Fasting

Fasting gives your body a chance to rest and, much like rebooting a computer, reset key physiological activities, which explains why benefits such as lower blood pressure, blood sugar, and weight endure after the fast ends.

What Is Fasting?

Fasting—abstaining from food for a period of time—is a powerful, time-honored, but neglected medical therapy. In today’s world, it’s easy to forget that the human body is easily able to go for days and, in some cases, weeks without food. And few people are aware that the same innate mechanisms that allow us to survive food shortages can also be harnessed to treat diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and other health problems.

How Does Fasting Work?

Taking a break from eating gives your body a chance to rest and, much like rebooting a computer, reset key physiological activities, which explains why benefits endure after the fast ends. During a water-only fast, you lose excess sodium and water, resulting in significant improvements in blood pressure and edema. Your intestinal tract has a chance to heal, thereby improving not only chronic gastrointestinal issues but also autoimmune disorders, allergies, and other conditions related to a leaky gut.

Fasting also has dramatic effects on insulin resistance, and a multi-day fast is often a turning point for individuals with diabetes or metabolic syndrome. It mobilizes toxins and is an excellent therapy for detoxification. Finally, in addition to obvious weight loss, it helps you adapt to a healthier diet and reduces cravings for salt and sugar once you resume eating.

A Typical Fasting Treatment

A medically supervised fast at the Whitaker Wellness Institute involves much more than simply not eating. First, you will be evaluated by one of our physicians to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for this therapy, then you will be closely monitored for the duration of your fast. Per your doctor’s instructions, you may concurrently undergo other treatments offered at the clinic. You will also attend the daily lectures and engage in additional activities, with the exception of exercise, which should be minimal during a fast. Most important, you can rest assured that you will be undergoing this therapy in a safe, supportive, professional environment.

What Conditions Benefit From Fasting?

Diabetes
Hypertension
Obesity
Metabolic syndrome
Autoimmune disorders
Allergies
Chronic gastrointestinal problems
Leaky gut syndrome

Contact Us

To learn more about becoming a patient and undergoing medically supervised fasting and other therapies at the Whitaker Wellness Institute, contact a Patient Services Representative at (800) 488-1500 or click here.

The Whitaker Wellness Institute is located near the Orange County/John Wayne Airport in Newport Beach, California. If you are looking for a place to undergo a medically supervised fast in Orange County, call (800) 488-1500 to make an appointment today.