Knowing what to expect can greatly increase your chances of making it through any situation in life. This is certainly true with fasting. Fear is a lack of knowledge and/or experience. As your knowledge and experience of something grows, fear dissipates and confidence blooms.  My intention is to provide you with as much knowledge as possible. The experience is then, up to you.

Depending on the type of fast you are doing, your experiences of these stages may vary. It is important to understand that in most cases, if you are not feeling well during your fast, that means, the fast is working… toxins are being dumped into your blood stream and out of your system. Learn to be comfortable being uncomfortable. This practice will serve you well during your fast and in life.

Cleansing Crisis: The cleansing crisis is a period typically experienced during the first 3- 5 days when the body is dumping large amounts of toxins into the blood.  This is when most people will stop there fast, thinking that something is wrong. Quite the contrary. Your body is going through withdrawals and getting ready for the healing to begin. Symptoms of the cleansing crisis include, but are not limited to, headaches, bad breath, coated tongue, muscle aches, mental fog, restless, tiredness and lack of motivation. Typically, the more toxic one is, the more symptoms he/she will experience.  This is no reason to discontinue your fast.  It will pass. A cleansing crisis can occur at any time of the fast. When enduring a cleansing crisis, it is important to remind yourself that the bad feeling is caused by toxins leaving the body and that you are getting healthy. Every time you urinate/sweat, your body is getting cleaner and healthier. A clean cell is a healthy cell. Once the cleansing crisis passes, the body will enter into a fasting peak.

Fasting Peak: The fasting peak is when one enters into a state of heightened mental clarity, increased vitality and sense of smell/taste, sensitive skin, deeper breathing, clearer sinuses and a whitening of the eyes. High energy levels and a feeling of youth are common, as the body begins to return to health.  This is typically the time when spiritual transformations occur as the separation of the world begins to dissolve.The fasting peak usually occurs after a cleansing crisis and will typically increase in intensity the longer you fast. The ultimate fasting peaks are after normally experienced after 21 days of fasting.

Normal Fasting State: This state has many variables and cannot be predicted. Some people feel normal for the entire fast. Others feel good but with low energy. Some become highly energetic. Some have cycles of high and low energy levels. In general, a good rule of thumb… the longer you fast, the healthier and more energetic you become.

Important note: If you are on medications and wish to get off of them permanently, please consult someone experienced in fasting to coach you. There are complications that may occur if done incorrectly. Unfortunately, most doctors are not knowledgeable in the area of fasting. Fasting may seem simple, but there are a multitude of complexities that can occur depending on your health condition.  I want to ensure you complete your fast and achieve your desired results. Many people that try fasting on their own do not achieve the results they are looking for because they lack the knowledge, information and support necessary.  This is a big decision you are making to heal your body and if done correctly, will be one of the greatest experiences of your life.  For these reasons, I highly encourage you to review the Programs and see if one may be right for you.

Namaste.