 Water Fasting
Hello,
I must say I am a little concerned that people are taking part in water fasts. Are you all aware that there is such a thing as water toxicity? This happens when there is an excess in water intake and the kidneys are unable to excrete this excess causing electrolytes to dilute. Your body can't hold water without electrolytes. You feel nauseous, dizzy, weak and confused. People have died because of water intoxication.
Your body also needs others nutrients to build and repair cells - protein especially - as well as fatty acids from oils, nuts and fish (if you're not a vegan), glucose for brain power...the list goes on. There is an easier way to lose weight and detoxify. Eat organic fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and drink 30ml to every kg of body weight that you have. That's the recommended average water intake with an extra 500ml per hour during exercise.
Water fasts are a dangerous, very unhealthy and unnecessary way to lose weight and detoxify. It's a massive burden on the body and you will feel worse for it. Your body needs all the nutrients it can get when it's going through the process of elimination. Please don't be so extreme
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