When fasting how can you prepare your self for a two weeks fast?!


Question: When fasting how can you prepare your self for a two weeks fast.?
I'm planing on fasting in the name of Yahweh for 2 whole weeks with out food or water. What are some health hazards I need to watch out for.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Hi

Here are some suggestions. Instead of going without food or water, try eating only one thing.

The grape fast.
Eat four pounds of grapes every day, one pound every hour.
You can grape fast for 10 days without supervision but for more its recommended you have someone with you.

The carrot juice fast
8 ounces of carrot juice every three hours. This is a good fast for periods longer then 12 days but longer then that make sure you have someone to keep an eye on you.

I learned these fasts from the book "Dr. Jensen's guide to better bowel care."Health Question & Answer

Although fasting is primarily a spiritual discipline, it begins in the physical realm. You should not fast without specific physical preparation.

If you plan on fasting for several days, you will find it helpful to begin by eating smaller meals before you abstain altogether. Resist the urge to have that "last big feast" before the fast. Cutting down on your meals a few days before you begin the fast will signal your mind, stomach, and appetite that less food is acceptable.

Some health professionals suggest eating only raw foods for two days before starting a fast. I also recommend weaning yourself off caffeine and sugar products to ease your initial hunger or discomfort at the early stages of your fast.

Throughout your fast, you may feel somewhat weaker than normal. During the first few days, you may feel tired and irritable. Lightening your workload and cutting down on strenuous exercise would be a very good idea to maintain your health and your morale.

Fasting is not just denying yourself food. It is exchanging the needs of the physical body for those of the spiritual. Long times of prayer and reading God's Word will be very essential if you are to enter into a more intimate communion with God to maintain your fast to its completion. While fasting, if you dissipate your energy on numerous errands or busy-work to the neglect of spending special time with God, you will starve both physically and spiritually. You will find yourself becoming discouraged and frustrated with your fast instead of being benefited and uplifted and blessed. I don't want that to happen to you.

denying yourself water is not considered fasting either

As you begin your fast, you may hear from concerned loved ones and friends who urge you to protect your health. And they are right. You should protect your health. But I assure you, if done properly, fasting will not only prove to be a spiritual blessing, but physical blessing as well.

By all means, consult your doctor before you begin your fast. But, be aware that many doctors have not been trained in this area and so their understanding is limited. Even so, it would be wise to ask your doctor for a physical exam to make sure you are in good health. You may have a physical problem that would make fasting unwise or dangerous. also, if you are under any type of medication, make sure you talk to your doctor before changing your regime.

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You mean without food and water at all in 2 weeks.? If I were you, I will strike hunger.. hehehhe..

Joking.. Anyway, I ever fast before but I never tried without food or water all. Well at least I have some food and water in a day. I suggest you should get some advise from the doctor. Because maybe your immune system may not be able to take it for the whole 2 weeks. Don't take the risk if you can't do it.

We can give the advices, but it is more practical if you ask your doctor more information on the symptoms.
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I don't see how you could be doing this for God... He wouldn't want you hurting your body that way. That is so wrong...healthwise. Would you ask or let your own child do that ..to prove their love for you.? I can't speak for God...but this just seems so wrong..so bad for your kidneys and bladder especially. At least drink water. Health Question & Answer

You cannot do that! I honor your faith and commitment my friend but at the very least you MUST drink a minimal portion of water or you may very well die. However if this is what you have set your soul upon I shall pray for you. Peace&Love be with you...~M~Health Question & Answer

I am pretty sure during a fast you can drink water. If you don't one of the things you might want to watch out for is dieing.Health Question & Answer

Before you fast.. Eat all the food that you like..
One more thing, fasting does not necessarily mean starving yourself..
The point of fasting is to refrain doing things that pleasure us..Health Question & Answer

Your main concern should be dehydration. It's very unhealthy for a body to go 2 weeks without water.Health Question & Answer

lack of energy and lightheadedness.

lack of sleep from poor nutrition.

headaches.Health Question & Answer



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