Lent traditionally begins right after the end of Mardi Gras or Carnival. But the reason why more and more Germans are opting for therapeutic fasting before Easter is not religion. According to studies, the majority of respondents (over 60%) believeFasting for health. And many doctors also consider it to be useful for health purposes, especially for rheumatism patients and people with chronic illnesses. It is important that you adhere to a few basic rules.
Therapeutic fasting before Easter: This is why fasting is healthy
Therapeutic fasting before Easter has a positive effect on our health. People with high blood pressure can lower their blood pressure by fasting. Diabetics can also partially (and only after consultation with their family doctor) regulate their blood sugar levels and need less insulin during fasting days. But therapeutic fasting can also have a lot of effect on healthy people. It stimulates your metabolism and helps you switch to a healthy diet.
Anyone who decides to do this should definitely seek advice from their doctor first. He can best assess whether you should fast under medical supervision in a specialized clinic or whether you can stay at home. As soon as the doctor approves, you can start. Getting started is a big challenge. Most people find it difficult to endure the first three days in particular. Many of them report cold feet and hands, headaches and dizziness. Doctors therefore recommend drinking 2 liters of water daily from the first day onwards. Then therapeutic fasting becomes much easier. From the third day onwards, the body slowly begins to get used to fasting and accordingly releases significantly more happiness hormones. These have a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect.
Therapeutic fasting before Easter: What methods are available?
There are different methods for therapeutic fasting before Easter. The Buchinger method, for example, is very popular. Lent begins with a preparation phase that lasts several days. The goal is to eat as light and healthy a diet as possible and in this way to relieve the strain on the intestines. The diet is gradually changed: steamed vegetables and fruit are eaten first, followed by light vegetable soups. Then you can start fasting. Sufficient water and at least 250 ml of yogurt daily ensure that the body does not lose muscle mass. The post-fasting phase is crucial to whether you can enjoy the positive results of fasting in the long term.
