Breaking a Fast
Fasting to "completion" is generally described as fasting until the appetite returns and the tongue clears. Unfortunately, although these may occur after short fasts for acute illnesses, these classical symptoms occur only rarely in long fasts. They are not good signs to use when determining when to break a fast. There are numerous other signs that indicate when a fast should be broken and long fasts should be conducted under the care of a Professional Natural Hygienist who will be familiar with them.
Fasting for three to four days during mild, acute illnesses can be done on one's own. This period could possibly be extended to a week by those who have previously undergone long fasts without any complications under supervision. Otherwise, fasting should be done under supervision. If, while undertaking a short fast on one's own, unusual symptoms occur, or a situation develops that prevents breaking the fast early, a Professional Natural Hygienist should be consulted. This point is very important. There are all too many examples of people who, thinking fasting is always simple and straightforward, undertake a long unsupervised fast and get into trouble.