I developed RA over the summer, and found when I changed my diet (and lost 13 pounds) my symptoms decreased dramatically. What we eat really does effect how we feel.

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Fasting has been used for various medical conditions. A few years ago I went on the South Beach diet - and cut out all the carbs, sugar, and coffee. I lost weight pretty much instantly and a lot of skin issues I was having went away. Also the weight I lost didn't come back. Once I saw how wonderful this diet was I looked into fasting. Now 4 times a year I a juice fast and it truly is amazing how much better you feel! Once you get past the first 3 days!

THank you for posting this CSpoti, everyone I talk to about it think I am crazy to do this. I think its because everyone is so into "eating". People cannot fathom the idea of not eating for ONE day. When you are grown, you don't need much to keep you going - thats if you eat a balance diet to get all your nutrients. THere is ALOT of medical benefit to fasting - on top of detoxifying your body, you can cure your self from many ailment(s) that have been bothering you for a long time. I was skeptical at first, but when I experienced How good I can feel when I wake up and throughout my day, I became an avid believer in its benefits.

I am on day 8 today... I am having vegetable broth right now with a tall glass of ginger lemon juice diluted in distilled water and I feel really great. I am not lightheaded and or weak. I do not know how much weight I lost but I can see it in my face and the way that my skin looks. I cant wait to see how I'll be looking and feeling at the end of my fast

Sorry I am late to this post but GOOD FOR YOU!!! I am actually doing a fast also. I do it a little different but as long as you follow your body and how it is reacting you should be fine. I have been fasting for only 2 days now but already feel better. The key is to stay healty and hydrated.

Question, is distilled water really better than spring or bottled water? My husband has been wanting to buy a distiller for us to make our own water. He prefers it. He is in the Navy and when he goes to sea (on submarines) the water they drink is distilled. (The boat takes on sea water and makes fresh water with it which in turn is distilled.) He says he feels better drinking distilled water. What do you think?

to fast - it suggested to drink denatured ( distilled ) water so you are not taxing your body with chemicals. I would say spring water is better than tap water. I prefer distilled

Missing - Distilled water is great especially if you are fasting or detoxing because of its low viscosity it gets into places plain water cannot and helps to eliminate nonorganic toxins from your body. Although, there is the debate that drinking distilled water can depleat the body of essential minerals.

Hello ladies!!!
How are you? Well today is day 12 of my juice fasting and I am doing really good. I am not tired or weak - I don't feel spacy and/or shakey. My stomach is getting really flat and I have lost around my thighs and my arms too. My face looks a little thinner. I am really pleased with that. I think I am going to break my fast this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, to take in some protein ( this way I stay into ketosis ) - then I'll get back on it Monday for another 2 week right before I go to Germany!

I am really excited - I am actually feeling so good!

WOW! Great Job Ame! I am proud of you for sticking to it! I know you are looking beautiful, Mel

Ames- I am glad you are doing ok and ultimately changing your lifestyle with food. Have you ever tried the Master Cleanse? I haven't but hope to someday..

Master Cleanse

Ames great job! Thanks for the updates, very inspiring!

omg I have done the cleanse, but I cant stand the taste... it literally made me puke. I know its great - but I cant do it