In India sometimes people keep fast for religious reasons, but do you know the scientific importance of fasting? Did you know that fasting has many health benefits? In India, fasting is undoubtedly related to religion and faith, but apart from religious importance, the benefits of fasting are also related to health.
What is fasting?
The definition of fasting may vary from person to person. Generally, during a fast, a person abstains from certain foods and beverages for a certain period of time. Sometimes a person consumes only water, fruits, or juice during the fast and sometimes not at all during the day. The duration of the fast may be one day, one week, or more. As you know fasting is not only associated with devotion and devotion but also has many health benefits.
Detoxify the body
The benefits of fasting also include cleansing the body. According to a research paper from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the body can detoxify properly when fasting, which involves fluid intake instead of food intake. It can improve digestion and reduce stomach problems and skin problems.
Reduce weight
Obesity is a problem for most people nowadays. In such a situation, if it is not taken care of in time, it can cause many types of physical problems. Fasting is a good way to lose weight. According to a research paper from PubMed Central, intermittent fasting can help in reducing belly fat. In this fast, beverages are consumed instead of solid food, or the time of eating is changed.
Beneficial for the digestive system
Fasting can also be beneficial for the digestive system. By fasting, the body's own healing system works properly, due to which the body starts fighting many types of problems on its own. According to research, 62.33% of people did not have indigestion problems during fasting, and 27% of people got cured from indigestion problems. Along with this, fasting is also said to be a “miracle cure” that can cure digestive disorders.
It is also beneficial for the skin
Many times, not only creams and cosmetics but also food habits affect the skin. Too much oil, spices, or foreign food can make the skin dry and lifeless and cause pimples. In such a situation, fasting can be beneficial. Fasting can detoxify the body. When the body is detoxified, the toxins from the body are flushed out, giving the skin a new glow and making the skin look beautiful and radiant.
Mental and emotional benefits
Fasting affects not only physical health, but also mental and emotional health. This may improve concentration. Focusing can also help. Not only this, fasting is also known to remove problems like anxiety, stress and insomnia. Fasting can help a person remain emotionally calm and happy.
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