like you I really push myself to recover, but in the end, I think being more patient is better. our bodies have taken such a beating already. I have done alot of cleansing, but never fasting. In theory it sounds great, but I really worry about the amount of punishment it will deal your body. I honestly don't know the answer, but can tell you that for me, homeopathy has been the "easiest" treatment so far... its very gentle on the body. why don't you give it a real try before you do the fast? you might be surprised, I was.