Re: Starting Day 1 of X

Mouseclick is right latinmess,

excessive and forced water-drinking during any stage of a fast is counter-productive, as this will only add an additional burden to the body, (especially the Kidneys) as is the case when the body is burdened with anything of excess.
It is also a fallacy to think (as they do in some circles) that excess water-drinking will facilitate in the removal of more toxins than would otherwise be the case.
I would not really advise you or anyone else to do so...............

Dr H M Shelton......
"When food is not taken the need for water is lessened and there is a corresponding lessening of thirst. Although it is asserted by many fasting advocates that drinking large quantities of water, despite lack of desire for it, increases elimination, I have seen no proof of this, while, my own experience fails to substantiate the assertion."

"Both Carrington and Macfadden advocate drinking more water than thirst calls for while fasting. Mr. Carrington advocates drinking water as a means of relieving morbid sensations in the stomach, that may arise during the early part of a fast. Water-drinking for this purpose is the use of water as a palliative and not to serve any need of the body. Water taken in excess of need must be thrown out speedily lest the excess result in harm, and it does not occasion any increase in the elimination of toxins.
This is a mistake that the early Hygienists--Graham, Jennings, Trall, Alcott, etc.--did not make. They frowned upon much water drinking. The fact is that there is neither need for so much water, nor benefit from taking it. Drinking water as a mere matter of routine is not advisable. One may rely upon the instinct of thirst to tell him when he should drink and how much. Drink when thirsty. Do not drink when not thirsty."

http://www.soilandhealth.org/02/0201hyglibcat/020127shelton.III/020127.ch29.htm


Regards

Chrisb1.