Fasting: TRADITION

[@claudiagracie9366]

Learned so much about the cultural roots within Indigenous and Islamic community. Thank you for sharing your wisdoms and experiences.

[@passionatelycuriouslifestyle]

This was a great listen! 👏 It is so TRUE, that research is just catching up with our ancient ways!! 😍 Loved hearing from each speakers unique background! Totally AGREE, FASTING SHOULD BE NORMAL IN PEOPLE'S REALITY 💗

[@passionatelycuriouslifestyle]

@@FunctionalNutritionAlliance I am currently taking the 9 month program to recieve my Functional Nutrition Alliance Certification 🙂 Most of the extras like the podcasts and expert interviews are more of a refresher for me...I have been researching the holistic naturopathic ways for over 15 years. I love wild edibles and learning about plant medicine. Also have helped set up the first cannabis dispensary in Illinois. So I am well versed on these types of approaches. However I am enjoying the course material...figuring out how the body works and "whats going on in there" really helps tie it all together ❤️ Greatful for all that the team has done to get others educated in epigenetics and other amazing tools for putting the health back into people's hands! 👏🥰

[@elvirabarjau]

Thank you so much for this series and for the compassionate, mindful and respectful approach to working with fasting. I am inspired to learn more.

[@dunshireranchhomestead5713]

I am in support of intermittent fasting as an occasional health practice, to be mindful and give the body a break from working in order to repair itself. Not necessarily as a religious approach, as the practices observed by Islamics during Ramadan, Catholics during Lent, Jewish during their Hanukkah and other tribal or religions and their health practices. The body does need regular rest & meditation to clear mind and body from impurities, as much as it needs to meet the everyday performance & stress demands. However, I will also say that people don’t often realize that Exercise has the same effect on rejuvenating cells, endocrine, immune system, increasing blood flow, and supporting gut health as Fasting does. However, sometimes it seems “easier” and many would rather embrace abstinence than putting in the work to raise your serotonin, dopamine and Nitric Oxide levels with a bit of daily movement. As with all things…life is about balance and fully embracing what nature has given us will ultimately help us live longer healthier lives! Thank you for your series and bringing people with varying philosophies together to discuss opposing and similar viewpoints! Aloha & God Bless!

[@granolamomie]

Hanukkah is not a time of fasting. There are multiple days of fasting through the year of the Jewish calendar. The biggest day is Yom Kippur and it’s only one day of fasting and it’s a 24 hour period between the start on one evening to the next evening. It is spiritual and a rich part of the culture and faith.

[@dunshireranchhomestead5713]

@@granolamomie Thank you for your response and pointing out further details surrounding Chanukah and fasting. My point was not the when but the why. There are many times of year in which the Jewish religion observes fasts. In the days just before and after Chanukah there is an abstinence allowed. There are also several other traditional times of fasting throughout the year in the Jewish faith which have more to do with religion than health…and was in the premise behind my post. Please see www.myjewishlearning.com/article/fast-days-for-repentance-atonement/ Also, for those interested in Learning more about the Jewish traditions surrounding fasting, there are further details to be found at: www.myjewishlearning.com/2016/10/04/a-few-facts-about-fasting-in-jewish-tradition/ Thanks again for sharing your viewpoints, as I always encourage everyone to research and make decisions which fit their walk and choice in life. Shalom

[@pennydavison5]

Loved this, learned so much, never knew any of this background. I learned there is more to fasting that just the health benefits, I feel like I am missing something when I fast. So how can one connect to the spiritual side of fasting?