How is detoxification related to fasting?
-
Some individuals use fasting as a means of detoxification, although this practice is still under scrutiny in medical fields. When you fast, your body begins to consume the glycogen from your muscles and fat stores. In the process, it cleanses the toxins from your muscles, skin, and various other parts of your body. Once your body is cleansed of toxins, you are ready to go back to a regular diet.
Some individuals use fasting as a means of detoxification, although this practice is still under scrutiny in medical fields. When you fast, your body begins to consume the glycogen from your muscles and fat stores. In the process, it cleanses the... More -
Dr. Stephen Atkins answered:Detoxification occurs naturally in the body, and fasting is a way to encourage it. In this video, Dr. Stephen Atkins,an integrative medicine specialist, explains the best way to detox through fasting. (Hint: You need to consume more than just water.)
Detoxification occurs naturally in the body, and fasting is a way to encourage it. In this video, Dr. Stephen Atkins,an integrative medicine specialist, explains the best way to detox through fasting. (Hint: You need to consume more than just... More
