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Cleansing Juice Fast
A short fresh-juice fast traditionally used to give the digestive system a rest.
📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 48/100Tap to see the breakdown
👶 Safe for children?
This remedy carries age-related cautions. Please read them before giving it to a child, and check with your pediatrician or pharmacist first.
- Limit to 1-3 days; frail individuals, children, and those with chronic illness should use a shorter fast or avoid fasting without medical guidance.
🌱 What it is
A short-term fast on fresh fruit and vegetable juices and water, sometimes paired with gentle enemas, meant to lighten the load on digestion.
✨ Why it's good for you
- May offer a gentle reset for the digestive system
- Provides concentrated vitamins and hydration
- Simple to do for a short period at home
🥄 How to use it
Fast on fresh juices and water for 1-3 days, keeping the fast shorter for frail or elderly individuals, then transition back to regular food gradually with light, whole-food meals.
How much: 1-3 days of juice only, then resume regular food gradually
Why it works: A short break from solid food is traditionally thought to rest the digestive system while fresh juices supply vitamins, minerals, and hydrationGiving your body enough water to work well. More →.
⚠️ Cautions
- Limit to 1-3 days; frail individuals, children, and those with chronic illness should use a shorter fast or avoid fasting without medical guidance.
- Not a treatment for lupus or serious skin conditions like erysipelas — see a doctor for these.
- Avoid fasting during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or with diabetes without medical supervision.
📚 What others say
- Natural Remedies Encyclopedia (7th ed.)
🕊️ A word of encouragement
Rest, water, sunlight, and trust do more than we know. Receive them today as simple gifts.
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