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General Category => Health/Education => Topic started by: rangerrebew on October 28, 2017, 11:47:55 am
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All you need to know about water fasting
Last reviewed Fri 27 October 2017
By Claire Sissons
Water fasting is a period when a person eats no food and drinks only water. Fasting in this way may help with weight loss, but is it safe, and do the effects last long-term?
People may undertake water fasting to lose weight, for spiritual or religious reasons, or to try and combat particular health problems. Research suggests that occasional fasting may help with weight loss, although other methods may be more effective long-term.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319835.php