INTERMITTENT FASTING

You may be considering using intermittent fasting to improve your health, lose weight, or address a chronic health issue. In this guide, I’m going to share what it is, how it works, the pros and cons, and frequently asked questions about intermittent fasting so you're best equipped-for your wellness sovereignty journey.

After nearly a decade of the apprenticeship of world renowned healers, personal results, and having the responsibility of teaching others, intermittent fasting is the most balanced and safest way to fast. If you're a beginner, this is the best type of fast for you!

WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING?

This type of fasting is a partial abstention of foods during one part of the day and selective meals in the other part of the day. Intermittent fasting is practiced within 6-hour time slots. When combined with the knowledge of alkaline living, this type of fasting can assist with weight loss, fitness and muscle definition, improvement of health issues like constipation, acne and more! Fasting is truly the fastest way to heal because it encompasses the entire body and all of its organs. 

BENEFITS OF INTERMITTENT FASTING

With this type of fasting technique, one is able to continue about their day and regular working schedule. One of the most frequent questions that my clients ask is wether they can undergo an intermittent fasting period while active with work, the gym and their everyday social life. Intermittent fasting is perhaps the easiest form of fasting that allows you to remain active, full of energy, detox and be always well nourished! Your overall wellbeing can be significantly with this technique. 

PROS OF INTERMITTENT FASTING

• Weight Loss: This type of fasting allows for an easier time with getting into their ideal weight. This is because one allows the body's digestive system rest to give more time for the organs to assimilate and discard nutrients. All the while, the excess weight is lost as the body has all it needs with the alkaline nutrition and discipline with meals. 
• Constipation Relief: Many people struggle with constipation these days and that's because the body needs more nourishing liquids to properly detoxify the system of the processed foods and the many more health hazards that we are exposed to every day. The irregular eating habits also contribute to the overworking of the digestive system at night, making it more stressed in the process.
• Longer Life: According to TEDx John Hopkins University speaker Mark Mattson, fasting boost brain power and was also able to prolong the life in mice, therefore has the potential in helping the human body cells to regenerate and prolong life.

CONS OF INTERMITTENT FASTING

• Slower Detoxification: Since the body is made up of 70% or more of only water, a 30-45 day liquid-cleanse is much more powerful in its immediate detoxification effects. This means that roughly a period of three to four months is equivalent to the previously mentioned liquid cleanse. 
• Culinary Experience: To prepare meals, it takes culinary skills that certain people just don't have. In all honesty, I get clients all the time that feel a set back by their lack of culinary creativity. Instructing people with liquid cleanses is much simpler to prepare!
• Cookware & Oils: There are many pots and pans that are made out of metals, which leak chemicals in our foods during the cooking process. Clay and glass cookware is the best way to prepare your meals, as these utensils don't leak harmful residue in the foods. When cooking, certain oils become carcinogenic, which in turn harms the body. Learn more.  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CAN I DRINK WATER?

Yes, water intake is very important in the fasting process because it speeds up the detoxification process. Most of the body is water, so the consumption of a gallon of water a day is recommended for optimum results. However, not all water is created equal, and I highly recommend alkaline water with an intermittent fasting regiment. To learn more about this health hack, click here. 

CAN I DRINK COFFEE?

Coffee is an acidic substance on the PH scale, which means it's oxidizing for the body as opposed to anti-oxidizing for the body. When a substance is acidic, it breaks things down in the body, so I would not recommend it while undergoing the fasting process. 

IS INTERMITTENT FASTING SAFE?

Intermittent Fasting is the safest form of fasting. The technique itself does not strain and weaken  the body. However, the knowledge of alkaline living with this technique is important to make sure you're not consuming acidic foods and liquids while fasting. 

HOW OFTEN TO DO INTERMITTENT FASTING?

Intermittent fasting can be done as often during the week as you desire and can undergo a period of intermittent fasting for as long as you want. This could be the one month, two to three months or the whole year! This is because it is the safest form of fasting that can be practiced. 

IS INTERMITTENT FASTING BAD FOR METABOLISM?

On the contrary, Intermittent fasting give the digestive system a break in order for the nutrients to be fully absorbed before introducing to the body too many daily nutrients, calories and proteins. Therefore making the whole metabolic system more efficient in releasing the built up toxins the body accumulates. 

IS INTERMITTENT FASTING GOOD FOR BODY BUILDING?

Yes, many professional athletes and celebrities use this type of regiment to obtain the most remarkable results. Many actors and actresses use intermittent fasting as a way obtain the most from gym trainings. The body looses all the excess fat quickly while retaining the necessary muscle and good fats to build muscle.