Fasting for fitness, MALAYSIAN BUSINESS

Malaysian Business;  November 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Malaysian Business 11-01-2001 FASTING, which is usually a pertinent aspect of...approval from the medical fraternity. Fasting has been utilized for multifarious reasons...spiritual cleansing, the Christians observe fasting during the Lenten season, and the Hindus...

CHRISTIANS ARE FINDING THAT FASTING FEEDS THE SPIRIT.(LIFE)

The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC);  April 11, 1999 ;     700+ words ......Roman Catholics practiced penitential fasting, too, refraining from meat on Fridays...days, however, conventional wisdom says fasting, in today's consumerist society, is no...youths went without food for 30 hours. And fasting seems to be gaining a new foothold within...

Fasting can cure ailments

New Straits Times;  December 28, 2000 ;     700+ words ...Florence Thomas New Straits Times 12-28-2000 Fasting can cure ailments Byline: Florence Thomas...Section: Health Column: Yoga for you FASTING helps to keep the body in a good state...fruits should be taken on that day. This fasting is done to preserve health. A fast can...

RELIGIONS SEE INCREASED INTEREST IN FASTING

Wyoming Tribune-Eagle;  January 16, 2000 ;     700+ words ......revival of an ancient tradition combining fasting with prayer is on the upswing around the...Saints, among others -- have traditions of fasting and prayer But an interest in the discipline...churches. "We see cycles of interest in fasting," Meadowbrooke Baptist Pastor Bob Norris...

The true value of fasting

New Straits Times;  November 29, 2002 ;     526 words ......Straits Times 11-29-2002 The true value of fasting Byline: Carlyn Booi; Vanessa Joan Chan...Harith Edition: 2* Section: Anything Goes FASTING in the month of Ramadan can pose a challenge...this year and this is my first taste of fasting. Fasting is very good for an individual...

The tradition of fasting has a place in many religious practices

Oakland Tribune;  October 6, 2003 ;     700+ words ......Yom Kippur is perhaps the most familiar fasting holiday to many Americans. The rules for fasting on Yom Kippur are ancient, originating from...five books of the Old Testament. However, fasting has traditionally had a part in many religious...

Fasting not goodidea for all folks

The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL;  January 30, 2008 ;     376 words ...Fasting has been touted as a pathway to a clearer mind and healthier body. Yet fasting provides no health benefits and can be dangerous for some...of Illinois nutrition specialist. "It has been said that fasting will remove toxins built up in the body, but this is a...

Natural Health: Fasting; Waking the healer from within

New Pittsburgh Courier;  April 21, 1999 ;     700+ words ...Natural Health: Fasting; Waking the healer from within Fasting is one of the oldest self-healing methods known to man...medicine, said, "Abstinence and quiet cure many diseases." Fasting can be traced to the beginning of recorded history, with...

Fasting: Its benefits & other meaning.(Word Alive)

Manila Bulletin;  March 11, 2007 ;     700+ words ......in Dr. Allan Cott's provocative book, Fasting: The Ultimate Diet. The cover of the popular book proclaims that fasting can help us feel better, physically...mentally. * * * Contrary to popular belief, fasting by adults, even for long periods of...

FASTING TEACHES A MORAL LESSON

The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  February 5, 1998 ;     700+ words ......Record (Bergen County, NJ) 02-05-1998 FASTING TEACHES A MORAL LESSON By KHALID HAMEED...world recently ended Ramadan, a month of fasting that culminated with the festive holiday...Muhammad. During each day of Ramadan, strict fasting is observed. Islamic fasting may be defined...

Interview: Marcia Fairweather discusses the benefits of fasting

NPR Tavis Smiley;  April 16, 2003 ;     700+ words ......Fairweather discusses the benefits of fasting Host: TAVIS SMILEY Time: 9:00-10:00 AM...the accumulation of toxins in the body. Fasting has been a time-honored and natural way...for maintaining a healthier life through fasting is Marcia Fairweather, creator of renew...

Fasting an exacting trial of human endurance

New Straits Times;  November 18, 2002 ;     638 words ......Abdul Majid New Straits Times 11-18-2002 Fasting an exacting trial of human endurance Byline...Lifestyle; 2* Section: Letters Type: Letter FASTING as a religious discipline is a common...emphasis. In Islam, the institution of fasting ranks as one of the major obligations...

Benefits of fasting.

Kuwait Times (Kuwait City, Kuwait);  September 16, 2007 ;     522 words ...Byline: Nawara Fattahova Sep. 16--KUWAIT -- Fasting during Ramadan has many healthy benefits...the blood vessels degenerate during this fasting month. The blood rushes through these...the cells become more active and strong. Fasting also helps treat certain diseases. Allergy...

Body Talk: Fast forward and help your system help itself; FASTING IS THE...

Sunday Mirror (London, England);  August 8, 1999 ;     700+ words ...THIS is part one of two articles on fasting. Before attempting to fast you should realise that fasting is not meant to be used for weight reduction...non-sparkling. If you get headaches while fasting, it is only withdrawal from tea, coffee etc...

FASTING AN ANCIENT PRACTICE HELPS CONGREGATION FOCUS ON GOD

Evansville Courier & Press;  January 27, 2007 ;     700+ words ......at this gathering would tell you that fasting enhances their connection to God. On Sunday...will end a 21-day period of corporate fasting and prayer. At least half of the congregation...Williams book "The Miracle Results of Fasting," he decided to introduce his congregation...