fasting advice and experiences

I have UC for those that don't know what that is its ulcerative collitis- bleeding ulcers in laymans terms... I was diagnosed early when I was about 16 and have had it . in and out of remission with it for years

I have went the PILL route.. predinisone and many other drugs which did nothing. I had alot of mixed emotions with the drugs and ended up eating and between eating and side effects of the drugs I weighed 370 pounds

well I am down to 183.. I am feeling great.. still have a ways to go , but its coming..

but my question is .. have any of you fasted for a good amount of time

am reading a book on fasting..and its piqued my curiosity

here is what it had to say

Fasting is healthy for you. Fasting, when we are ill and the body is already overburdened with self-produced wastes, can provide a welcome relief by halting the production of further toxins and waste products. Without this extra burden, the body is finally able to heal itself. During fasting, the body is in a physiological state of rest. You’re not starving because your body is living off its reserves. The average healthy human body can go without food for up to weeks without starving, says Dr. Joel Furman, author of Fasting And Eating For Health. He has used fasting for patients with chronic diseases and noticed "remarkable rejuvenation effects

I am thinking fasting may heal my digestive track because my body will be resting from not having to digest food.. I am thinking of a true fast. only water

any advice or experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated.

thanks in advance

*lynneta*

p.s I did look up the search function for fasting, but didnt get what I needed so I am posting a a new thread on it.

Sat. Nov 22, 12:12am

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