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Dr. Shelton Water Cleanse

Dr. Herbert Shelton is what the holistic-medicine community would consider a master faster. After fasting for many years strictly on water with enemas to help clear out any compacted fecal matter to further eliminate toxins, he realized that enemas were not required. Shelton has worked with over 50,000 people guiding them through fasting and holistic health. Always consult your doctor to review your risks before starting a water fast.

  1. Benefits of Fasting

    • According to Ralph Cinque, DC, the benefits of Dr. Shelton's Water Cleanse is simply to help your body return to its normal and optimal metabolic conditions. It stimulates a biological renewal where your body is given the time to repair itself.
      Those who successfully complete a water fast feel a greater sense of homeostasis with greater sensory acuity among all five senses. You may develop a greater sense of energy and mental clarity.

    Water Fast Process

    • Cinque states frequent short-term fasts don't help really help your body. You burn fat, protein and glycogen during short fasts where fasts longer than two weeks burn primarily fat. You break the fast when your tongue becomes a normal reddish color without a film on it and your appetite returns. Yes, according to Cinque, when you fast properly you lose appetite after a few days. When you break the fast, you need to start with easily digested food to prevent constipation and illness. If you experience any unusual symptoms during a fast, you need to seek medical attention immediately.

    Doctor Concerns

    • A water fast is an extreme detox program. Your digestive system is interrupted with no solid food and your body is starved of nutrients to only draw on what you have stored in reserves. Dr. Michael Picco at the Mayo Clinic warns that serious medical conditions can result from fasting diets, including heart palpitations, anemia and low blood sugar. If your condition is left untreated, you may suffer from a heart attack or possibly slip into a coma. Get immediate medical attention if you are on a fast and are experiencing extended period of dizziness or fainting.

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