The Fasting Diet

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 The Forgotten Secret
The Purpose of This Book
Why Fast?
Concepts of Health
Stress and Disease
Spiritual Health
2 The Human Body
Normal Anatomy and Physiology of Digestion
Normal Elimination and Removal of Toxins
Microflora Out of Balance: Intestinal Dysbiosis
Intestinal Dysbiosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
3 Healthy Choices, Personal Empowerment
Benefits Associated with Fasting
Real-Life Experiences with Fasting
In Their Own Words
Diseases and Other Conditions That Can Improve with Fasting
Juice Choices by Conditions
Supplements
Herbs
Fungi
Keep It Simple
4 The Awakened Spirit
Aligning the Body, Mind, and Spirit
The Science of Inner Healing
Visualizations, Affirmations, Meditation, and Prayer
The Seven Chakras
Human Relationships Within Chakras
Journaling
5 Fasts for All Reasons
Juice and Water Fasts: A Comparison
The Master Cleanser
Water Fasts
Physiologic Changes and Benefits of Fasting
Fasting from Historical and Cultural Perspectives
Contemporary Fasting Programs: Their Benefits and Contraindications
6 Dr. Bailey’s Five-Day Power Fast
Basic Guidelines
The Pre-Fast or Bulking Diet
The Juice Diet
Why Vegetable Juices?
The Enema
The Colonic
Reintroducing Foods
Allergies and Food Sensitivities
The Reintroduction Diet
Interpreting Allergic Responses
7 Simply Nutritious
Basic Concepts in Nutrition
Organic Versus Nonorganic Foods
Genetically Modified Foods
Micronutrients
Nutrition and Disease
Long-Term Goals and Daily Habits
8 Helpful Additions to Your Fast
Massage
Hydrotherapy
Yoga
Exercise
Homeopathy
Acupuncture
Epilogue Beyond the Fast
Appendix A Enemas, Problems, and Options
Liver Tonic and Nausea
Quantities for the Pre-Fast Diet
Reactions to the Juice
First Bowel Movement
Appendix B Naturopathic Medicine
Endnotes
Bibliography
Index