Well, we don't know anything about her, i.e. age, weight height medical history. And to be honest none of us here are doctors, so there is little point in you giving the information 2nd hand. She may not even be entirely open with you.

If I were her I would go see a doctor and tell him the truth, especially is she has some medical history.

Or ask her to come on this forum herself and ask questions, which is really what she should have done before starting a fast.

I don't know what she is fasting either, do you know why?

You said the problems started just "late into day one"

Sounds like something other than the fast has caused her problems.

Something previously eaten? Possibly an ulcer?

Not really sure. But if she was having problems the same day she started the fast, thats kind of quick to already have issues that are not directly correlated with fasting detox.

I'd suggest seeing a doctor as well if the pain continues. If she does start a juice fast, drink low acidic juices.

"Bone pain" certainly sounds like a concern in one so young. At any rate, it and the headaches suggest an acidic condition.(inflammation) I think people can be reluctant to give you opinions given the stomach pain and vomiting. That's an unusual experience for (so early in) a water fast, (according to my research) although many things are possible. I did a 29 day fast this past summer and all was well, all the way through. **edit:i did a lot of reading beforehand, and had done a number of Liver Flushes and some anti- parasite herbs. Additionally, I have regular BMs, usually three a day.

My opinion is that with the headaches, there might well be some liver congestion... can only say *might* be. That could make you feel pretty crappy, when you suddenly take away food. personally, I try to stay away from doctors, which is what brought me finally to things like liver flushing, and the water fast.


If I were her I'd stop the smartwater--this is a *product* that is aimed at a body that's still eating and might be subject to some high and low swings. The body *left to a simple water fast* knows how to balance itself. The ingestion of these electrolytes (in the smartwater)are probably quite confusing to the system. I'd try the distilled - or spring- water for a day and see how that goes. (be aware that if you buy it it can sit on the shelf for a long time--try to get it form somewhere where it moves fast)

i went for most of the 29 days on spring water, because that's what I had. On the few days when i couldn't face it, I switched to distilled.

PS--how well she was eliminating before this fast would have some bearing on her experience. Sounds like there could be quite a lot of congestion--including in the liver.



Chiron

TRY WARM WATER INSTEAD. I HOPE SHE IS NOT USING WATER FROM REFRIGERATOR.

Archus