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The Miracle of Fasting: Proven Throughout History for Physical, Mental, & Spiritual Rejuvenation

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I'm really sorry to say this because it does seem that Mr Bragg has been an inspiration to so many people, but the content of this book could indeed have been put into about half a dozen pages. There is so much padding and waffle. I bought this hoping to get a step-by-step approach to the subject, some well-organised practical advice and perhaps some scientific insights, but I now know I should look elsewhere.

After reading the last review, I had to speak up on Paul Bragg's behalf. I have spent several years now researching health and healthy living and I have come to the conclusion that this is the only book one needs for vibrant health. It covers not only proper fasting, proper diet, and proper exercise, but also proper breathing, proper posture, proper rest, and proper thinking. Dr. Bragg was writing about healthy living long before anyone else in this country was. His work has stood the test of time and the more science learns, the more it corroborates his work. More importantly, his own life is the most compelling proof of his work. Dr. Bragg died at 96. Unlike most 96 year-olds, who languish in rest homes, Dr. Bragg died in a surfing accident. After the autopsy, doctors said he had the body of an 18 year-old. Don't let the exhortative writing style fool you. This book is as scientifically rigorous as any you will find.

I bought this book a while back , mainly to be a companion
to Paul's earlier book. Ok it was thicker and newer. And I was
disappointed. the older version written by Paul Bragg is much better. It gets right to the point and Paul tells of his own fasting stories and those of others. Bottom line is the older
,smaller and maybe cheaper version is much better. It may be had to find However.

Can starving be good for you? Your mother will probably tell you, "oh darling, what is it you ate today, why don't you come home for dinner...", yet read on.

I read this book in Russian translation, back when I was 20. That was in 1984, Moscow, Russia. After I read it, I regularly fasted, 36 hours every Friday or Saturday, and did a few 3-day sessions. After 4-5 years, I stopped regular fasting, and now am looking to start again.

The book will tell you about some of the wonderful effects of fasting, and that it must be done with care. You may feel bad on your first tries, and if you feel really bad, don't be a hero: bail out. Try again when you can. Most importantly, don't eat anything heavy (meat, bread, etc.) for a day or two before, and then after the fasting session. Steamed vegetables work best for me.

The effects of fasting when done properly (and it's not difficult), are: improved senses (hearing, sight, touch, taste), peace of mind and calmness, sense of humor (yeah baby!), disappearance of worries, improved confidence, sense of purpose in life. Your skin will get smoother and tighter, your eyes - clearer and brighter, teeth - whiter, your energy level will shoot through the roof. You will feel way better about yourself, and you will find that more people are getting attracted to you and staring at you in public places. And that's just the side effects of what I guess you could call - I don't know - happiness?

This isn't of course a universal answer to all problems. It's just one of the possible ways, one of the steps, but very effective, very powerful, if not the most effective out there. It helped me, big time, to become a champion of then-USSR (remember USSR?) in robotic break-dance, for several years in a row.

Sounds too good to be true? Try it, and do it regularly. Can't promise you a break-dance championship, but other good things will surely come your way.

A.

This book changed my life. From my first experience with the weekly fast to my most recent three day fast, I have enjoyed a vitality that I never knew. What a blessing the information in this book provides. Costs nothing, you lose weight and your body thanks you for giving it time to heal itself. I have shared it with many friends and their experiences have been similar. Thank you Patricia Bragg.

I have read many books on fasting but none as good as this one, Not only does Paul Bragg take a stand for his faith he tells it like it is! The challenge I have always had with authors, is one simple fact...they rarely are an example of practice what they preach! This is the exact opposite of the Bragg family and they do it well! I believe that if you are challenged in any area, spirit mind or body, that you must take the advice of Paul & Patricia Bragg to heart. I accomplished a 70-day juice fast four years ago and thought I had all the answers! It wasn't till I took an afternoon to digest (no pun intended) the truthful and loving words of this book that I regained that faith. I started my first 3 day "true" water fast the next day. On another note...I was shocked at the "great" price of this book and believe every home should skip one trip to the fast food joint and use the money more wisely... GO FOR IT...I did!!!

When I say 'steady diet of nothing' I am not talking fugazi, but of a tenant of Paul Bragg's excellent philosophy of total physical, mental, and spiritual rejuvenation as is attained through the scientific fasting regimen outlined here. The most difficult thing in a fasting (healing/health) program is personal discipline. Paul Bragg's shining example of robust health and wisdom will inspire you to fast regardless of the western world's constant propaganda and widespread desire to always stuff one's face with food and garbage. The body, mind and spirit need a break once in awhile to slow down their processes and cleanse out the rut accumultaed by poor diets, stress, and the abusive modern pace of living. Many will doubt Braggs words- All as I can say is I feel sorry for them in the great philosophy and healing regimen they will never attain in their ignorance. I had to add that statement not out of any sense of righteousness but because something so simple, free and valuable as fasting for healing and higher health is so grossly misunderstood and misinterpreted by modern man, who generally lack experience in the matter. This program is for you and your health- its not going to hurt you. Paul Bragg was a crusader of physical survival and longetivity, not of physical destruction. Please see Ann Wigomnre's "Hippocrates Diet" to compliment your fasting program for the highest possible health attainable in the world. This is not a fad diet plan, this is reality!

The only thing that makes this book a step above an infomercial is that you have to read it! The authors also seemed to talk down to the readers, assuming we wouldn't understand unless they put it in the simplest of terms. I've seen better essays (grammatically) from first year college students -- I kept getting thrown off with all the sentence fragments and had a hard time figuring out where the authors were going with those fragments.

The content did interest me, and I think there were many valid points. I just didn't like the presentation.

Fasting cleanses, renews and rejuvenates (it will even cut your annual food bill <g>). The Miracle of Fasting is more than an abstention book; it is a guide to a new healthy lifestyle.

For coverage, click on Table of Contents in the left-hand column of this page.

Do not be confused by the low price on this book. Health Science prints in such large quantities, they can afford to keep their prices low. This is a very popular book. Forty-Seventh edition, now enlarged and revised.

Paul Bragg started the health food movement over eighty-eight years ago. His Daughter, the Amazing Patricia Bragg, is accelerating their tradition of promoting the healthy lifestyle. She publishes a number of health-nutrition books and markets her own brand of apple cider vinegar, olive oil and aminos. See her picture on the bottles.

I have known Health Science and Patricia Bragg and have followed her healthy lifestyle program for over 20 years.

As the author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I highly recommend Health Science books to anyone not tired of living. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com.

This book should be the top 5 in any health library. It not only explains in clear form how to fast(actions)and why to fast(put yourself closer to god) but also is a huge motivator during the spiritual process. If one feels discomfort and hunger during a fast, pick up this book and read it again. It will get you through it. If you are questioning the credibility of the authors then consider this before you spend your "hard earned" money, equivelent to a movie or bottle of liquor. This is not quackery! Both authors have Ph.D and N.D. degrees relating to biochemistry, nutrition, physiotherapy, psychology etc. Trust me, you will not know this info while reading it though. This book is not boring. It is understandable by all who speak english. I have given 2 copies of it away already and see many more in the future. Thanks God. Corey