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BEFORE YOU START

Short fasts of two to three days are an excellent way to detoxify your body. Fasting for longer than three days should only be done under a doctor’s supervision. Detox fasting should be done several times a year to keep your body in good health.

A. DRINK WATER
Drink two quarts of plain water daily.

B. WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Fasting can produce some interesting changes in your body so be aware of this before you begin. Here are some precautions you need to consider.

1. You may experience lightheadedness. This may happen if you get up too quickly.

Therefore, do not rise up suddenly from lying or sitting during your fast period.

2. You may experience changes in energy. Some people become very fatigued during a fast, this may be in the initial stage. Others feel much more energetic as energy levels increase.

3. Your sleep habits may change. You may not need as much sleep at night, as you are more rested during the day.

4. You should get plenty of rest. During a fast you will need plenty of rest during the night or day. This gives the body a chance to focus on repair.

5. You should limit physical activity. Take some time away from work or regular duties. Take a walk in the park, on the beach or other relaxing activities.

6. Constipation may be a problem. Increase liquid and fiber content. Lemon juice and hot drinks can stimulate the colon.

7. You may have cold hands and feet. This may be due to lower glucose levels.

8. Your tongue may become coated. This signals that your body is detoxifying.

9. You may experience bad breath. Just keep brushing your teeth and tongue.

10. Skin eruptions may appear. Acne, boils, and skin rashes are signs that your body is excreting toxins through your skin, which is the body’s largest excretory organ.

11. Body odor. Toxins may be excreted through the sweat glands and cause you to have an offensive body odor.

12. Nausea and vomiting may also occur during a fast. This indicates mild dehydration. Keep drinking lots of fluids.

13. Your urine may appear darker than normal. This means that your body is shedding poisons or that you need to drink more liquids. Increase your water intake.

14. You may have added mucous drainage from your sinuses, bronchial tubes and GI tract. This is the body’s way of removing stored toxins.

C. WHEN TO DRINK JUICES

Drink juices immediately after juicing, do not store them as they begin to lose their nutritional value within a few hours.