Every day, our bodies must deal with a barrage of toxic substances from the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the products that come in contact with our skin. Our elimination organs—liver, colon, kidneys, lungs, lymph glands, and skin—work hard to move these substances out of our bodies so that they don’t make us ill.
However, in today’s modern world, we are often exposed to levels and types of toxins that our bodies are not equipped to handle. The concentrations are either too high to deal with in a timely fashion and/or they are composed of synthetic substances that are entirely foreign to our body’s elimination system.
As a result, the body will try to store these toxins outside of our regular elimination system—in fat for instance—so that we do not become poisoned by them. Over time, these substances build up and can cause chronic physical and emotional problems. In fact, we know for sure that some petrochemical substances stay in our bodies until the day we die because our systems don’t know what to do with them. As they sit there, they can cause a whole host of ailments and diseases.
Fasting can be a highly effective way to rid your body of these stored toxins. During a fast, your body will go into ketosis, which is a state where your body will burn stored fat in the absence of carbohydrates. As these stored fats—the ones that are holding onto common toxins—become mobilized, they will naturally take the toxins with them. As these fats are burned, the toxins will be eliminated through your sweat, urine, and stool, leaving you feeling healthier and happier.
Fasting also has many spiritual and emotional benefits. The idea of cleansing your body in itself can have emotional benefits, whether it be through going to a spa, experiencing a purification ritual, or doing a cleanse. A system for naturally cleansing your body is a great way to boost your spirit and get you focused on your life goals. Fasting in particular also helps to clear and focus your mind.
Fasting, when done in a safe and controlled fashion such as that recommended by the 10-day Master Cleanse Diet, can therefore have many benefits, both long and short term, physical and spiritual. If you haven’t yet tried the Master Cleanse Diet and experienced all of the positive results, why not start today?
