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"Wow Ginkgo, you have such a charming way with words. I sadly feel that this sacred thread has been violated."

Now that sounds more like what a Christian would say. Many say that Christians have "a holier than thou" attitude. In the bible Jesus specifically says that when you fast you should not let others know about it-- you said that you were a Christian. A lady is paraphrasing Jesus and says "Jesus tells us that our fasting should be seen only by God. If fasting is public, instead of private, then we have already received our reward - the approval of society. If we fast in secret, then our reward is in heaven - with God." Shouldn't she quote Jesus?

"And when you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by men. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by men but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you." -Matthew 6:1-18 But Jesus says to pray in private but all these ministers pray in public.

But since you did not like that approach and explained that people may try drinking tea, here is something easier than a fast that would satisfy a craving for flavors. Many people swear by the Lemonade Diet. With water fasting, the more that you do it, the better you become at it. If you were dying and went to one of the pro fasters, they would tell you that you will have nothing but pure water during your fast or you can take the highway and leave like a tree. No comprimise.

The lemonade diet or master cleanse lemonade fast is a lot more fun. You make fresh lemonade or lime-ade. You add maple syrup or agave to make it taste great. Then you add cayenne pepper to give it some spice. Actually you would want to use less than they recommended amount since it can be too spicey. You can even alternate between lime-ade or lemonade. It can be done longer than a water fast.

Beyonce lost 20 pounds in 10 days on the lemonade diet. Many celebrities like the lemonade diet like David Blaine, the street magician. There was a great article about the lemonade diet and Beyonce in People Magazine. There are more people dong searches for master cleanse or lemonade fast or diet than for fasting.

The Natural Hygienests that have treated people with fasting all say that energy comes from sleeping, not from the food you eat. As I explained, you can go weeks without any food and get a good night sleep and have plenty of energy. This was proved with experiments where fasters won Olympic events.

One MD did a public fast where he was kept in a prison cell so he could not cheat. A reporter asked him about energy and he challenged the reporter to a race on day 10 of his fast. The MD won and the public fast was recorded in the newspaper everyday and lasted 40 days. This was in the Foreward of Dr Shelton's book, The Science and Fine Art of Fasting. Or maybe I made it up. Here is the NY Times article about Dr Tanner on July 18,1880. TANNER STILL FASTING; HALF OF THE FORTY DAYS NEARLY COMPLETED. - Article Preview - The New York Times Of course if you had not contradicted me about where energy comes from, then I would not have posted this great article on his public fast.