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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...

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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,...

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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...

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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...

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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...

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...

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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Video lectures

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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Video lectures

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)....

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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...

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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...

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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...

by Tallis Barker, D.Phil.

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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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Spirit and soul

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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Spirit and soul

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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Spirit and soul

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