There are two different schools of thought on using adjunctive treatment modalities while fasting. The first school is adamant that a person fasting should not receive any additional therapies unless absolutely necessary. The second school believes that other therapies can enhance the experience of fasting and in some instances augment healing. Alan Goldhamer, widely considered […]
Fasting in Traditional Tibetan Medicine
The origins of traditional Tibetan medicine (TTM) go back to native shamans in Tibet who used herbs and fasting in their healing practices. The Tibetan medical system combines principles from a variety of ancient medical systems, including Ayurveda and TCM. Tibetan medical practices also include Buddhist religious principles. TTM embraces the traditional Buddhist belief that […]
The Transpersonal Therapist and Fasting
Fasting requires a strong will, determination and physical endurance. Because of this, fasting is not appropriate for everyone. A therapist familiar with spiritual practices, psychotherapy and the nuances of fasting can support the faster throughout the process. In order for a therapist to recommend fasting to a client, the therapist and client should have considerable […]
Dry Fasting
Also called an absolute fast or a complete fast, a dry fast is considered the most extreme type of fasting. Dry fasting is considerably more difficult and hazardous than other types of fasting. When dry fasting is performed, it is usually practiced for comparatively shorter periods compared to therapeutic fasting. In religious and spiritual customs, […]