Fasting

[Deepwater6]

https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/01/health/fasting-longevity-food-drayer/index.html

 

Although this would require much more study, I was surprised by the results of the ones they did. It almost seems counterintuitive to a healthy diet. Does anyone have experience with any form of it?

 

Also do we know how and why it came to be practiced by some religions?

[LaurieAG]

Maybe it's part physical and part psychological and the cause is societal?

 

i.e. the act of self control/moderation before you eat could be more beneficial to you than the actual/moderated amount that you eat when you do finally eat.

 

Over the past 6 months I have been unfortunate enough to be in the position to observe an un medicated clinically diagnosed bipolar type 1, the most selfish and dishonest/deceptive person I have ever encountered in my entire life. Given 1 months supply of food and supplies it would all be gone/discarded/wasted in the first 3 days and they'd be stealing from others who have less than them. 

 

I have genuine concerns for people who are victims of circumstances beyond their control but I am not stupid and will not put up with people who only tell the truth 1/3 of the time at best and who are their own worst enemies. 

Edited October 6, 2018 by LaurieAG