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Is it healthy to fast without a doctor's approval?

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Are you water fasting?

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It's perfectly fine, unless you have conditions then you should ask your doctor. I fast every Wednesday without doctor's approval but then again I do not have any dietary problems. it is your body so do what you want<3

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"Fasting once a week or a month has far more significant benefits than just weight loss. It helps lower blood pressure, and also has a positive effect on hormones like ghrelin and leptin, which regulate hunger." -google

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think it's fine

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it all depends how long you mean by fasting. If you're just skipping one meal, then you might be okay, but it's always safe to check with a doctor if you want to do it regularly, to make sure you're healthy. However, it is not healthy to fast for close to 24 hours or more, and you should certainly ask a doctor about it if you think you must fast for that long at any time

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you can't go without water for more than three or four days at the most. You can survive longer if you're drinking water, but you should still talk with your doctor because fasting without approval for that long could have any number of consequences besides just hunger.

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even if you're healthy, you should still ask your doctor.

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ok :>

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Thank you all :3

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npp<33

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i have no clue :D

Answer 12

what are u fasting for

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its not the best way to lose weight especially at a young age

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the first step is seeing WHAT ur diet is, what do u eat exsesively

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well it depends

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if u want to lose weight fasting isnt the best, doin a calorie deficit where u STILl eat is ssential, and working out is important too. but doing harsh diets and fasting at 14 is dangerous and ur still growing so dont worry, plsu u can GROW into ur weight

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Yes but be carful

Answer 18

Fasting decreases metabolism, and while you may lose weight in the short run, you can gain weight much more easily, which is not good for your health. Even if that doesn't happen, this still isn't a healthy way to lose weight

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I'm also 14 turning 15 this June so I think you should go for it. Just make sure not to do it again within a 72-hour period or else it might not be very healthy.

Answer 20

It is generally not recommended to fast without consulting a doctor first, especially if you have health issues or are taking medication. Fasting can have both benefits and risks, and it's important to know how it might affect you before attempting it. Your doctor can help you determine if fasting is safe for you and can provide guidance on how to do it in a healthy way.

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The main danger of fasting is if you go a long time without eating (e.g. more than a week), and you break you fast recklessly. This can cause refeeding syndrome, where your body has a low number of electrolytes (the stuff they put in Brawndo), and it could even lead to a cardiac arrest. That's why if you do long fasts it helps to make sure you're still getting salts, like sodium and potassium to mitigate the risk.

Another thing with fasting that I don't see mentioned much is how it affect your gut bacteria. These bacteria are thought to influence what sort of food you crave. There can be good and bad gut bacteria and fasting might starve some of them out.

I guess another issue is that some medications and drugs require you to be eating food to work properly. Thus fasting with such medication could be harmful.

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