At the beginning of the fasting period, Casida founder and pharmacist Alexander Helm will answer questions on the trending topic of alkaline fasting.
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2. What is special about alkaline fasting?
3. What effect does an alkaline cure have on the body?
4. And all of this through alkaline nutrition?
5. What should I pay attention to during alkaline fasting?
6. When is the best time to practice alkaline fasting?
7. How long should one practice alkaline fasting?
Why is fasting trending?
AH: We live in a society of abundance, where all food and luxury items are constantly available. A temporary renunciation of certain things is beneficial for both mental and physical health. Moreover, our modern lifestyle leads to an acidification of the body, which can be counteracted by targeted alkaline fasting.
What is special about alkaline fasting?
AH: Unlike other fasting methods, there is no need to go without food during alkaline fasting. It is more of a cure. During an alkaline cure, the proportion of alkaline foods, that is, foods with a high pH value, in the diet is increased to a ratio of 3:1. Accordingly, the diet during the cure should be 75 percent more alkaline and only 25 percent neutral or acid-forming. Which foods are alkaline or acidic can be found online in food tables or special shopping lists and recipe books, e.g., the alkaline fasting recipes from Casida.
What does an alkaline cure do in the body?
AH: Alkaline fasting improves many body functions. For example, cognitive performance and memory are improved, the cardiovascular system is supported, the digestive tract is stimulated, the immune system is strengthened, and thus overall well-being is increased.
And all of this through an alkaline diet?
AH: Yes, because there is a strong connection between diet and pH value in the blood. The pH value of the blood affects the functionality of the red blood pigment hemoglobin. The lower the pH value, the less oxygen can be bound and made available to the cells. This limits the performance of organs and muscles. A higher (alkaline) pH value and oxygen content, on the other hand, improves nutrient supply. Electrolytes are better distributed in the body, and energy production in the cells can occur optimally.
What should I pay attention to when practicing alkaline fasting?
AH: In addition to sufficient exercise, sleep, and relaxation phases (here are great tips for relaxing yoga retreats), it is especially important to pay attention to the alkaline pH value of the food. The positive effects of alkaline recipes can be further supported by taking alkaline powders from the pharmacy.
When is the best time for alkaline fasting?
AH: An alkaline cure can be carried out at any time of the year. To achieve lasting improvements, it should be done regularly, at least once a year.
How long should one practice alkaline fasting?
AH: It is advisable to detox for 10 days and to follow the alkaline cure for 30 days. The goal is to permanently change dietary habits towards an alkaline-oriented diet. Alkaline products from the pharmacy, such as supplements with alkaline minerals and bitter substances, can be useful. On one hand, because our industrially produced foods contain fewer and fewer bitter substances. On the other hand, because our taste has increasingly been trained to be sweet due to the addition of sugar in ready-made products.
Important Note / Disclaimer:
As pharmacists, we share our pharmaceutical expertise and natural healing experience in the Casida guide. An individual diagnosis and consultation is additionally necessary in any case. Therefore, this offer cannot replace medical advice. The offer is not intended for the treatment, healing, or prevention of diseases. It is not a substitute for medications or other treatments prescribed by a doctor.
We recommend the following alkaline dietary supplements to enhance the positive effects of an alkaline cure.
