Fasting

Fasting

Almost in all religions fasting is practiced. It enables us to utilize the vital energy, the indwelling power within us. Fasting purifies our body and it has a soothing effect on our minds. It gives rest for our digestive system and other systems. Fasting enhances the process of elimination of waste from our body. Some people drink only water during fasting. Some others take fruit juice. The duration of fasting varies from one time meal to even 41 days. Mahatma Gandhi used fasting also as a powerful political weapon. For him it was a moral weapon also. In some religions the practice of fasting goes to the extreme level. If not properly monitored, fasting may lead to serious consequences, even death. During fasting we should take complete rest. Even reading is not advised. When to stop fasting and how are equally important. Usually fasting is broken with lime juice etc.What happens during fasting? Actually vital energy that is stored in our body is used during this time; deposited fat is used. There is a false notion that a large quantity of food is required for our body daily. In fact, food is only one of the panchabhoo0das[five elements] of which body is made up of and which are needed for the proper maintenance of body.

Nature cure

Nature cure
The technological explosion in the field of modern medicine is really exciting. Still modern medicine has some side-effects on human beings.Modern medicine gives more importance to symptomatic treatment which is suppressive in nature and this will naturally lead to more dangerous diseases. It is in this context that alternative medicine has got significance. The nature cure methods are based on the principle of non-violence. It aims to achieve total health through hygienic living. Our body originated from panchabhoodas and hence we require the blessings of sky, bright sunshine, fresh air,pure water and healthy food for total health. Fasting , pranayama,sunbath,vegetarianism etc. have thus become part and parcel of this system of medicine. Nature cure proclaims that all drug stimulants are poisons. The use of drugs and stimulants results in the wastage of vital energy which is the indwelling power to cure all diseases. We should know that "food is medicine and medicine is food". The lack of exercise, tension and improper eating habits create health problems and hence modern man requires a radical change in his life style. Disease is man -made. It is the punishment for his hygienic sins.