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March 21, 2012 Paperglassaluminumtinplastic A gentleman named Ralph asked me to write about recycling people, as opposed to plastic. Wanting to respond to my reader's request, the struggle began. Wow! and how? What does that mean to him? What does that mean to me? Fasting is the answer. This article is in no way medi- cal advice. This is ONLY information. When we fast on pure water or when we cleanse with pure water and lemon juice and maple syrup, we are really recycling our stored fat. A commodity which many of us have in excess and have to haul around everywhere we go. So to answer Ralph's question, we can recycle our fat into energy to fuel our body. After a few days of only drinking a lot of pure water we have exhausted the glycogen supply. Glycogen brakes down into glucose for our fuel. Then our fat is broken down for energy and fuel. Another reminder, this is not in any way medical advice. www.DesertMessenger.com I began fasting about 1972 and fast a couple times a year. Your health care provider may advise you differently, but what works well for me is to fast about 14 days. I loose about 2 pounds a day for 10 days, then loose 1 pound a day for the remaining few days. Fasting gives me a low level euphoria. Even though I am still cooking and cleaning the kitchen for my husband, I find that I have a lot more time and am completely comfortable. I feel lighter, healthier and better about myself, because I know I am removing toxins and giv- ing my G.I. system a rest. My clothing feels better and I have no lack of energy. There is a great deal of infor- mation about how to begin and end a fast. There is also much information about the long history of fast- ing and its many benefits. There are many reasons to fast. Jesus and Gandhi had their reasons, which are well known. Below are two sources for learning more about fasting. Page 15 WEBSITE: www.bragg.com Patricia Bragg N.D., PhD. and Paul C. Bragg N.D.,PhD. wrote THE MIR- ACLE OF FASTING Proven Throughout History For Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Rejuvenation ISBN 0-87790-036-1. Clint Eastwood and Jack LaLanne are followers of the Bragg Health Science. This book is packed with 250 plus pages of everything we need to know about fasting and much more. HERO: Steve Hendricks wrote a lengthy and very informative article in March 2012, Harper's Magazine. It is titled, STARVING YOUR WAY TO VIGOR, The benefits of an empty stomach. The article describes the use of fasting as medical treatment and gives a great histori- cal perspective on fasting. DISCLAIMER: One last time, this article is for infor- mation purposes only, please consult your health care professional for your health care needs. In this case, if we don't recycle it, we are carrying it all around. Dottie Palmer - didwash@gmail.com Palo Verde Cafe & Lounge Great American Food LUNCH & DINNER 11AM - 7PM DAILY Thanksgiving in March Sunday, March 25th 11am till gone TURKEY DINNER with all the fixins! 305 N. Central (Hwy. 95) 928-927-7676