Mount Sinai researchers found that fasting reduces inflammation and improves chronic inflammatory diseases without affecting the immune system's response to acute infections.infections.
Recent ageing studies indicate that caloric restriction and fasting have a prolonging effect on lifespan in model animals. A study from from Japan showed that not only does fasting speed up metabolism, it may also reverse the ageing process.
The Benefits of Fasting: Autophagy - Immune system regeneration. During starvation, cells break down old and damaged proteins and other cell components to use them for energy. This process is known as autophagy. During autophagy, cells destroy viruses and bacteria and get rid of damaged structures. It’s a process that is critical for cell health, renewal and survival.
What is Water Fasting? Regenerating Your Mind and Body. Water fasting is the practise ofonly drinking water and consuming no foodfor a defined period of time. This meansonly drinking water, no foodor calories consumed. There are multiple triggers for a water fast which could be a desire for weight loss, improved immunity, healing or spiritual reasons.
When Brendon and I did our recent 72-hour water fast, we wanted to demonstrate the capability and power of the human body, regenerate our immune system, and inspire our friends and whānau to take some responsibility for their own health. We are just two ordinary Kiwi lads, no different to anyone else and if we can do it, anyone can.
Hemp seed oil is the best plant-based source of omega-3 available in New Zealand. Hemp seed oil has the perfect ratio of 3:1 in omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, which is considered optimal for human health.
