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• To step
• Part 1 of 2: Preparation
• Part 2 of 2: Fasting
• Tips
• Warnings

Dry fasting is a form of fasting where you do not eat or drink. If you are gentle dryfast you shower and you still brush your teeth, while if you are absolutely dryfast (blackfast) you have no contact with water at all.

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Part 1 of 2: Preparation

1. Choose the date you start fasting! Some people go dry fasting during holidays, full moons, or seasonal changes. Choose how long you want to fast and write this on a calendar. Dry fasting for more than 3 days is deadly, although some people have succeeded.
   • Decide whether you want to dry gently or absolutely. Some people even practice "back to back" dry fasting, taking a sip of water and a piece of fruit only once every 24 hours or only at a certain time of the day.
   • Decide if you are ready to dry fast. By starting with fruit, juice and especially water fasting you can discover whether you are mentally and physically ready for it. If there are too many toxins in the body, a huge amount of toxins can be released, with potentially fatal consequences. Water fasting is the best way to prepare for dry fasting.
2. Begin the transition to the fast. For the easiest forms of fasting, prepare your body and mind first. By following a caffeine-free diet a week in advance, you reduce the risk of side effects. Your body detoxifies itself more easily by eating raw vegan foods in advance, eating liquid salads and drinking cleansing teas. It is also recommended that you eat a little less every day / decrease the amount of calories you consume.
   • Drink lots of water; your urine should be crystal clear before you start fasting. Some people like to have a bowel or salt water flush beforehand to make sure the digestive system is at rest before starting a fast.

Part 2 of 2: Fasting

1. Take the time to slow down with yourself because your body is healing. This is a good time for meditation, relaxation and prayer. A diary in which you write about your feelings and go into nature can both have a very calming effect. For many people, activities such as Qi Gong and Tai Chi in addition to food are a way to get more energy. Taking naps with your legs higher than the rest of your body helps if you feel lightheaded, which is an indication of detoxification.
2. Listen to your intuition and your body to get a sense of what it needs, including quitting your fast early. True hunger will cause a stomach ache that feels very different from a rumbling stomach. Paying attention to saliva and urine can also help you gauge your dehydration level. Avoid exposure to high temperatures and sunlight.
3. End the fast the same way you started it, but even more slowly. Sip water and eat juicy fruits and raw vegetables for salads. Slowly but surely increase the amount of calories and the size and frequency of meals over a period of time so that the digestive system has time to "wake up". Keep listening to your body and intuition.

Tips

• Read articles and blogs and watch dry fasting videos for motivation and support.
• Find a safe, quiet place to fast and consider taking time off from work.

Warnings

• Overeating after you fast can cause a number of problems, such as digestive problems, dyspepsia, rapid weight gain, and depression.
• If you do not get enough fluids before you start fasting, you will suffer from very serious physical problems and pain.
• If you are on medication, only fast under the supervision of a doctor. Dosages should be adjusted or limited during the digestive rest period, and the calorie and weight loss associated with fasting.
• Do not dry fast when you are just sober. Begin fruit and juice fasting for the first 2 years.