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Preoperative fasting – Gastric conditions

In addition to fasting, antacids are administered the night before (or in the morning of an afternoon operation) and then once again two hours prior to surgery. This is to increase the pH of the acid present in the stomach, helping to reduce the damage caused by pulmonary aspiration, should it occur. H2 receptor blockers [...]

Juice fasting – Possible side effects

Fasters must take care to maintain their intake of vitamins and nutrients. However, there are no specific side effects associated exclusively with juice fasting, though certain medical conditions such as diabetes may be aggravated by excessive intake of certain juices. Juice mixes containing grapefruit juice may also adversely interact with certain prescription drugs. Additionally, the [...]

Fasting girls – Mollie Fancher

Mollie Fancher, otherwise known as the “Brooklyn Enigma,” was extremely well known for her claim of not eating, or eating very little for extended periods of time. She attended a reputable school and by all reports was an excellent student. At age 16, she was diagnosed with dyspepsia. At around the age of 19, reports [...]

Rheumatoid arthritis – Treatment

There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but many different types of treatment can alleviate symptoms and/or modify the disease process. Recommendations of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), published in 2008, followed a trend in supporting earlier, more aggressive treatment of RA, and reflected heightened expectations of treatment effectiveness, including remission or substantial [...]

Fasting girls – Sarah Jacob

A tragic case was that of Sarah Jacob (May 12, 1857-December 17, 1869), the “Welsh fasting girl,” who claimed not to be eating any food at all after the age of twelve. A local vicar, initially skeptical, became convinced that the case was authentic. She enjoyed a long period of publicity, during which she received [...]

Glossary of spirituality-related terms – F

* Faith healing: The use of solely spiritual means in treating disease, sometimes accompanied with the refusal of modern medical techniques. Another term for this is spiritual healing. Faith healing is a form of alternative medicine. * Fasting: The act of willingly abstaining from all food and in some cases drink, for a period of [...]

Fasting, Feasting – Plot summary

Uma is a spinster who lives with her overbearing parents. They confine her at home, smothering her and everything that she would like to do with her life. Her sister Aruna is very different and manages to bring off a good marriage, whereas her younger brother Arun is sent to study in the USA, where [...]

Juice fasting – Types of juices

Some fruits commonly used in juice fasts: *Vegetables – celery, cucumber, red or bell pepper *Greens – parsley, kale, beet greens, chard, spinach, dandelion leaf *Cruciferous vegetables – broccoli, cabbage *Root vegetables – carrots, beets, sweet potatoes *Fruits – dark grapes, apples, lemon, Açai berry *Herbs – yucca root, fennel, spearmint, peppermint, basil, ginger, garlic, [...]

Intermittent fasting – Medical Studies

A number of studies have shown beneficial effects of IF in animals. * “Reduced serum glucose and insulin levels and increased resistance of neurons in the brain to excitotoxic stress” * “Enhance[s] cardiovascular and brain functions and improve[s] several risk factors for coronary artery disease and stroke including a reduction in blood pressure and increased [...]

Detoxification (alternative medicine) – Types

Detox diets Detox diets are dietary plans that claim to have detoxifying effects. Scientists, dietitians, and doctors, while generally judging ‘detox diets’ harmless (unless nutritional deficiency results), often dispute the value and need of ‘detox diets’ due to lack of supporting factual evidence. Detox diets can involve consuming extremely limited foods (only water or juice, [...]

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