestive tract because of reduced immune mediated inflammation. It will be a good idea to concentrate on eating easy to digest foods. This will improve the function of the liver, pancreas and small intestine. The implementation of a modified diet also promotes a better bacterial balance of the small intestine and the colon.
The modified diet will improve the overall health. It will come with an increase of energy, better sleep, less joint pain and healthier skin.
Paloma Defuentes, Naturopathic Physician can be reach via the contact or appointment page. She practices in Bozeman and has a ND in the USA and an MD in Spain. Her mission in life is to heal and educate children of all ages to achieve their maximum potential.