Loren:
>  most people can
> fast for one week on their own, with no problem. <snip>
> But it is perfectly safe, and the most effective and efficient way to
> clean out the gunk.

Here's a very partial list of people who most definately should not
fast, as it would be  dangerous, very possibly life-threatening.

(from a previous post of mine):

Diabetics
Those on heavy (or even moderate) medications
Anyone battling cancer
Anorexics / Bulimics / Other of the vast number of difficult eating
disorders
Very obese
Stroke victims
AIDS patients
People with glaucoma, or a history of family glaucoma
Meningitis
Iron-deficiency anemia
MCAD deficiency
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis of the liver
Other impaired liver function
On dialysis, or with moderate or severe kidney problems
Pregnant women
Infants
Bodybuilders or others who have been on steroids for any length of
time
Very frail, or elderly
A person with advanced osteoperosis
Anyone recovering from surgery
Anyone on Coumadin or other heart rate regulators

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