Fasting has been in integral part of Indian culture and Hindu mythology since age long but science has accepted the concept now in the whole world.
Science has studied the effect of fasting on human health and longevity of life.
fasting is the practice of limiting calorie intake to a certain period of time generally between 8-12.
**benefits **
**how does it work? **
Our digestive system works in a particular rhythm like it works to the fullest when we eat Something as it has to digest to food we ate.
When the digested food gets absorbed by different organs, the digestive system goes in **standby ** mode and becomes active again when we eat something.
When the system finishes it's work after the last meal we eat, it does some self Maintenance work.
Now if we eat something may it be a small cup of ice cream mid-night, the maintenance gets disturbed which affects the whole body systems.
**side effects **
Fasting should be done according to individual body needs and limitations otherwise it may cause some side effects like-
So consultation to a dietitian or a doctor should be done before a planned fasting to improve the effects of it.
