Fasting <\/a>is another trend receiving plenty of attention in the media at the moment. Recent research into long-term fasting shows that it enhances a process called, \u201capoptosis.\u201d In this state, the body eliminates malfunctioning cells, replacing them with new ones. People who undergo a three to five-day water fast note that their digestive system feels light. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis phenomenon occurs since more than 60-percent of our body energy fuels digestion. Therefore, when we stop eating for a lengthy period, our digestive system has time to recover, and we won\u2019t notice any loss of energy. Individuals who practice an extended fast, report that they feel more energetic during the first few days, as the body clears out any systemic inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nPeople with high concentrations of eosinophils may benefit from implementing a fast, as the body kills of inflammatory particles during apoptosis. If you can\u2019t handle three to five days without food, consider practicing intermittent fasting, where you only eat during a six to ten-hour window each day.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n<\/div>