Ive been umming and ahhing over doing this fast for a while now, however i cant help but think that it could possibly be damaging to my body. Im scared that i would damage my digestive system as it was created to get fibre and bulk etc and id hate to think that it might start shutting down or become imbalanced because im only putting liquids through.

Also im about 172 cm tall and 57kgs im guessing thats a normal weight, and im worried that id loose to much weight.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much! xx

My advise is to listen to your body and not push onto yourself any foods that do not taste right or do the juice feast, if you choose to do it, for any longer that feels right. You can always simply try juicing without any 92-day commitment, you can just do it for fun, and then if it feels like fun to do it for longer, then why not? No need to force onto yourself artificial eating patterns. I did the juice feast for two-weeks after which I felt on overwhelming desire to chew on something, and I chose not to ignore this. When I feel like juicing again, I will!

Gosia

On page 87 of The Juice Fasting Bible, Sandra Cabot says that when you are doing a juice fast, you must do a number of things to help with elimination of toxins etc……

She says…....…..”When you stop eating solid foods, the food that’s already in your colon has nothing coming behind it to push it out. That is an oversimplification of the actual process, of course, but it simply means that the food remaining in the colon can go on to putrefy, which in turn, creates toxins in your body. Precisely NOT the thing you want when you are trying to detoxify yourself"

To correct the situation you can:

Get colonics either professionally or with a home enema kit
Use a gentle nature herbal laxative
And skin brushing.

I can’t have colonics, so when doing a juice fast I put one tablespoon of Chia seeds in my first juice of the morning. This helps to keep my bowels working correctly, plus I can still benefit from the juice fast / feast.

I have only ever done a 3 day juice fast, so I dare not comment on a 92 day one.

Thanks so much for the advice guys, i really appreciate it 
Im going to meditate on it and try to find out just what exactly my body would like the most.
For some reason im finding it hard to get a clear answer..im sure if it will come to me in time..
I guess i really should get my day to day diet in order before i emark on a fast, though maybe it would be a good way to get my body cleansed and rid of toxins to begin fresh? hmmm will ponder on this for a while

Goji girl are you following a specific 42 day fast?

xox

Some considerations:

1. What is your Goal? Can it only be acheived in this (extreme) way?
2. Will you be continuing regular life activities( work, children, socialising).
3. Have you done shorter fasts regularly over a long time to build up to this?
4. Is your daily diet outstanding or mediocre?

If you can't get clear on this-DON'T DO IT!

The great Naturopath Dr Bernard Jensenn always taught: Get off that fast/diet and eat/live well EVERY day!

Health, peace and happiness to you. Gary

Here's why...

The Effects Of Detoxification On The Body during a Juice Fast?

A single cell within the human body is more complex than the most modern supercomputer. The process of removing a hundred thousand antigens, each with unique molecular properties, from trillions of functioning cells is indeed a complex process. Imagine three trillion cells being repaired during the function of countless biochemical processes needed for life. Even the best mechanics have to turn off the engine. Yet, the body has millions of micro mechanics that do this with ease.

One of the body’s automatic maintenance processes is the destruction of foreign microorganisms. When looking through a dark-field microscope, countless parasites are clearly visible. I observed parasites living inside blood cells. Several could be seen eating cholesterol, and I was amazed to see one swim. Watching lymphocytes moving in the blood was like a science-fiction movie. These complex, lymphocyte organisms attached themselves and engulfed toxins. As they did, their colorations flowed into fascinating patterns leaving me with a sense of wonder and respect for the miraculous ability and infinite complexity of the human body.
 
The stages of detoxification
Here is an overview of the detoxification stages during a juice fast. The time periods are a general estimation.
 
Stage 1 of detoxification (Day 1 To Day 2)

On the first day of fasting, the blood sugar level drops below 70 mg/dl. To restore the blood to the normal glucose level, liver glycogen is converted to glucose and released into the blood. This reserve is enough for half a day. The body then reduces the basal metabolic rate (BMR). The rate of internal chemical activity in resting tissue is lowered to conserve energy. The heart slows and blood pressure is reduced. Glycogen is pulled from the muscle causing some weakness. The first wave of cleansing is usually the worst.

Headaches, dizziness, nausea, bad breath, glazed eyes and a heavily coated tongue are signs of the first stage of cleansing. Hunger can be the most intense in this period unless the enema is used which quickly assists the body into the fasting state by ending digestion in the colon.
 
Stage 2 of detoxification (Day 3 To Day 7)

Fats, composed of transformed fatty acids, are broken down to release glycerol from the gliceride molecules and are converted to glucose. The skin may become oily as rancid oils are purged from the body. People with problem-free skin may have a few days of pimples or even a boil. A pallid complexion is also a sign of waste in the blood. Ketones are formed by the incomplete oxidation of fats. It is suspected that the ketones in the blood suppress the appetite by affecting the food-satiety center in the hypothalamus. You may feel hungry for the first few days of the fast. This effect is temporary. The desire to eat will disappear. Lack of hunger may last 40 to 60 days, depending on whether you are on water or juice.

The body embraces the fast and the digestive system is able to take a much-needed rest, focusing all of its energies on cleansing and healing. White blood cell and immune system activity increases. You may feel pain in your lungs. The cleansing organs and the lungs are in the process of being repaired. Periodically, the lymphatic system expels mucoid matter through the nose or throat. The volume excreted of this yellow-colored mucus can be shocking. The sinuses go through periods of being clogged, then will totally clear. The breath is still foul and the tongue coated. Within the intestine, the colon is being repaired and impacted feces on the intestinal wall start to loosen.
 
Stage 3 (Day 8 to Day 15)

On the latter part of an extended fast, you can experience enhanced energy, clear-mindedness and feel better than you have felt since childhood. On the downside, old injuries may become irritated and painful. This is a result of the body's increased ability to heal during fasting. If you had broken your arm 10 years before, there is scar tissue around the break. At the time of the break, the body's ability to heal was directly related to lifestyle. If you lived on a junk-food diet, the body's natural healing ability was compromised.

During fasting, the body's healing process is at optimum efficiency. As the body scours for dead or damaged tissue, the lymphocytes enter the older, damaged tissue secreting substances to dissolve the damaged cells. These substances irritate the nerves in the surrounding region and cause a reoccurrence of aches from previously injured areas that may have disappeared years earlier. The pain is good as the body is completing the healing process. The muscles may become tight and sore due to toxin irritation. The legs can be the worst affected, as toxins accumulate in the legs. Cankers are common in this stage due to the excessive bacteria in the mouth. Daily gargling with salt and water will prevent or heal cankers.

Stage 4 of detoxification (Day 16 to Day 30)

The body is completely adapted to the fasting process. There is more energy and clarity of mind. Cleansing periods can be short with many days of feeling good in between. There are days when the tongue is pink and the breath is fresh. The healing work of the organs is being completed. After the detoxification mechanisms have removed the causative agent or render it harmless, the body works at maximum capacity in tissue proliferation to replace damaged tissue. While a short fast will reduce the symptoms, a longer fast can completely heal. Homeostatic balance is at optimum levels. The lymphatic system is clean except for a rare discharge of mucus through the nose or throat. After day 20, the mind is affected. Heightened clarity and emotional balance are felt at this time. Memory and concentration improve.
 
Stage 5 of detoxification (Breaking the Fast)

The sticky, toxic, mucoid coating on the intestinal wall is loose, and the first meal frees it from the intestinal wall. Toxins enter the blood through the colon. The gallbladder dumps its waste in a heavy discharge of bile. This can cause an instant bowel movement upon eating followed by intense diarrhea. If the symptoms are too uncomfortable, an enema will help.

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