If anything, fasting should help improve organ function because it promotes cleansing/elimination of toxins. However, there is always some risk because, during the cleansing process of fasting, the organs systems are taxed to an extent... it’s kinda like taking a few steps back (in terms of your health) in order to take huge leaps forward. This is the same principle with exercise – when you workout (or train competitively), you induce micro-tears in muscle tissue and even micro-cracks in bone tissue (hence post-workout soreness!); however, (provided you don’t overtrain and/or begin an exercise program too vigorously), you will ultimately become stronger).

Your time span seems fairly long for a first ever fast, but if you’re fairly healthy, I’d say go for it, but keep careful tab on how you feel... supposedly things get much easier after the 3rd day, and even easier after the first week.

carina,
the only thing that can cause damage to your internal organs is by starvation, and no one but no one is recommending that.
Even underweight persons have the ability to fast beneficially for up to 20 to 25 days without harm, but only with distinct benefit.
There is a Science and fine art to fasting.

You are best to do some research beforehand to allay any fears you may have.
The biggest obstacle to fasting is the "fear" of fasting.
Read this in its entirety.................
http://www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020127shelton.III/020127.toc.htm


Do not undertake a fast unless you are well-versed with the process.
Would you expect anyone to correct a fault with your car unless they knew what they were doing?

Chrisb1.

Without medical supervision of your body complications can happen on day one if you had a blood Sugar issue. But generally things can happen within three days according to what I have read from pro-fasting alternative health doctors and what I know myself on carb needs to balance fluids in the body. They also suggest to keep Water Fast to 10 days max.

I think it is safest to get a full check up before, during and after fasting. Plus you get to see results in the blood work! It cured my low iron problem.

If you are worried you could always mix your fasts for now to make it easier on the body. Try short juice or Water Fasts with raw food. I do think that doing a long fast like that for your first or beginning fast is not good for the body. It has to do so much cleaning and can make you feel ill or be ill.

Everyone has thier own set of rules on how to take it. But above all, listen to your body. It knows better than anyone. If it keeps calling to you for food that could be a sign that you should work on clean eating first for awhile and then start your longer fasting journey.

My personal experience is that a week long fast feels perfect most of the time. Not too much and not too little. I like to follow up with a raw food diet after to continue the cleansing. Thats just how I prefer it. I think you could easily juice fast as long as you wish if you had the calories and nutrients to support you. I really do not like the super wired feeling I get after a week though. Isomnia!