The miracle of starvation
People who adhere to the principle of eating natural products are called naturopaths or naturists. One of the founders of the movement, advocating the use of only natural products in food, was Paul Bregg. Paul Bragg's book "The Miracle of Fasting" was the real bestseller of his time, and Paul Bragg himself lived to 95 years old, leading an active lifestyle and not having chronic diseases. He jogged daily, took long walks, played tennis, danced and even surfed. He believed that a person is able to lengthen his life by leading an intelligent lifestyle and, in particular, by eating a certain way. His nutrition system was based on the miracle of fasting.
At a time when a person does not observe fasting according to Paul Bragg, he still must adhere to certain rules in food. At least 60% of the total amount of food should be fruits and vegetables, mostly raw. Products that have undergone industrial chemical processing should be avoided whenever possible. All food is preferable in natural form and should contain a minimum of salt and sugar, as well as any synthetic ingredients.
However, Bragg did not insist on completely eliminating such products. It's just that their volume should be minimal.
In most cases, the nutrition he promotes is in line with the recommendations of any nutritionist. But it was Bregg's fasting that was the basis of his healing method. According to Paul Brega, only during such a fast is the body cleansed of all decay products and poisons that are formed in it every day. And that is why the miracle of fasting must be carried out weekly, and once every 3 months it is worth fasting for 7-10 days. During such fasting, the body completely changes the mode of energy supply, spending internal energy reserves instead of those obtained from food. However, the restructuring of the body is not the same for everyone. In many cases, it is very difficult to tune in to such a regime (in the form of a crisis), people are afraid of their condition, and they are simply forced to stop the miracle of starvation.
Preparing for the Miracle Fasting by Paul Bragg
Bregg himself said that when a person is internally disposed to fasting positively and considers it as a method of cleansing from toxins and toxins, then success is guaranteed. In his opinion, such a mood will lead to the fact that each cell of the body "meets" fasting with joy and accepts it.
Starting fasting according to Bragg, you should not inform many people about this, you should not ask unnecessary advice. You just need to tune in correctly, listen to your body and sensations. And the main thing is to firmly believe in the success of the miracle of fasting.
Fasting by Paul Bragg
Those who are fasting for the first time should not give up food for more than 10 days at once.
The miracle fasting should begin with a complete 24-hour fast, during which you can only drink distilled water. The first time during fasting you need to be observed by a doctor.
According to Brega, you need to prepare carefully for more than ten days of fasting. Fasting for 21 or 35 days can be fatal, even for an otherwise healthy person. Therefore, during such fasting according to Paul Bragg, not only medical supervision is necessary, but also a number of specialized studies. Mainly, it is necessary to control the functioning of the kidneys, because they are responsible for the function of removing toxins and poisons from the body. If the doctor during the study notes that the load is extremely high, then fasting must be interrupted. During the miracle of fasting, you also need to monitor your feelings. Naturally, it is impossible to starve and feel 100%, but there should not be a sharp deterioration in the general condition.
According to Paul Bragg's book "The Miracle of Fasting", you need to go towards a long period of hunger gradually. First, you can practice a 24-hour fast, then 3-4 days of fasting once a month. And only after passing 5-6 such courses, you can easily come to a week of starvation, and after a year or two, proceed to lengthen this period.
Bragg's 24-Hour Miracle Fasting
You can go hungry at any time: from dinner to dinner, or from breakfast to breakfast. You can only drink distilled water. If it is completely impossible to be without food all this time, then a small indulgence is allowed: 1/3 teaspoon of honey or 1 spoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, dissolved in water. Bragg believed that the more thirst and consumption of water, the better the body is free of toxins.
Also, during the miracle of fasting according to Bragg, it is important to constantly be in high spirits. He advised repeating certain words several times and tuning in to good things. These phrases can be found in The Miracle of Fasting by Paul Bragg:
- On this day, I handed my body into the hands of nature. I turned to the higher forces for inner purification and renewal.
- Every minute of fasting, I expel dangerous poisons from my body. Every hour that I starve, I become happier and happier.
- Hour after hour my body cleanses itself.
How to get out of fasting
After the end of the fast, the correct transition to a regular diet is important. The first food eaten is a salad of fresh vegetables: cabbage, carrots with lemon or orange juice. The salad will stimulate the stomach and intestines.
You can then cook boiled vegetables (like tomatoes).
And only later can you eat a little meat, milk, cheese or butter. But it is worth remembering about Bragg's attitude towards these products in general.
Long fasting according to Bregg
Any prolonged fasting must be carried out in a state of complete psychological comfort and calmness. It is necessary to give up watching TV, unnecessary conversations and actions, i.e. from everything that prevents you from focusing on the miracle of fasting. If possible, privacy in a comfortable environment is desirable. Physical activity and even walking, as well as sunbathing, should be completely excluded. This can only be done if you are in good health.
You should listen to yourself, but try to drive away fear and self-doubt.
A thoughtful way out of any prolonged fasting is necessary. Bragg suggested the following option: on the 7th day of fasting, eat 4-5 medium-sized tomatoes scalded with boiling water or thrown into boiling water. Tomatoes should be peeled and eaten cold.
On the eighth day, for breakfast, you can prepare a salad of fresh vegetables: carrots and cabbage with 1/2 orange juice. After that - some stewed herbs with wheat bread.
For lunch, the same salad and 2 vegetable dishes: you can boil cabbage, pumpkin, carrots, green peas.
On the ninth day, any fruit with 2 tablespoons of sprouted wheat with honey (up to 1 tablespoon) is suitable for breakfast. Lunch may consist of a salad with boiled vegetables. Dinner is similar to lunch on the seventh day.
From the tenth day on, you should move on to regular vegetarian cuisine.
It should be remembered that after a long miracle of fasting, there may be no appetite. You shouldn't be afraid of this. After a while, everything will fall into place.
Also, after fasting, it is important to properly "start" the intestines. According to Breg, laxatives or enemas should not be used. With a balanced and proper nutrition, the body will cope with this task on its own.
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