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I am attempting to water fast i figured i'd ask someone with a lot of experience for tips and safety lessons to do this safely and correct. ?
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Depends on Duration: The body has its mechanisms to keep water preserved in the body and not lost to keep the physiological functions of it going. However, prolonged fasting has its bad outcomes like its effect on certain organs like the kidneys. So there are few factors to consider, like duration of fasting, any previous medical conditions, and also some factors related to the surrounding environment like temperature
Answered 3/31/2017
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Water fast: I am not aware of a safe way to water fast. Not certain what you are treating by this method. But I do have a lot of experience getting patients to lose weight. Happy to do 2nd opinion to help.
Answered 4/9/2017
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