Restore your body’s balance

Indulged too much lately? No worries! Your body can heal itself remarkably well. Fasting—skipping food—flushes out toxins, balances your system, and enhances wellbeing.

Cleansing with juice or water, aka ‘detoxing,’ not only improves health but also boosts the nervous system. It cleans the liver, purifies the blood, and can even slow down aging by reducing free radical damage.

A juice or restricted diet isn’t quite fasting but offers similar benefits. Fasting helps everyone, regardless of lifestyle, by eliminating toxins from eating habits, pollution, and stress.

During a fast, your body conserves muscle and enzymes while using fat for energy. This typically happens in three stages:

1. Glucose – from your last meal and liver glycogen for about 12 hours.
2. Amino acids – from free amino acids and muscle protein between 10 and 40 hours.
3. Fats – from the second day onward, fats break down into ketones, your main fuel source.

Consult a naturopath before starting a fast or cleanse. They can guide you through the detox process and help establish healthy eating and exercise habits. Always have support during a fast.