Surely you have heard at some point the great influence that the moon has on the cycles of life . It is known that our natural satellite has...
Surely you have heard at some point the great influence that the moon has on the cycles of life. It is known that our natural satellite has the ability to regulate the tides, and that is because the moon has its own gravity that pulls the oceans towards it.
Without having to get fully into astrology, we can say that experts have corroborated the effect that changes in the moon's phase have on our lives. In fact, the word "lunatic", to refer to a person who is "crazy", is given precisely by the belief that the moon affects our behavior.
There is a plant called "Arabidopsis thaliana" whose root growth follows a cycle of 24.8 hours, that is, the time it takes for the moon to complete a complete orbit of the Earth. Surprising isn't it? Everything in this magical universe is interconnected. And that is why today we are going to focus on how the moon could help us lose weight and improve our health.
Moon Fast or Moon Diet
I have been practicing intermittent fasting for a few months now, and the benefits are extremely positive. When I began to enter this world, I began to investigate the lunar fast and its benefits, especially in weight loss and detoxification of the body.
It consists of practicing a 26-hour fast in each phase change of the moon. When the moon changes, it exerts its force of gravity on the tides and, it is believed, also on the fluids in our body. Thus, the lunar fast or "moon diet" is based on the theory that the fluids in the body tend to follow the rhythms of the tides, and that as is known, they are caused by the influence of the moon.
But it is not a miracle, but a complement to a decision to want to look and feel better. It will be useless if you do 26 hours of fasting if you binge after that. But if you keep eating healthy, you will enhance the effects with the lunar fast, you will detoxify the body, and eliminate retained fluid.
How To Do It
In order to easily lose weight with lunar fasting, you will need to be on the lookout for the next change of the moon. Lunar fasts to lose weight are done on a new moon and a full moon. On this site, you can see when the moon changes according to your country or geographical area.
An hour before the change of the moon, you should refrain from eating any solid food. For example, if the full moon begins at 8.10 am. In your country, at 7.10 am you cannot eat any solid food.
During the 26 hours that the fast lasts, you can drink water, tea, infusions, and coffee without sugar, as well as filtered vegetable and fruit juices, without sugar and with a little salt. Once the 26 hours are up you can start eating slowly. For example, a handful of nuts, or a fruit smoothie, or a broth, to later be able to make a complete meal.
The key to lunar fasting is to drink plenty of fluids, to help the body detoxify. If you do it well and drink enough water, you will notice how on this fast day you eliminate the retained liquid and you will lose weight.
Support fasts or "half-fast"
There are also so-called support fasts that occur in the phases of the moon called the first quarter and last quarter. During these phases, it is allowed to consume some light food such as some fruits, vegetables, or dairy products, choosing only one food group.
For example, in addition to drinking plenty of water as in the full moon and new moon fasts, in the last quarter and first quarter fasts, you can choose to eat a few pieces of fruit during the day, or some vegetables. You can also lean towards dairy.
Always remember that before starting any diet or fasting, you should consult your doctor if your body is capable of carrying it out.
Who Can Not Practice The Lunar Fast
Those who suffer from diabetes, pregnant or lactating women, and if they have any ongoing illness, should not practice fasting without consulting their doctor first.
Neither should any kind of medication be discontinued and fasting for more than 26 hours is not recommended. With this time it is more than enough.
And The Rest of The Month, What?
Doing a lunar fast implies using in favor the benefits that our natural satellite gives us, but without throwing away the effort for the rest of the month. That is if you are going to practice the 2 monthly lunar fasts, make sure that this is a starting path in wanting to feel good and healthy.
The rest of the month is accompanied by healthy eating, exercise (at least a short 30-minute walk), plenty of fluids, etc. In this way, you can enhance the effects of lunar fasts in your body.
Remember to always consult your trusted doctor before practicing any restrictive diet or prolonged fasting. Your health is worth it.
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