1. Special Benefit of Fasting BKSN. rossotha@yahoo.comrossotha@yahoo.com; 012766045

2. advantages Mental clarity is improved and brain fog ( ) is lifted. Rapid, safe weight loss is achieved without flabbiness () The nervous system is balanced Energy level and sensory perception is increased.

3. The longer the fast, the bigger increase in energy and vitality (). Normally need less sleep. Organs are revitalized/renewed Cellular biochemistry is harmonized The skin becomes silky, soft and sensitive There is greater ease of movement

4. Breathing becomes fuller, freer and deeper The digestive system is rejuvenated/renew and becomes more effective; the peristaltic action of the intestines (the cause of a natural bowel movement) is stronger after fasting. Fasting retrains your tasting sense back to more healthy food as acute sensitivity is restored.

5. Confidence in our ability to have control over our lives and our appetite, and that our body is self-regulating and a self-healing organism capable or establishing balance when given the possibility to do so. Normal metabolic ( ) and cell oxygenation are restored.

6. Detoxification - as soon as the body realizes that it's fasting it will begin to eliminate those things that cause disease, such as fat cells, arterial cholesterol plaques, mucus, tumors.

7. /Special message from Buddhism There is a very exiting connection between the Buddhas fasting and his enlightenment

8. /Special message from Buddhism Siddhārtha Gautama did also suggest that monks, or bhikkus as they are called, should limit their diet after noontime.

9. /A special learning from animals A sick animal doesnt eat when he/she is sick.

16. /How to fast

17. /A Best Practice 8 days juice 3 days soft food 10 days raw food

18. You can also do for 1 day, 2 days, 3 days

19. /Types of Fasting Food Water Juice Fruits Raw vegetable

21. /References VRev. Heng Sure, Ph.D., On Fasting From a Buddhist's Perspective Andrew W. Saul, DOING LESS AND ACCOMPLISHING MORE: A TECHNIQUE FOR SUCCESSFUL FASTING http://www.doctoryourself.com/juicefast.html

22. http://paramita.typepad.com http://falconblanco.com/health/fasting.htm