"The Health Benefits of Fasting"

“Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.” (1 Cor. 6:19-20) God expects us to take care of our bodies in order that we may worship Him fully and live life more abundantly. To be healthy, fast regularly. Really, fasting is an internal cleansing to aid the body to heal and cleanse itself. Many people think it is hard to fast but will be surprised that hunger dissipates quickly while fasting. Once fasting becomes a regular regimen, there will be obvious results. The outcomes are so miraculous; it is mind-blowing.

Fasting relieves allergies, including asthma and hay fever. Imagine never having to suffer any more from these ailments. Fasting restores health through eliminating the body of toxins. When toxins are removed, the body is able to heal itself. Detoxifying the body through fasting is an immediate and harmless way of recovering health.

For those on high blood pressure medicine, fasting will correct high blood pressure without drugs. This is how it works: fasting will normalize blood pressure, and it will remain low after the fast. However, one must follow a healthy diet and lifestyle. It is not difficult to change eating habits. By being consistent and persistent one day at a time, the change will take place.

It is easy to conquer bad habits and addictions by regular fasting. Drug addicts, alcoholics, and cigarette smokers, do not despair. Begin fasting for only one day a week. Amazingly, there will be a transformation before your very eyes. The craving for nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, and other drugs will suddenly vanish. What an awesome God we serve! He has given us such a powerful gift to use to overcome the attacks of the enemy.

Fasting is the ideal way to lose weight rapidly. During detoxification, the body crushes its fat reserves by eliminating stored toxins. After the toxins are removed, both digestion and elimination are revitalized. The body is wonderfully and fearfully made (Psa. 139:14), so by fasting the body does its work more capably.

In order to attain optimal health, do the following things: nourish the body with natural foods, end the toxins, and purify the body internally. If one could understand the power of fasting, how attentive and regular fasting would be utilized. Fasting is rarely given a chance because many people trust medications to give them a quick fix. Consequently, they are left with detrimental side effects with no cure.

Give fasting a chance to restore your health. This is just a brief list of the benefits; fasting is effective to ease any ailment. God’s wish for us is to “prosper and be in good health, even as our soul prospers.” (3 John 1:2)
Remember, fasting is not beneficial without intense prayer and study of the Word.