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{{Short description|Type of fasting in which the practitioner consumes only water}} |
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'''Water fasting''' is a type of [[fasting]] in which the practitioner consumes only water. One may water fast for a variety of reasons, including medical and religious requirements. It has been shown to promote blood sugar control by reducing insulin resistance and also heart health by reducing high blood pressure. <ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-30|title=8 Health Benefits of Fasting, Backed by Science|url=https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fasting-benefits|access-date=2021-09-27|website=Healthline|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Religious== |
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===Jainism=== |
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{{main|Fasting in Jainism}} |
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Fasting is very popular among Jains and as a part of festivals. Most Jains fast at special times such as birthdays, anniversaries, during festivals, and on holy days. [[Jainism|Jains]] maintain a strict water-only fast for 8 to 10 days, during the days of [[Paryushan]].{{cn|date=November 2020}} |
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==See also== |
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*[[Juice fasting]] |
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*[[Calorie restriction]] |
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*[[Intermittent fasting]] |
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*[[Dry fasting]] |
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*[[Hunger]] |
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*[[Starvation]] |
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*[[Starvation response]] |
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== References == |
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== Further reading == |
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*{{cite journal |vauthors=Leiper JB, Molla AM, Molla AM |title=Effects on health of fluid restriction during fasting in Ramadan |journal=Eur J Clin Nutr |volume=57 Suppl 2 |pages=S30–8 |year=2003 |pmid=14681711 |doi=10.1038/sj.ejcn.1601899 |type=Review|doi-access=free }} |
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*Link, M. R. S. (2018, July 30). ''8 Health Benefits of Fasting, Backed by Science''. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/fasting-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7 |
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[[Category:Fasting]] |
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[[Category:Drinking water]] |
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