Needs Analysis Fasting for Natural healing and spiritual healing is a way to encompass a serious condition that continues to plague Western cultures. We continue to hear the continuous reports of health aliments that claim the lives of our families, friends and co-workers. Many have heard of fasting; yet, there are still many methods of the preparation, action and results of correct fasting. In this lesson plan, the learner will take a hands on approach to learning about a 30 day juice fast that can result in positive changes in their body, mind and soul.

Lessons on a 30 day Fasting for Spiritual and Natural Healing By LaTonya Thomas EDTC 560

Introduction to fasting Why fast? Why fast? Benefits of fasting Naturally Benefits of fasting Naturally Length of fast Length of fast Testimonies 30 Day Fast lesson 30 Day Fast lesson Healing through fasting Healing through fasting Natural Fasting Weight LostHealingDetoxification

(Pretest)Test your knowledge 1. Excess fat is nothing more than extra calories stored in the fat cells. (True or False) True or FalseTrue or False

The Truth about fasting 1. True. According to excerpts from Fasting to Freedom, fat cells are used in times of famine. These fat cells are never used completely by most North Americans. Fasting makes the fat cells work in order to fuel the body.

(Pretest)Test your knowledge 2. People have been known to loose up to 50 lbs of fat by fasting for 30 days without negatively affecting their health. (True or false) True or false)True or false)

The Truth about fasting 2. True. According to excerpts from Fasting to Freedom, “Each pound of fat has approximately 3,500 calories, which becomes fuel for the body. As each day passes, you get thinner and thinner.”

(Pretest)Test your knowledge 3. Fasting can seriously affect your health. (True or false) True or falseTrue or false

The Truth about fasting 3. False. According to excerpts from Fasting to Freedom, Juice fasting can not only heal your organs and body but it has been known to also heal your spirit. Many testimonies admit that being food dependent made them depressed. By doing a correct fast, the body and mind is healed by time.

(Pretest)Test your knowledge 4. A person could die from fasting. (True or false) True or falseTrue or false

The Truth about fasting 4. Absolutely False. According to excerpts from Fasting to Freedom, Studies show that during the absence of food, the body will systematically cleanse itself of everything except vital tissue. Our lives will sustain itself as long as we continue to add in minerals and calories from the juice.

(Pretest)Test your knowledge 5. A well-nourished man can live from 50 to 75 days without food (True or false) True or falseTrue or false

The Truth about fasting 5. True. According to excerpts from Fasting to Freedom, “A. J. Carlson, Professor of Physiology, at the University of Chicago, states that a healthy, well-nourished man can live from 50 to 75 days without food, provided he is not exposed to harsh elements or emotional stress.”

Why Fast? There is no better detoxification that is greater healing than that of one that is natural. The juice fast is a very inexpensive way of cleansing the colon and restoring the body’s own healing functions. Detoxification has been known to be an integral part of the healing process in modern medicine. For weight lost, fasting can increase metabolisms naturally and almost completely diminish cravings.

Benefits of Fasting Naturally Juice fasting is efficient in healing because the body is cleansed and the immune system is supported with nutrients. Fasting has been know to remove cancer cells, toxins, built-up chemicals, excess body fat, transformed fatty acids, impacted mucus in the bowel, sickness and disease. When buying expensive drinks that promote detoxifications, buyers are still unaware of what they are ingested into their bodies. Natural fasting by the lemonade drink solution is inexpensive, natural and calorie dense enough to provide energy and detoxification The natural drink allows for you to drink at a pace that is comfortable without craving foods that are highly processed and toxic for the system.

Length of Fast Fasting can last anywhere from a day to 40 days Juice fasting does not rob your body of nutrients so this can be done up to 30 days Longer juice fasts enable the body to cleanse toxins that have been accumulating in your cellular tissues from birth. “Thirty days is the standard therapy used by health sanitariums in Europe”

Testimonies “The result of the fast was amazing, not only did the fast benefit me spiritually, but my arm was healed miraculously.” “In losing 20 lbs. of excess weight, I now weigh the same as when I was in high school. I have permanently given up drinking coffee” “Some of the changes that have taken place due to my change in diet include clearer sinuses from a reduction in milk; a weight loss of 28 pounds, with eight inches lost from my waist” “Since trying the juice fast, I noticed my skin glowing and my tongue chalky. This chalk was the toxics being removed from my body!”

30 Day Fast Start Up What you will need What you will need Body Preparation Body Preparation Mental Preparation Mental Preparation Support and Spiritual Inclusion Support and Spiritual Inclusion How to break the fast How to break the fast Reactions to fasting Reactions to fasting

What you will need Fresh squeezed lemon juice from organic lemons Fresh squeezed lemon juice from organic lemons Grade A Natural Maple Syrup Cheyenne red pepper Herbal tea Spring water Sea Salt

30 Day Fast Start Up What you will need What you will need Body Preparation Body Preparation Mental Preparation Mental Preparation Support and Spiritual Inclusion Support and Spiritual Inclusion How to break the fast How to break the fast Reactions to fasting Reactions to fasting

Body Preparation Do not eat a heavy meal before fasting Chose a time that will be most comfortable to begin the fast so that your body is at maximum efficiency Always include spring water in your fast to assure the flushing of toxins

Mental Preparation Take out of your mind that fasting is negative to your body Believe that you are the master of your body and you can control your hunger Commit by choice so you know that your are controlling your success rate

30 Day Fast Start Up What you will need What you will need Body Preparation Body Preparation Mental Preparation Mental Preparation Support and Spiritual Inclusion Support and Spiritual Inclusion How to break the fast How to break the fast Reactions to fasting Reactions to fasting

Support and Spiritual Inclusion Prayer is encourage if a spiritual fast Only tell those who will support your decision and are knowledgeable of the benefits of fasting Measure your success and continue to be your best supporter Continue to educate yourself of the benefits to finish the fast

30 Day Fast Start Up What you will need What you will need Body Preparation Body Preparation Mental Preparation Mental Preparation Support and Spiritual Inclusion Support and Spiritual Inclusion How to break the fast How to break the fast Reactions to fasting Reactions to fasting

How to break the fast Do Not shock the body with heavy food after the fast Try soup and orange juice as the first food of choice after the fast Slowly integrate a healthy diet back into your system Studies show you will have a decrease desire for salt and sugar

30 Day Fast Start Up What you will need What you will need Body Preparation Body Preparation Mental Preparation Mental Preparation Support and Spiritual Inclusion Support and Spiritual Inclusion How to break the fast How to break the fast Reactions to fasting Reactions to fasting

Reactions to fasting (Cleansing Stage 1) – Day 1 and 2 –The first day of the fast –The heart slows and the blood pressure is reduced –This wave may cause cleansing symptoms such as headaches, dizzines, nausea, bad breath and heavily coated tongues

Reactions to fasting (Cleansing Stage 2) – Day 3 to 7 –The skin becomes oily as the body is purged –The desire to eat will disappear –White blood cell and immune system activity increases –The cleansing organs the the lungs are in the process of being repaired

Reactions to fasting (Cleansing Stage 3) – Day 8 to 15 –Enhanced energy –The body will heal old wounds –The body’s healing process is at optimum efficiency. –The body begins to release the toxins out of your body

Reactions to fasting (Cleansing Stage 4) – Day 16 to 30 –The body has completely adapted to the fasting process –The healing work of the organs are being completed –Heightened clarity and emotional balance are felt at this time –Memory and concentration improve –The tongue is pink and the breath is fresh

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