Fasting can be spiritual and non-spiritual & experts agree that it has benefits.
Can the benefits of fasting really be so broad? Yes, they can, and they are. We are so much more than a physical body and fasting affects every part of our being. When we cease the over-indulgence that has become so common in our modern world, even for a short while, our lives and our priorities become clearer. Do these "short while"s occasionally, and you have a tool that will greatly add to your life.
Fasting will:
-rest the digestive system
-allow for cleansing and detoxification of the body
-create a break in eating patterns, while shining a spotlight on them
-promote greater mental clarity
-cleanse and heal “stuck” emotional patterns
-lead to a feeling of physical lightness, increasing energy level
-promote an inner stillness, enhancing spiritual connection