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Article: Precautions Should Be Taken Before Fasting.(Brief Article)
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- Jet
- Article date:
- June 28, 1999
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While fasting has become extremely popular in modern times and has gained support from the medical community, the Chicago Tribune reports that there are certain precautions that should be taken before beginning this ancient practice.
Always consult with a health professional. Fasting is not a recommended practice for people with heart conditions, ulcers or diabetes.
Think short term. Most everyone has gone 24 to 48 hours without food. That should be the outer limit for a water-only faster. Taking it with lemon adds ...