Fasting isn’t the new kid around the block, in fact only recently have its profound immune boosting benefits have been discovered. Fasting works because the body has the capacity to heal when the obstacles to healing are removed. Fasting promotes accelerated healing and is a valuable treatment for a variety of medical conditions. 

Fasting is a strong healing method that has been used for many years. There are research studies uncovering specifically how fasting works on a cellular level. The results of these new studies are now generating more interest in fasting. During the first 24-48 hours of fasting glycogen stores (the body’s stored glucose for energy) are depleted. This sets off complex biochemical pathways in the body that aim to conserve energy while adequately fueling vital organs, and these energy conserving mechanisms may have beneficial side effects. A recent study says that fasting promotes the regenerative capacity of the immune system that could benefit cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and healthy individuals too.