Jean-Louis Tu <[log in to unmask]>;
>I have received by e-mail a few testimonies about fasts (20-30 days),
>and some were quite negative (but I repeat that everyone is different).

Tom:
If those who had negative experience with fasting wish to post their
experiences, others on the list might benefit from the knowledge. I also
understand that some prefer to keep the matter private.  (I am interested
in such experiences, and welcome private e-mail on the subject).

Fasting is "powerful medicine", to be taken only when needed, in the right
dose. There is a lot of hype around fasting, and also some denial of
reality (so common in segments of the raw movement). I have found that
fasting creates serious cravings after the fast, causing one to overeat,
hence no benefit from the fast. Of course, others may not have this
problem. So, I limit my fasts to 1-2 days (2 days max), and only when it
seems appropriate. I find I get good results simply from reducing the amount of
food I eat (but not fasting) for a few days - i.e., it is a good alternative
(for me) to a full, formal fast.

Again, I encourage others to post re: their experiences with fasting (whether
positive or negative).

Regards,
Tom Billings
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