The Fasting Handbook: Dining from an Empty Bowl

by Jeremy Safron

Book Overview

It's no secret that we live in a world that is becoming increasingly toxic-from the air we breath to the food we eat to the negative thoughts we carry inside our minds. Over time, physical and mental... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1587612313
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Celestial Arts
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Another gem from Jeremy Safron!

Well, when you put it that way, fasting sounds downright elegant, doesn't it? After reading this book, you'll see that there's a whole lot more to it than just, well, starving yourself. Fasting is a gift you give yourself, and it can be spiritually and physically transforming. This book, in true Jeremy Safron style, covers the topic succinctly and beautifully, including absolutely everything you need to know to prepare for and perform a fast in 88 pages (another good stocking stuffer at about 6x8"!). One of my favorite parts of the book is the Self-Empowerment Questionnaire at the end "designed to track and guage the process of healing," because that's really what fasting is all about - cleaning out the body and quieting the mind. This book covers every kind of fast you can imagine, from speech fasts (no talking) to sweet food fasts as well as traditional juice and water fasts. You'll learn about cleansing practices for all different organs and fasting assistants like pranayama, yoga, sweats, skin brushing, writing, castor packs - the list is too long for this review. Suffice it to say that this book is all you need to get started on this time-honored cleansing ritual. As soon as I finish writing this review, I'm filling out the questionnaire and sending it in by email for advise on the type of fasting program and other practices that are right for me. And of course, I'll check with my doctor before getting started. Treat yourself: get this book - a true gift - and do the same for your health and well-being.--Melanie Wilson