{"id":9805,"date":"2016-12-15T13:53:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T17:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/?p=9805"},"modified":"2016-12-15T13:53:17","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T17:53:17","slug":"one-month-without-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/index.php\/one-month-without-food\/","title":{"rendered":"One Month Without Food"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">According to this article, many people fast or abstain from food for different reasons ranging from health benefits to spiritual enlightenment. Fasting can be a dangerous endeavor, and though some people report feelings of wellness, others have died or suffered serious health conditions, such as heart problems, eating disorders, or metabolic changes that alter their ability to eat normally without gaining weight. It is noted that fasting for a couple of days is often suggested by doctors, but fasts longer than that are generally not backed by medical advice.<\/p>\n<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">The key to longer fasts is that you should feel well throughout the time. 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