A bit off-topic,

but related to the water fast, since this would be ideal pre-or post water fasting, to build up mineral reserves. Look into ginger, (for anti-inflammation, and all sorts of other good things) kale,(the k is for "king" of greens), celery (but organic only, the non-organic has upwards of 33 (!!)pesticide residues: and that means IN the celery). Dandelion greens for liver cleansing... The bitter are good for liver and gallbladder. The greens that have tough ribs (like the kale)are good for bone-building. I like lots of garlic in my juice, as well as green onions. So then, parsley. (antidotes the garlic smell) Jalapenos. All sorts of greens. Lemon, including the white pith--but not the peel unless it's organic.(If you don't have a good juicer for parsley and kale then making a green sauce or soup is the next best thing, blending it.

Then, what some people do, who like to go further into the realm of Juice Feasting, is add tinctures to their juices. Like milk thistle, or Echinacea(the classic immune booster). For most of us, and esp. anyone with any kind of disease or pathogen, the liver is under stress, often very burdened, so think liver-nourishing. Also, apples. They really are the 'anti-doctor healer': malic acid, for the liver and gallbladder,(dissolving stones), pectin, for the joints, etc. etc.


best, Chiron