Avoiding food for religious or health reasons has been around for millennia. But while God may appreciate the sacrifice, how does it affect the body? Join Josh and Chuck to find if fasting actually can be healthy or if it's as bad an idea as it sounds.
Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating world of fasting, exploring everything from ancient religious traditions to modern medical uses. They break down why different faiths fast - from Buddhist purification rituals to Jewish Yom Kippur observances to the month-long Ramadan - and explain what actually happens to your body when you stop eating, including some surprising side effects like hallucinations and seriously bad breath. The hosts also tackle the controversial topics of fasting for weight loss, medical fasting before procedures, and the dramatic history of hunger strikes as political protest.
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