Re: Olivia's Update

Yes Chiron,
thank you to Mouseclick for posting Olivias comments.

I was not attempting to pre-judge her actions/motives although this comment of my own re' fasting in public, so as to earn the attention of others for self-praise, only crossed my mind.
I was being unduly critical perhaps out of concern.

However, as far as I am aware, Olivia's fasting is a fairly unique experience in so far as taking supplements is concerned on such an extended double fast, and where this could be beneficial to others; but the medical/scientific community will probably not learn anything from this (as she has has mentioned) and be extremely skeptical, as this has not been scientifically-controlled or supervised as far as I am aware.

It also remains a concern for me that the supplements she is taking are most likely masking other potential deficiencies in the nutrients that I have mentioned previously (protein/amino acids and essential fatty acids).

There are 21 Minerals, 13 Vitamins, 8 Amino Acids (10 for children), and 2 Essential Fatty Acids that are ESSENTIAL for human health. Essential nutrients do not work in isolation. They work together in harmony. This synergy gives us energy, builds new cells, tissues and preserves/maintains our health.
Deficiency of even ONE essential nutrient may impair/harm/ and ultimately damage the body's normal functions if prolonged.
For example, a deficiency of essential fatty acids in the body is revealed by symptoms such as mild but persistent fatigue to a fatal heart attack in extreme cases!!

There are also other issues such as the quality of her food reserves pre-first-fast, which would be paramount in deciding the safety of her fasts, as her refeeding period was for only one week.

I just hope that she has not allowed her religious motives to override her body's signals for nourishment and the possible return of genuine hunger, as to go beyond this point is tantamount to starvation, and even involuntary suicide.

Regards

Chrisb1.


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