Fasting is not for everyone!
''Fasting is good for your body and gives your body a rest''
Once again, why is it that some people here seem to have trouble understanding this simple notion--what worked for them might not be good for everyone; the fast you advocate might be ok for young people who are in pretty good condition overall, but it's likely to hurt people whose health is seriously compromised.
I came close to death because I have multiple allergies and chemical sensitivities; I had several anaphylactic shocks, was taken 3 times to the ER as a result , have candida,a parasite--D. Fragilis--, an overwhelmed liver, lost a tremendous amount of weight because of the candida diet and bad absorption due to leaky gut and was so gaunt and thin for a while that the only clothes that fit me were size 2--and I am nearly 5'8''.
I am inching my way back to health and am back to a size 4 finally but the last thing I need, unless I want to commit suicide, is a 49 days water fast. Before posting blanket statements, please think about how your recommendations might adversely affect people's health.