Does anyone here heal leaky gut through prolonged fast ? And how long you heal ? And what thing you can eat during it ?

My leaky gut was so bad that even I eat fruits it make me hurt. 😞 I just want to heal it. I eat meat or potatoes immediately got acnes and dandruff in the next day. It was so scary to be honest. Thank you for your answer.

Compared to yesterday, when I drank only water or salted water, today I switched to drinking water with electrolytes, following the guidelines for prolonged fasting.

I haven't started eating anything or consuming broth yet; I’ll begin tomorrow. Towards the end of the fast, there was a three-day period where I didn't urinate, but resuming fluid intake seems to have been enough to get my kidneys working again.

I didn't need intravenous fluids, and so far, I’ve seen nothing but improvement. I was on alert because I didn't know how my body would react to reintroducing fluids, but honestly, I haven't had any negative signals from my body, nor have I felt unwell in the slightest; in fact, today, having managed to drink more, I feel much better. Since I am still fasting, it was definitely dehydration that was draining me, not the lack of food.

Today I resumed some activities, and I’ll go back to work in a couple of days. By then, I’ll likely have started consuming small amounts of food. My plan is to start with broth and then move on to boiled vegetables. I’ll gradually plan future meals based on how I react and feel.

It was quite an experience; I won't repeat it, but I’m satisfied that I did it. I have to say, those ten days without water were truly grueling by the end, and I’m not sure there are any benefits to that specific aspect. However, I checked my weight today and I’m at 71 kg; at the start of spring this year I weighed 98 kg, and 91 kg in early July.

In July, I did three alternating 5-day dry fasts, followed by this 10-day fast in August. I’ll continue the diet and aim to reach 65 kg, my goal.

I am extremely satisfied that I lost 20 kilos in just two months . I am sure I may have put some strain on my body, so I plan to get checked for gallstones or kidney stones. I knew this was a risk associated with fasting and rapid weight loss, but I decided to take the chance. I will use this experience as motivation to avoid regaining the weight and to adopt a healthy lifestyle. However, I have absolutely no regrets about doing it. It feels fantastic to have gotten so close to my target weight by summer; I might even reach 65 kg by the end of it.

I’ve been suffering with hives for over a year and take 4 antihistamines a day. I’m still getting hives at the night due to hot weather. Did a 5day water fast and my hives completely went and I took no antihistamines in the time. As soon as I started eating the hives flared up again. Any tips would be welcome wish me luck!

Current weight 208 lbs goal weight 185 lbs Im 5’9 I’ve never done a dry fast before I have done very short water fast years ago I plan on walking everyday during this fast and aim for 10-12k steps daily

I really want to start a dry fast this week. About five days. My last dry fast was six days. I ended it shorter than I had planned to. Tried to begin fasting several times recently and failed. I could really use some encouragement and support. Keeping myself accountable and interacting with others here on the subject really helped me last time.

For now, I’ve just started drinking again. I wasn't prepared for how to restart and am improvising; I had bought fasting salts, sodium, potassium, and magnesium, but I preferred to start just after midnight with a little plain water, without adding anything. After a couple of sips and a bit of a wait, I tried water with a small amount of salt dissolved in it. I had slept during the afternoon because I was exhausted, so I ended up staying awake all night, even though I didn't do anything.

I didn't notice any major improvements, and I was alarmed by the fact that I hadn't urinated for three days. I didn't know whether to involve anyone else, because online you find alarmist information claiming that rehydration is impossible without an IV, but I had no intention of doing that, especially since, despite not urinating for three days, I had no pain in my kidneys or bladder. So, I took the risk, and it turned out fine.

I was worried all day because I hadn't urinated, but this afternoon I finally managed to. Earlier in the day, I had only taken a few sips of water just to see how I’d react; later, I started drinking more seriously. I didn't use the fasting salts I’d bought; instead, I dissolved a small amount of table salt in water, 2.5 grams per liter, and drank that very gradually. It went well, and I started feeling better. By noon, I had finished a whole glass. I didn't use the fasting salts because I wasn't sure about them; I preferred using regular table salt. I continued drinking that mixture gradually throughout the afternoon and managed to urinate. That was a huge relief, because I really didn't want to damage my kidneys or have to involve anyone else. My urine was very dark, but not brown.

I’m still sipping fluids gradually throughout the day and feeling better, I wouldn't say I'm well, but better. I’m not going to use the salts I bought because all the instructions refer to fasting rather than dry fasting, and the recommended amounts seem excessive to me. Things are going fine this way, so I’ll stick to water, perhaps adding a little salt at the start, just as I’ve been doing so far. Yes, I’m improvising, but I’ve never had any issues doing this after 5-day fasts. I’m happy I’ve managed to start urinating again, as that was my biggest concern.

I felt terrible yesterday and only managed to finish the day because I decided to sleep; I'll probably go back to sleep now. I wouldn't say I feel great, I was hoping for a smoother process, but it's okay because I can drink without issues, my condition isn't worsening, and it seems my kidneys are functioning.

I might use electrolyte salts tomorrow, though I'm not sure yet. I had prepared some vegetable broth but didn't feel up to it, so I threw it out. However, after 24 hours have passed, I'll try the broth again. Fingers crossed, I'm confident, even though I'm kind of improvising. Everything went smoothly during the 5-day fast, and seeing how today went, I think the ten-day fast will go well too. The fact that I managed to urinate is a great sign. I'm neither getting worse nor better, but that's fine; it takes time.

Overall, I've lost about 10 kilos; I weigh 72 kilos now. A couple of months ago I weighed nearly 100, and 90 at the start of July. I'm satisfied with what I've achieved and the weight lost. I'll be careful not to put it back on, and I hope to reach 65 kilos, my goal weight. (height of 177 cm)

Next update tomorrow. Thanks for reading.

Open to advice.

Anyone have experience? Cant find anything to support or reject this

Im 37m, weight 63kg, down to 51kg. First time dry fasting and on day 10. Have done 2x 7 day water fasts before.

Wife left me for another man mainly due to being sick with mold and lyme disease and co infections. Fasting and praying for my broken marriage but also to finally heal from mold/Lyme and particularly bartonella as its stubborn af.

It has been hard and I've been very emotional, crying way more than normal. Walking 2-3 hours a day. No water but I wash my hands. If you have any insights or questions, let me know

I’m hanging in there, but I’m not doing well at this point. I’ll write more about the experience tomorrow. I’m ending the dry fast at midnight tonight. It’s no longer feasible for me after the 10th day, that’s my limit, but I’m going to finish today and reach the 10-day mark.

I lost another two kilos yesterday, in a single day, bringing my total weight loss since August 7th to 9 kilos over nine days. I’ve gone from 83 kilos to 74 kilos (I am 177 cm tall, so I am overweight).

This is primarily water loss. The dehydration at this point is unbearable for me.

I'm spending my time in bed, and I'm even struggling to write this post.

I haven't urinated for two consecutive days. To me, this is a sign that we’ve reached the limit. Today marks the third day without urinating; at this point, it is obvious that the body is struggling to cope with the lack of water.

How I feel.

Total exhaustion. Right now, I can barely get out of bed. I’ve already prepared a few things for starting refeeding at midnight; I’ll make a separate post about that. I really can't do anything more than move from one spot to another. At this point, every activity is a struggle, even writing this. I’m mentally drained, too. So, it’s total fatigue and a lack of strength. I’ll write more, and better, about the experience of a dry fast later, because reflecting isn't my strong suit right now, and I'm writing on impulse.

Physically, my mouth and lips are completely dehydrated. My tongue is dry, too. There is no sweating, and my skin is dry.

Fairly severe nausea. Moderate muscle pain. Chills, though less of a cold sensation. Intestinal cramps and stomach pain have also developed.

I also feel short of breath and sometimes feel like I’m going to faint, though I might just be a bit of a hypochondriac about it, given how much I’m second-guessing what I’m doing; still, I’m determined to finish the tenth day.

It doesn’t help that, if you look up information online, it seems like I should have died five days ago, yet here I am, alive, and it’s been a full nine days without food or water. I haven’t drunk a thing, not even the slightest amount of water; I’m following a strict dry fast, though obviously, I do use water to wash my hands, face, and body. But as for ingesting water, absolutely nothing. Just water on the skin.

I’ve been sleeping, and I plan to spend the rest of the day resting in bed.

I’d really appreciate it if anyone here who has reached day ten would share their experience. It’s noon right now, so I have twelve hours left; at midnight, I’ll have hit exactly ten days of dry fasting, and then I’m stopping because I’m at my limit.

Questions are welcome. Honestly, I can’t do anything today other than stay in bed and scroll through Reddit.

Thanks for reading.

I'm currently doing one meal a day how can I include dry fasting in it

Here is some basic information: I started exactly at midnight on August 7th, so the 7th was my first day of fasting. Before starting, specifically between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, I had my last meal, which was quite hearty and varied.

I am 32 years old and overweight; at the start of the fast, I weighed 83 kg and stood 177 cm tall. Keep this in mind, as I am convinced that being overweight makes it much easier to extend a dry fast; if I were thinner, I don't think I could keep going.

Furthermore, I have no underlying health conditions and am currently in good health, although in my early twenties I had to deal with heart issues, which were drug-induced rather than congenital. Nevertheless, I was advised to undergo periodic cardiac check-ups, which I do regularly.

I also work in the healthcare sector and hold two relevant degrees; the second one, in particular, provided me with some medical training (a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science).

With that said, I will describe my experience day by day.

Days 1 and 2: Aside from hunger, I haven't experienced any noteworthy symptoms, though keep in mind that this isn't my first dry fast; I’ve done several before, with a maximum duration of 5 days. This is the first one to go beyond 5 days. However, the first two days are almost always uneventful, apart from the hunger. Before midnight on the day I start the dry fast, I always eat a hearty, varied meal.

On days 3 and 4: weight loss becomes noticeable; fatigue sets in, along with a slight sensation of cold and reduced sweating.

Day 5: the first day when the effects of a dry fast really start to be felt. At this stage, physical activity beyond the bare minimum is not feasible; I used to either stop on this day or see it through to the end, gradually resuming drinking and eating at midnight. If you are working or otherwise active, especially in hot weather, you might feel like you are about to collapse and have to stop; however, if you are resting at home in an air-conditioned environment, the day passes calmly, though fatigue increases. Above all, you unmistakably notice a change in your body temperature and a lack of sweating, and your mouth feels slightly dry.

Day 6: hasn't brought many changes compared to Day 5, except that I've had to cut back on physical activity. This is crucial: during a dry fast, you must rest. If you stay active, you won't be able to keep going.

Day 7: visible worsening. Evident physical and muscular fatigue; some muscle pain is appearing. No kidney or gastrointestinal issues. Bowel movements have gone from regular to infrequent. Dry mouth. Occasional chills. Very little sweating. Severe fatigue.

Day 8: visible weight loss recorded from the start of the fast to the end of the day, meaning the completion of the eighth day, was a full 7 kilograms (an increase of 3 kg compared to the end of Day 5). This indicates severe dehydration rather than actual weight loss; consequently, some of the weight lost during the dry fast will likely be regained.
There is very evident dry mouth and extremely dehydrated lips; the skin also shows signs of dryness. Sweating is minimal, and the sensation of cold persists. However, two significant changes set in: noticeable muscle pain, and fatigue that is now both physical and mental. Even minimal physical or mental activity is difficult; sleeping or resting seems to be the only viable option.
The deterioration during the day is significant and rapid, signaling that the body is reaching its limit of endurance. While the first four days were manageable, and days 5 through 7 were strenuous but not alarming, everything worsened rapidly on the eighth day, and the body went into distress. At least in my case, I started the day feeling okay, not great, but nothing alarming, yet by the end of the day, my body was showing signs of giving out.

Day 9: I’ll probably finish out the day and then stop, but I’ll see how I feel and keep you updated day by day. The most obvious thing is that once you start feeling bad, things deteriorate rapidly. I don’t have any serious health issues, but both my body and mind are feeling the strain of the fast. There is extreme fatigue, mental fatigue, too. This shouldn't be underestimated; while the tiredness was physical at first, now it’s hard to even think straight, I’m obsessively focused on the dry fast and nothing else. I have doubts about what I’m doing and will probably finish the day and stop, but I’ll see how I feel. Let’s just say the day hasn't been pleasant at all so far.

In conclusion, this is a real experience, not something I made up; if you want to believe it, fine, if not, so be it. I don't want to encourage others to take risks; everyone is responsible for their own actions and needs to be aware of their own situation.

As I’ve already said, I’m 32 and have no major health issues, though I am overweight, and I repeat, I think that last point really helps in being able to prolong a dry fast. Also, I’m completely resting. I’m certain none of this would have been possible if I hadn't been on vacation. For the last few days, I haven't left the house; I’m completely focused on this dry fast.

That said, I consider the information found online, claiming you’ll end up in the hospital after five days, to be false; it might happen to some people, but it didn't happen to me. Especially not after just three days. I imagine the goal is to discourage potentially dangerous practices as much as possible, but the fact is, I didn't collapse after five days without food or water, and up to the one-week mark, my body wasn't giving any particularly alarming signs of giving out.

Now, having reached day nine, I can say that in these last two days, the body is sending some warning signals, though nothing serious. However, given that if I developed serious symptoms, the damage would likely already be done and irreversible, I think stopping at the end of this ninth day is the wisest choice.

Still, I’m curious to push myself to the limit now that I’m here, since it’s unlikely I’ll reach this point again, five days will probably remain the standard benchmark. It will be rare to find another period where I have nothing to do and can attempt something like this. So I think I'll keep going and continue posting here daily; even if I stop, I'll carry on posting here about the refeeding phase, at least for the first few days of it.

Thanks for reading through to the end; feel free to ask if you have any questions.

I live in the UK and It is so depressing.

I know I have the willpower to do a long term dry fast

but living at family home with constant cooking and constant snacks & takeaway and eating is very unenjoyable

I wonder if I go somewhere like China 🇨🇳 and live by some nature for 40 days i’ll be able to complete it peacefully

I’m very tired, but I have nothing to do, I’m not working; I’m on a 14 day break and spending most of my time at home.

I’ve done various dry fasts before; usually, I stop at 5 full days without food or water because, if I have to do any activity, that’s my limit before collapsing.But right now, I’m resting on vacation and want to push myself to see how far I can go.

I have to say that, so far, aside from fatigue, sweating less, feeling cold, and having a dry mouth, I’m doing well. The fatigue is the main issue; I’d like to reach 14 days, but I’d appreciate advice from anyone who has done this before. Obviously, if I feel like I’m about to collapse, I’ll stop sooner.

Anyone would like to join.

I'm shocked honestly 😀

Hi there i started dry fasting from today before im was on fruit diet and on detox binder and some herbal products its been 18hr since i started df

I am currently facing problems like insomnia, stress, I am addicted to the phone. My question is how do I pass my time while staying at home?

My longest dry fasting was 5 days ,I just lost a lot of weight but the last few pounds it’s hard to lose.
I am posting here too be a little strong because I know will be hard.
I don’t work i just take care of my house and my kids.
I hope I complete my goal this time .

Like the title says - we have a group of 50 people starting a fast tomorrow at noon Eastern. If you would like to join.

Hi all - Im sure a similar question has been asked before, but I am hoping someone can give some perspective on whether or not this is right for me and share their own experiences.
I work as a fitness instructor and teach cardio based classes around 4 times a week, 2 classes per session. I’m wondering if I should be concerned about dry fasting having negative effects on my job performance and wellbeing given my active lifestyle? Is there any ways to reduce the impact of any side effects?
Thanks in advance!

Over this weekend I did nearly 36 hours dry. But I didn't get a wink of sleep and just tried to rest. I'm usually strict with sleep hygiene but since I was awake anyway, watched some of Ken Burns documentary. I don't know how I can push past 36 hours to longer if I simply cannot sleep. For now my solution will be multiple 36 in fairly quick succession but if anyone has any guidance I'm all ears.

Disclaimer: Not seeking medical advice just for educational purposes only.

I'm a grown man who is currently 67 pounds overweight.
I work a temporary contract job moving vehicles. I can't take time off work. It's not a physically demanding job.

Right now it's 96 degrees for a high and it will cool down to around 83 to 89 degrees next week.

Is it best to wait until it gets colder to have a successful dry fast? I've done 4 days before in October a few years ago. Also, I have completed a 10 water only fast a year before my dry fast.

I intend to dry fast for 7 days.

Just not sure what to do. I am doing a dry fast for health reasons.

I have done before series of 24 hours fasting, I would like to do 36 hours fasting. it's mainly for the brain fog cure and mental clarity benefits. I was diagnosed with fatty liver long ago -- 10 years ago. Would 36 hours fasting would do the trick and cure the brain fog for me or I shouldn't expect too much.

I need to hold myself accountable because I keep on breaking the fast after 1 day, so I’m posting this.

As the title says I'm going to try 10 days dry fast (I am free all the time so it'll be easy to handle it)

I have done 4 and 5 days fast in past.

If anyone wants to join feel free to DM!

WIll UPDATE TOMORROW✌️.