Psychically, fasting can cope with stress and depression for some people because they learn to control themselves. In addition, after a few days of fasting the body will experience an increase in endorphins in the blood that gives a healthy feeling mentally.
Help improve the medical condition
Fasting, accompanied by a healthy diet before and after, can help improve the condition of arthritis, colitis, and skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
Nourish the heart
A study showed that those who fasted once a month had a 58 percent lower risk of heart disease, than those who did not undergo fasting. In addition, there are also several studies that suggest that fasting can reduce insulin resistance that triggers diabetes. However, more comprehensive research needs to be done. Remember that to maintain heart health, other factors such as diet and regular exercise play a big role.
Reduce the risk of cancer.
During fasting, the rate of cell division in the body will decrease as the growth factor decreases due to the limited intake. Although still needs to be investigated further proves that this can reduce the risk of cancer. However, further research is needed to determine whether these conditions apply to humans.
Maintain weight
Burning fat into energy helps reduce weight and cholesterol levels. Weight loss will have a good effect on controlling diabetes and blood pressure. On the other hand, weight will indeed go down if you do not eat and do not get the caloric intake during fasting. However, it can go back up as soon as you break your fast. This is because when fasting you lose fluids, not substantial weight. Moreover, when breaking your fast just to vent the appetite.
Therefore, it is important to keep control of your meal when you are not fasting. You should eat foods that contain enough energy such as fiber, protein, carbohydrates and fat in a balanced amount. A healthy and balanced diet, as well as adequate fluid intake will help maintain your weight.
