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of its basic need; food. When you deny the flesh, you connect better with the spirit within you so you can better hear when your soul speaks to you.</p><p id="5a91">Spiritual fasting leads to self-knowledge. After a healthy intermittent fast, you have a greater sense of who you are and where you stand in your spirituality. A spiritual fast strengthens your sense of connection with everything and the universe.</p><h2 id="568f">Intermittent Fasting Heals the Body</h2><p id="0d79">Intermittent fasting is good for the physical body. For the body to heal, our immune system needs as much energy as possible for tissue regeneration to happen. This is the reason so many people lose their appetite when they are ill. This is the body's way of having us stop eating, so it uses its energy to repair tissue instead of using it to digest heavily processed foods. Less food in the stomach produces an optimal environment for healing to take place.</p><figure id="89eb"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*cgxOq-hjIWWo2xl4NG_D1g.jpeg"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><h2 id="6627">Intermittent Fasting Boosts Immunity</h2><p id="33a6">Fasting allows the immune system to focus on the process of effective immune regulation. Fasting while only drinking water or fruit juices flush out the digestive system.</p><p id="e06d">It allows the immune system to focus its energy on important areas. Intermittent fasting reduces and improves the body’s ability to deal with stress.</p><h2 id="5895">Intermittent Fasting Gives you More Energy</h2><p id="4ad9">Good energy. Positive vibes. As you make intermittent fasting a daily practice, it raises your awareness, therefore, raising your vibration. It gives your body the chance to do nothing but to process all the stuff we feed it — literally and not literally.</p><p id="96ff">The body needs the break to rest and recharge — boosting your energy. The great thing about intermittent fasting is that the energy you get remains long after you are done.</p><p id="d9aa" type="7">Everyone can perform magic, everyone can reach his goals, if he is able to think, if he is able to wait, if he is able to fast ― Hermann Hesse.</p><h2 id="b6a3">Intermittent Fasting Improves Mental and Spiritual Clarity</h2><p id="4762">When you are in the fastened state, you feel calm therefore releasing resistance. Your mind is sharp and alert, therefore helping you to connect with higher levels of consciousness. When there is no food for the body to digest, you can your energy towards a creative project. Intermittent fasting enhances decision-making skills.</p><p id="f42e">When you fast you are called to pray, meditate or engage in a practice that feeds the soul. Reflection and introspecting are great for when you are fasting. You become aware of your surroundings.</p><h2 id="ed53">Intermittent Fasting Clea

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nses the Soul</h2><p id="ff8d">When the physical body is detoxed, the soul is renewed. Abstaining from food and taking a break from digestion allows your body to rest and heal. When your body rests, your soul is also cleansed. You become aware of the connection between the body and the soul.</p><p id="aeda">When we cleanse our physical body of the unhealthy things we eat, our soul benefits. When you rid yourself of toxic things in the body, we rid our souls of toxic energy.</p><figure id="65a5"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*_MWRMUvctC4eDWAT1_Mu2g.jpeg"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@shootbyteo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Matteo Di Iorio</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/meditation?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><h2 id="0776">Intermittent Fasting Instills Discipline and Self-Control</h2><p id="6df6">Fasting is an act of discipline and self-control. It shows how much control you have over your physical body.</p><p id="74fc" type="7">By fasting, the body learns to obey the soul; by praying or meditating, the soul learns to command the body — William Secker</p><h2 id="9af1">There are many ways to do intermittent fasting</h2><p id="cdb9">I love only eating fruits and vegetables during the day and then eating one large meal at night. Other times I fast for 16 hours and eat the other 8 hours. Sometimes I eat nothing after dinner and skip breakfast the next morning. If I am busy and not hungry, I skip a meal. That is intermittent fasting.</p><p id="c9d0">Other ways include only drinking water for a desired amount of time then eating one large meal. How you fast and how long is up to you. It is your decision. It is your intention. Make it yours. Try different ways and find one that works the magic for you. Having a consistent routine with intermittent fasting is best.</p><h2 id="713e">Final Thought on Intermittent fasting</h2><p id="78ff">Fasting consistently transforms your relationship with food. Eating clean and healthy food is fulfilling. You will find healthy foods very appealing — foods like broccoli, asparagus, kale, nuts, pineapples, avocados, garlic, ginger and more! After a fast, you feel renewed, energized, detoxed and empowered with a newfound sense of purpose.</p><p id="10bd">If you have never done an intermittent fast before, begin with the simple fast and stick with it for a while. Have mental strength. You will soon reap the benefits.</p><p id="96d5">Now I want to hear from you. Have you ever tried intermittent fasting or any fasting? What was your experience? Any advice for us? Never tried it? Would you try it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.</p><p id="3a2c">Thanks for reading.</p></article></body>

Health & Wellness

Teachers Recommend Intermittent Fasting But What Is It?

And how does it benefit the body, mind, and soul?

Fasting is especially important for the body while we are all working through a pandemic. Fasting is done all over the world. Jesus fasted before he began his ministry. The Ramadan. Socrates and Plato fasted for physical and mental efficiency. Fasting helps you connect with the higher aspects of yourself. Intermittent fasting is great for the body, mind, and soul. When the body is cleansed, the spirit is uplifted.

Intermittent fasting promotes health and happiness in so many ways. It is a transformative practice for spiritual growth. Incorporating a spiritual fasting practice into your daily routine might be just the thing your soul needs.

In the afternoon, the digestion of the meal deprives me of the incomparable lightness which characterizes the fast days ― Adalbert De Vogue,

Socrates and Plato fasted so they could purify their minds and spirits in pursuit of the truth. I fast because it makes me feel lighter and when I rid myself of heavier, denser energy I am in a high vibration. And when I am in a high vibration, I am uplifted and happy.

Disclaimer: This article is meant to be a form of social support. I have no professional training or a certificate in life coaching or healthcare. I simply share and talk about the things that have helped me on my journey.

Intermittent fasting is easy and fun. The only challenge you will face is breaking free from societal norms that say we need to eat 3 big meals a day and not to forget the snacks. The other challenge will be to quit thinking if we skip one meal, we’ll starve to death. Fasting is a normal part of a healthy physical and spiritual life.

According to the experts, there are so many benefits of intermittent fasting. It helps the body burn fat. It reduces inflammation. It helps detox the body. These are surface-level benefits of intermittent. Here are more amazing and deeper benefits of intermittent fasting.

Intermittent fasting raises your consciousness

Fasting can raise your consciousness if you do it with a strong intention. When you fast even if it's for 4 hours, you deny the body of its basic need; food. When you deny the flesh, you connect better with the spirit within you so you can better hear when your soul speaks to you.

Spiritual fasting leads to self-knowledge. After a healthy intermittent fast, you have a greater sense of who you are and where you stand in your spirituality. A spiritual fast strengthens your sense of connection with everything and the universe.

Intermittent Fasting Heals the Body

Intermittent fasting is good for the physical body. For the body to heal, our immune system needs as much energy as possible for tissue regeneration to happen. This is the reason so many people lose their appetite when they are ill. This is the body's way of having us stop eating, so it uses its energy to repair tissue instead of using it to digest heavily processed foods. Less food in the stomach produces an optimal environment for healing to take place.

Intermittent Fasting Boosts Immunity

Fasting allows the immune system to focus on the process of effective immune regulation. Fasting while only drinking water or fruit juices flush out the digestive system.

It allows the immune system to focus its energy on important areas. Intermittent fasting reduces and improves the body’s ability to deal with stress.

Intermittent Fasting Gives you More Energy

Good energy. Positive vibes. As you make intermittent fasting a daily practice, it raises your awareness, therefore, raising your vibration. It gives your body the chance to do nothing but to process all the stuff we feed it — literally and not literally.

The body needs the break to rest and recharge — boosting your energy. The great thing about intermittent fasting is that the energy you get remains long after you are done.

Everyone can perform magic, everyone can reach his goals, if he is able to think, if he is able to wait, if he is able to fast ― Hermann Hesse.

Intermittent Fasting Improves Mental and Spiritual Clarity

When you are in the fastened state, you feel calm therefore releasing resistance. Your mind is sharp and alert, therefore helping you to connect with higher levels of consciousness. When there is no food for the body to digest, you can your energy towards a creative project. Intermittent fasting enhances decision-making skills.

When you fast you are called to pray, meditate or engage in a practice that feeds the soul. Reflection and introspecting are great for when you are fasting. You become aware of your surroundings.

Intermittent Fasting Cleanses the Soul

When the physical body is detoxed, the soul is renewed. Abstaining from food and taking a break from digestion allows your body to rest and heal. When your body rests, your soul is also cleansed. You become aware of the connection between the body and the soul.

When we cleanse our physical body of the unhealthy things we eat, our soul benefits. When you rid yourself of toxic things in the body, we rid our souls of toxic energy.

Intermittent Fasting Instills Discipline and Self-Control

Fasting is an act of discipline and self-control. It shows how much control you have over your physical body.

By fasting, the body learns to obey the soul; by praying or meditating, the soul learns to command the body — William Secker

There are many ways to do intermittent fasting

I love only eating fruits and vegetables during the day and then eating one large meal at night. Other times I fast for 16 hours and eat the other 8 hours. Sometimes I eat nothing after dinner and skip breakfast the next morning. If I am busy and not hungry, I skip a meal. That is intermittent fasting.

Other ways include only drinking water for a desired amount of time then eating one large meal. How you fast and how long is up to you. It is your decision. It is your intention. Make it yours. Try different ways and find one that works the magic for you. Having a consistent routine with intermittent fasting is best.

Final Thought on Intermittent fasting

Fasting consistently transforms your relationship with food. Eating clean and healthy food is fulfilling. You will find healthy foods very appealing — foods like broccoli, asparagus, kale, nuts, pineapples, avocados, garlic, ginger and more! After a fast, you feel renewed, energized, detoxed and empowered with a newfound sense of purpose.

If you have never done an intermittent fast before, begin with the simple fast and stick with it for a while. Have mental strength. You will soon reap the benefits.

Now I want to hear from you. Have you ever tried intermittent fasting or any fasting? What was your experience? Any advice for us? Never tried it? Would you try it? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Thanks for reading.