Hi there,
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So, I have a friend who has gone through a spiritual awakening and now promotes “pranic living,” a lifestyle where you eat and drink little to nothing. She has been on this lifestyle for a while and is doing fine, but she also promotes this lifestyle to her followers on social media.
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She does not show a good understanding of the potential risks fasting brings to some people and promotes this as a “cure for all” solution. For instance, people with adrenal or hypothyroid issues. Despite her good intentions, I think this is pretty irresponsible.
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I would appreciate any tips/sources/experiences shared here on what risks fasting brings to certain individuals so I can share my findings with her.
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Thanks very much in advance!
Call me a cynic, I think so many channels/influencers speak about consulting with your doctor first is not because they want them to but because it protects them, to an extent, from being sued. Your friend is totally opening herself up to legal claims by giving what is essentially medical advice imo.
even “elitom el-amin” and “ray maor” mentions this isnt something any person can jump into and that it takes years to achieve “pranic living “ or breatharianism(people who eat very little or none at all)(some of these people do consume juices and such which is a form of eating )
in general , i agree we don’t need as much food as we think nor do we have to eat everyday but just like fasting it’s not something a person can just jump into and do a long fast.