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December 28, 2019

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Water fasting programs and coaching

Spring retreat 2020: 7 day water fast

Published by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

9 day – 8 night retreat centred around a 7-day water fast: DATE: 1-9 May (Friday 1st May 4pm – Saturday 9th May 1pm). LOCATION: Danube Bend (Hungary), about 1 hour...

October 24, 2019

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7-day water fasting retreat, Water fasting programs and coaching

July 28, 2018

The deepest detox

There are countless diets, techniques and fads designed to help you detox. Many of these can certainly help, but...

by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

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July 28, 2018

Overcoming addictions

Water fasting is an extremely powerful tool to overcome addictions caused by smoking, drinking and drugs in general, as...

by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

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July 28, 2018

A stronger immune system

If you suffer from a weak immune system, water fasting is one of the best things you can do...

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July 28, 2018

Self-healing: more powerful than any pill

Water fasting is well known for its ability to heal minor ailments. I myself have recovered from chronic sinusitis,...

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How to prevent overeating and bingeing after a fast

by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

One of the biggest problems people have with fasting is the temptation to overeat afterwards. Things can very easily end up getting out of control, which not only overtaxes the digestive system but also potentially distorts eating patterns in the future. This video examines the whole issue and offers numerous practical solutions, ensuring the smoothest possible process of refeeding. If I don’t cover all...

December 11, 2018

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Video lectures

Dealing with insomnia and sleep issues while water fasting

by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

Almost everyone experiences major changes to the way they sleep while water fasting. In fact, many people find it one of the most disturbing aspects of fasting. It doesn’t have to be a source of concern, though, if you understand why these processes are taking place and what you can do to help get a good night’s sleep! This two-part video lecture explores both the...

November 21, 2018

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Diet and recipes

Tasty, tangy sauerkraut soup

This is a tasty, tangy soup I enjoy especially after winter fasts – including the 7-day water fast I just finished yesterday. Before global trade overpowered local economies and...

Diet and recipes

Summer smoothie to break a fast

A week ago I used this smoothie to break my 5 day dry fast with 2 day water fast introduction. Normally I prefer to break my fasts with a...

Diet and recipes

Pure and perfect tomato soup to break a fast

This recipe is always a favourite at the end of a fast: warming, comforting and nutritionally perfect, packed with a wide variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (such as...

September 2, 2018

Diets, fasts and healing injuries for runners

When most people think of diets or fasting, they usually have weight loss in mind. Even at the best...

by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

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December 3, 2017

Pills, powders and potions: the reality of taking supplements while fasting

One question which persistently recurs on waterfasting.org is whether or not you should take supplements while water fasting. The...

by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

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November 18, 2017

Fasting as a healing modality to treat cancer

This video features an interview with Dr. Valter Longo, who is one of the world’s leading researchers in the...

by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

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February 12, 2016

Fasting as a means to improve athletic performance in endurance sports

I’m sitting down to write this having had breakfast for the first time in a week… Lately, I’ve been...

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Physical and spiritual cleansing: from fear to love

Published by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

Does the thought of water fasting frighten you? It’s completely natural to feel fear before and even during your first few water fasts. After all, unlike our ancestors, you’ve...

July 28, 2018

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Spirit and soul

Facing your ego

Published by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

As important as any physical cleansing, water fasting also challenges you with emotional and spiritual blocks, bringing you face to face with your ego and fears. In a way,...

July 28, 2018

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Spirit and soul

Deeper states of consciousness

Published by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

One of my favourite things to ‘do’ while water fasting is to find a spot in nature and simply sit, doing nothing, just being, staring out into the environment,...

July 28, 2018

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Spirit and soul

Who am I?

Published by Tallis Barker Ph.D.

Many spiritual traditions encourage you to ask the question: ‘Who am I?’ Perhaps most famously, Ramana Maharshi taught that this is all you need to do in order to...

July 28, 2018

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Spirit and soul

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