Comments on: Fasting FAQ http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq Juice fasting, water fasting, dry fasting, free support. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:38:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: jasminy http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-16618 jasminy Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:49:55 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-16618 I am on day 11 and I am experiencing muscle aches. I have done a juice fast of 20 days before and enemas really helped for that. I would recommend you doing an enema…Maybe self massaging (maybe with castor oil?) until the pain subsides maybe some dry brushing to accelerate detox too…

]]> By: ladybirdme http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-16616 ladybirdme Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:38:57 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-16616 Hi Tom,
Today is day 18 of my 40 day juice fast. I am having leg and foot cramps and wonder if you can tell me what I should do to alleviate them? I have been staying on juice completely. I know you must be busy but would really appreciate a response from someone on this issue. Thanks so much…

]]> By: ladybirdme http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-16611 ladybirdme Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:26:55 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-16611 Hi Tom,
Day 2. I have embarked on a 40 day healing juice fast. I have never juiced before in my life. I would like to say that it is kind of scary at this point. I don’t know how my body will respond. I was only going to do a day or two to try it but I seem to know that this is the right time to take it one day at a time and I am taking the journey with the lord. I have read that people start a short fast only to make it a longer one. I think I understand that it is the fear that holds us back from committing in the beginning.
Honestly, the juices are very strong and not as enjoyable as I would like. I think I will try less ingredients and more of the recipes instead of trying to pack in a ‘bit of everything’ that’s good for me. I am sure as I go on, I will get used to them and develop a taste for them. I will do an enema tonight. I thought I had the hot water bottle for it but when I looked, I remembered I had given it to my to my daughter for her cramps. I did cut out the coffee and meat and put in fresh juice a couple times/day in the last two weeks in preparation.
I have a quick question for you Tom. I have some Silk Almond milk that is sugar free, would that be good to add in with my juices? I also have ordered some Spirulina 500 mg tabs. and am picking up some black strap molasses today. Will the molasses hinder the cleansing and healing? Are these good additions for osteoporosis and continuing to do my total gym workouts?
I am so thankful that I found you and this website. Thank-you for being there and doing the good works that you do Tom.
Melissa

]]> By: Tom Coghill http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-16610 Tom Coghill Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:19:14 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-16610 Hi Ladybirdme,
Food combining is for food. Juice does not need digestion. Try it and tell me if the juices are mixed digest any differently.
You will have to stop taking the BP meds when you blood pressure drops below 120. Yes you should monitor you pressure to know.
Getting dizzy that usually indicates low blood pressure. BP drops quickly with a day or two or slowly over weeks depending on the root cause of the disease.

]]> By: Tom Coghill http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-16609 Tom Coghill Tue, 25 Sep 2012 20:14:57 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-16609 Hi Cynicx,
The mind usually gets foggy and bla on a water fast as the brain runs on glucose. As time goes on the mind gets sharper.

]]> By: ladybirdme http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-16608 ladybirdme Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:27:48 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-16608 Hi, I am getting geared up to do a 40 day healing juice fast and I have a couple of questions I am hoping you can answer for me. I am on Lisinop/HCTZ 20mg/25mg once/day for high blood pressure and am concerned if my blood pressure drops too low while fasting. I want to know if I should monitor my blood pressure and stop taking the medicine or cut it in half first to wean off it? I also have read that people should not mix fruits with vegetable juices (except apple) but saw where Tom likes carrot with pineapple. I’m confused on this as the ones who say don’t mix, say that is because of the different digestion for each. If you juice though….you don’t do any digesting…right? Thanks so much, Melissa

]]> By: Ron http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-15369 Ron Sat, 03 Mar 2012 18:27:43 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-15369 Hi cynicx, A juice fast is a great way to get back your body! It will clear your mind too!! Exercise for the “gut”. Juice, won’t tone muscle and flabby skin.

]]> By: cynicx http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-15253 cynicx Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:56:40 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-15253 Hello, Debating starting a fasting routine. I just recently got over food poisoning so I’ve been on a water fast for 3 days by necessity. Although I’m not over weight (5’10″ 170 lbs) by too much I have a lot of weight in the wrong places (gut) that I’d like to lose and have already notice a significant reduction in. My plan was to slowly switch it a juice fast for a week (or more depending on results/side effects). Is this safe for my current condition? I feel I’m over the food poisoning but feel odd (mental cloudiness) maybe because of the quickly started water fast.

Thanks for any help.

]]> By: Ron http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-13503 Ron Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:42:37 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-13503 Hi Claudia, Tom is on a mission in New Guinea, inoculating malaria and TB victims. He checks in from time to time when he is near civilization. I can try to help you!

A 14 day juice fast is a wonderful way to detox your system, as well as get your bowels regular! Prepping yourself would include a few days on raw foods. And quiting the butts if you can.

I haven’t heard of anyone dying from smoking while fasting. It may make your detox effects harder to deal with. We have had a few fasters here smoke during. You may be able to find their posts still on the site. If you can quit smoking, that would be the best choice. At least during your fast. You may not want to start again! Patches and acid meds are also not recommended during a fast.

Thyroid meds are a different story. Keith (another administrator & faster here) who has a thyroid condition, has addressed this very issue several times. You will find it in a few of his posts! I believe he was taking the bare minimum meds and monitoring his thyroid. And there are certain meds and alternatives you can do. But I would do more research and let your doctor in on your intentions of fasting.

Drinking juices doesn’t necessarily make acid. If you have fresh squeezed juice you should be fine. The processed juices have too much sugar, and too little live enzymes. Get a good juicer. Try to use a lot of fresh vegetables during your fast. 50 percent would be a good thing. Carrots are great for acid reducing. Herbal teas like Marshmallow w/ honey are a great gastric soother… and a nice treat in the evening for me! And sooo good for you too.

Only use what you feel you need during your fast. Over using juice or water, won’t help you any more. Try to keep an exercise routine, and a few enemas. These will keep your system moving and get those toxins out faster!

Keep browsing the blogs/reports! There is a wealth of info here. Hope I have helped some. And please ask any question you might have. Welcome and Happy Fasting! Ron

]]> By: claudia84 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/fasting-questions/fasting-faq/comment-page-1#comment-13502 claudia84 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:28:22 +0000 http://www.fasting.ws/juice-fasting/?p=1306#comment-13502 Hi Tom,

Firstly let me just say this site is an awesome centre of info, super informative and confidence enhancing.

Having noticed you reply to other comments, I wondered if you would kindly address my questions.

I would like to do a 14 day juice fast – with the intention, if successful of continuing for as long as feels right. Afterwards, I hope to maintain my health with a raw and vegan diet.

At the moment, I am a smoker. I also have the world’s most irregular bowels (lucky me). My plan was to spend this week tackling giving up smoking, using patches at first, and eating purely fruit and vegetables (raw) to prepare me and my inards for the fast. Does this sound like a good plan to you? I have read, on the internet, that smoking while juice fasting can lead to all kinds of physiogical toxicity, and in some instances, death. This seems a little extreme. Do you have any information you can add to that debate? I’d be appreciative.

After, prepping for the fast with the above, I hope to crack on with the juice fast.

I take thyroxine for an underactive thyroid – is it ok to continue with this since I am juice – not water- fasting? And lastly, I had been on medication to decrease acidity in my stomach – from a gastric ulcer I had 2 years ago – I stopped the meds last year but am able to take them when needed – everyone always says drinking too much fruit juice is unhealthy due to the acid – is this true or just misunderstood myth?

Thanks so much for your help!

C

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