Fasting is a practice that has been carried out since time immemorial in almost all cultures and brings great benefits to both the body and the mind. At the health level, many studies have concluded that fasting is highly beneficial. In caring for the brain, it promotes the ability of neurons to establish and maintain connections between them, increases the ability to learn and enhances memory. It prolongs life expectancy and reduces the degenerative speed of neurons in diseases such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. Also, it reduces oxidative processes in all organs of the body and delays the appearance of chronic diseases related to aging. Fasting reduces the risks of suffering from heart disease and brings positive changes in cholesterol levels, it also produces changes in the immune system and in the hematopoietic stem cells that support it, producing a remodeling of the populations of our immune cells, thus increasing our defenses. On a physical level, the return to the ideal weight is quick, energy is recovered, muscle tension and fatigue dissipate and the skin improves considerably.
From the emotional and mental point of view, it forces us to turn our eyes on ourselves, to perceive more clearly the signals that our body sends, to identify the emotions that accompany us, perception and sensitivity are notably increased, we experience greater power over oneself and this increases confidence and self-esteem. A feeling of well-being is produced by the effort achieved and tolerance for frustration develops. It is the result of this type of practice, when carried out correctly and supervised by a professional.
There are different fasting formulas, and they are adjusted to the different variables or circumstances of each person, depending on the option that is chosen, the duration and the way of operating is very different.
It includes:
- Pre-fast plan, fast plan, and fast exit plan.
- Nutritional plan to carry out once the fast is broken to maintain the effects achieved by fasting for as long as possible and to improve the quality of life.
- Guidelines for preparing recipes with high nutritional value
- Mentoring to a lifestyle in which we work to improve all the aspects that make up our health, physically, emotionally and mentally.