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Dr. Tallis Barker, D.Phil., holistic consultant

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Water fasting programs and coaching

Water fast coaching and consultations

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

Hello, I'm Dr. Tallis Barker. I've coached over 700 people from across the world through water fasts of 3 to 40 days. The support and advice can make a huge difference...

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Complete a 3-day water fast with video support

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

This video + pdf bundle provides you with all you need to know in order to safely, successfully and smoothly carry out your first 3-day water fast. With over two hours viewing time and over 100 pages to read, you'll get maximum possible support without actually working one on one with a fasting coach.

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Free video FAQ's

Is water fasting safe?

Water fasts versus juice fasts: how are they different, and...

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benefits of fasting

Cleansing and detox: how water fasting works and why it benefits you

If you're really serious about cleansing, the most powerful method is and always has been water fasting. Why? Because...

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Overcoming addictions through water fasting

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

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A stronger immune system with water fasting

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

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Self-healing through water fasting: more powerful than any pill

I became a convert to water fasting after experiencing firsthand the miraculous self-healing powers of the body. It happened...

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Case reports

Healing ovarian cysts with water fasting

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

This case study documents a 21-day water fast to successfully heal ovarian cysts. Water fasts can also facilitate the healing of PCOM, PCOS and uterine fibroids.

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Case reports

Healing from Long Covid with water fasting

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

This article presents two case reports documenting how an extended water fast can heal Long Covid (post-acute Covid-19 syndrome). Since late 2020, I have been approached by...

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diet and recipes

Diet and recipes

Comforting kitchari stew with cauliflower

This stew provides a comforting and delicious way to break fasts of up to 3 days. After longer fasts, it is perfect for reintroducing grains and legumes. Consisting of...

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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...

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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...

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video lectures

How to prevent overeating after a water fast

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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...

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Dealing with insomnia and sleep issues while water fasting

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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...

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fitness and health

Healing from Long Covid with water fasting

This article presents two case reports documenting how an extended water fast can heal Long Covid (post-acute Covid-19 syndrome)....

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Fasting against coronavirus (Covid-19): how to boost immunity and maximize health

For water fasting to heal Long Covid, please click on the link below for my more recent article:Healing from...

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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...

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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...

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Dr. Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

I’ve been water fasting as part of a healthy lifestyle and path of self-discovery for many years now – and I’ve helped countless others do the same. I hope the various programs and online support, as well as the articles and videos offered on this website, deepen your own journey into water fasting.

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Spiritual fasting in Lent (or any other time)

Published by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

25th February, 2020Tomorrow marks the beginning of what for many people is the most important time of the year in terms of spiritual fasting. For Christians, Lent constitutes the...

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Physical and spiritual cleansing: from fear to love

Published by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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...

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Facing your ego through water fasting

Published by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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,...

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Deeper states of consciousness while fasting

Published by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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,...

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dry fasting and alternative methods

Dry fast coaching

Dry fasting: fact and fiction

Juice fasting

Shankaprakshalana: intestinal wash as preparation

Intermittent fasting

5 day dry fast with 2 day introductory water fast

3.5 / 4 day dry fast with introductory water fast

2.5 day dry fast: dehydration as detox

36-hour dry fast

miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Fasting in a time of lockdown

‘This is the perfect time to fast…’ I’ve heard this sentence, again and again, repeated verbatim by numerous clients since most of the world went into lockdown earlier this...

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Miscellaneous

Dry fasting and the Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei

One of the most extreme forms of fasting concerns the so-called Marathon Monks (gyoja) of Mt. Hiei, Japan. This article will describe the practice in full, but first it’s...

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Telling friends and family about your fast (or not)

Whether or not to tell friends and family you’re fasting can often be a huge dilemma. Just this last week, several visitors to waterfasting.org have brought up the subject...

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