The benefits of fasting for Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis

The benefits of fasting are many, especially for people with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis.

Fasting is a practice that has been around for centuries, and it has many health benefits. For those living with Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis, fasting can help reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and provide other health benefits that can greatly improve the quality of life of those with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of fasting for those living with Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis.

All religions propose it, and even if you don’t have a specific belief, perhaps you can acknowledge that most religions carry some wisdom.

How often you eat and don't eat, how you break a fast, and how you eat all play a significant role in how you and your stomach feel. Intermitting fasting is popular for good reasons. My healthiest periods in life have been when I've fasted consistently for a period. I'm also more alert, awake, and focused. Andrew Huberman says the gut microbiome breaks down during fasting but returns stronger when you eat again.
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Fasting and science regarding inflammation

Today thanks to science, we can measure and better understand the benefits of fasting. Here is an article from NBCI.
Fasting has been shown to improve biomarkers of disease, reduce oxidative stress and preserve learning and memory functioning, according to Mark Mattson, senior investigator for the National Institute on Aging, part of the US National Institutes of Health.

Here is another article from Healthline.

As you can see under point 2, it says it fights inflammation.
UFC fighter George St Pierre, who has ulcerative colitis, has attributed his recovery to fasting. I think fasting has played a significant role in my recovery as well.

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Remember to be cautious while breaking your fast

I believe the stomach is a bit extra sensitive after a fast, so I always try to break the fast with a green smoothie (spinach, avocado, coconut water, turmeric, ginger, lemon, and apples.)
I usually add VSL3 probiotics to the smoothie and eat my first meal around one hour after drinking the smoothie.

Here’s an article from Health Harvard

Try fasting and see how it feels! What have you got to lose? It's a simple and effective lifestyle change that can bring about significant benefits to your health, particularly if you're battling Crohn's disease or Ulcerative colitis. Trust me, it's a journey worth embarking on

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