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Well, then explain how it works...
I am talking from experience.
What are your claims based upon?
I believe you felt like all toxins leaving your body and mind and like you where the healthiest you could be, but that does not make it true. I am very weary of anybody using the term enlightenment. Also what toxins are in my mind? The OP said that there are toxins solved in fat that will be broken down if you properly fast. Sounds to me like just maintaining a low body fat percentage will do the same then? I get that you might want to do it for the feeling, but the term detoxification sounds my bullshit alarm. I've heard of people recommending basically bleach enemas to cure autism, as it's supposedly caused by pathogens in the gut. On a quick Google search pretty much any website said "you body cleanses itself" and that there a risks to fasting. If you got any sources on why it's good (on a physical level) I'd much appreciate it.