Dry fasting according to Shchennikov - description of the method, its advantages and disadvantages

When you choose a fasting method, you want to know all the subtleties and differences of each method. Cleansing the body according to Shchennikov is not without its own characteristics that must be observed during cleansing. The entrance to fasting consists of eating exclusively raw vegetables and fruits, which are not recommended to be mixed in one meal. The preparatory stage takes 2 days, the hunger itself is dry.

The time of dry fasting is limited; the Shchennikov method has a limit of 11 days. A complete cleansing of the body cannot last less than 5 days.

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CALCULATORS FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT

An important difference, in addition to refusing fluids and food, is staying awake at night. Also watch your breathing, inhale and exhale through your nose. Reduce the load on your body during fasting. The exit, as with strict diets, is smooth; you cannot immediately load the body with work.

During the famine, the gastrointestinal tract will decrease in size (stomach and intestines), and it will be difficult for it to absorb and process food in the volumes that you introduced before the famine. If you abruptly switch to your usual diet, the lost kilograms will return, and most importantly, the health benefits will be lost. New problems may arise.

Healing abstinence Shchennikov

Shchennikov’s “Healing Abstinence” method is based on the author’s independent research and the practice of hunger. The method received a patent and was tested in medical institutions. According to a representative of alternative medicine, the dry fasting method is not new, but unique to our time.

Dry fasting according to Shchennikov varies in duration, courses are designed for 7, 9 and 11 days. Despite the different durations, the cleaning cycles are designed for the same purposes:

• Stimulation of immune processes;
• Protection from harmful environmental factors (both external and internal);
• Getting rid of chronic diseases;
• Restoring the regenerative and preparative functions of the body;
• Prevention of hypothetical dysfunction in the body;
• Antioxidant action;
• Getting rid of excess fat deposits;
• Fighting addictions (nicotine, alcohol, etc.);
• Improving the functioning of the body.

Dry fasting according to Shchennikov, lasting up to 7 days, can be carried out without medical supervision. From 7 to 11 days, it is worth cleansing the body under the supervision of a doctor or people who often practice fasting for more than 11 days.

Effect on the body

Those who have tried dry therapeutic fasting according to L. A. Shchennikov respond with grateful reviews. Everyone is rapidly losing weight, getting rid of chronic diseases, and embarking on a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition. There are very few people dissatisfied with the technique.

In his works, Leonid Aleksandrovich describes in detail how the body is renewed and rejuvenated.

First, the fat burning process starts. Without receiving external nutrition, the body has to use up its own reserves. Few people know, but those same wonderful stem cells that are used in rejuvenation procedures are stored precisely in the fat layer. As a result of fasting, they are released and begin to perform their immediate functions - slowing down aging.

Secondly, healthy cells wake up from sleep and start self-regeneration processes, and dead cells are eliminated so as not to clog the body. This is how organs heal from old diseases.

Thirdly, there is a large-scale cleansing of the body from toxins and other harmful debris.

The method of dry fasting according to Shchennikov differs from others in that attention is focused on these three points, and all the author’s advice is aimed at enhancing the effects of rejuvenation, regeneration and cleansing. The proof is an interesting fact: in 1980, Leonid Aleksandrovich spent 10 days without food and water. After this, his acquaintances and even close people did not recognize him: he not only lost 15 kg, but also began to look many years younger.

If you follow all his recommendations exactly, the results promise to be impressive:

• acceleration of metabolism;
• weight loss;
• improvement of the condition of skin, hair, nails;
• cleansing of toxins and “dead” water;
• activation of mental activity;
• normalization of digestion, kidney and liver function;
• getting rid of edema;
• elimination of cholesterol plaques;
• strengthening the immune system;
• pressure stabilization.

Results largely depend on the duration of abstinence and health status. But most importantly, Shchennikov’s fast is a unique opportunity for every person to believe in their own strength and grow spiritually.

Entering fasting

In order not to harm the body by a sudden change in diet, it is necessary to properly prepare it. Entering hunger according to Shchennikov goes like this:

• Animal proteins (meat, fish, poultry) are excluded from the diet.
• 5 days before the start of dry fasting, it is recommended to switch to a raw food diet. Raw food diet is a diet in which only vegetables and fruits are consumed without heat treatment; dairy products are not allowed. It is better to avoid nuts and honey. However, the method prescribes the use of boiled beets as an exception.
• After the intestines have acted (cleansing the gastrointestinal tract naturally), you are allowed to begin fasting.

Taking medications during hunger also stops; this should be done gradually. If you are seriously dependent on drugs (diabetes, cancer, respiratory diseases), reduce abstinence from food and water to 24-36 hours.

Dry fasting should not be practiced while taking medications.

If you really want to try the fasting method, then gradually reduce the dose of medications. Carefully monitor your condition; if there are acute reactions and the body refuses to work properly without medication, stop.

Distinctive features

What's the secret? According to the evidence of modern scientists, so-called stem cells are stored in the fat layer of a person throughout his life. By breaking down fats, the body releases these cells. They are used by the body to restore affected areas and provide comprehensive rejuvenation.

During the process, all internal systems experience stress. Thus:

• strengthens your own immunity
• all cells and vessels are cleaned
• blood is cleansed
• general hormonal levels return to normal

Each healthy cell of the body, in conditions of hunger, starts the process of self-healing. Together, the organs are healed and accumulated deposits of waste and toxins are removed. Deformed (dead) cells are brought out due to enhanced cleaning during periods of hunger.

Unlike not eating with the use of water, all blood becomes purer. The lymphatic system is freed from pathogenic substances, organizing its own ecosystem.

But it is worth noting that without water it is much more difficult to remove toxins. If you exercise incorrectly, there is a risk of serious harm to your health.

Preparation period

Preparation for fasting according to Shchennikov should begin two days before practice. The author of the method considers the psychological and moral attitude to be the most important aspect. You should rid yourself of any shocks and remain in a state of inner harmony. It is recommended to exclude:

• watching TV
• listening to the radio
• Reading books
• communication by mobile phone
• stressful conversations

It is necessary to remain in a meditative state and tune in to the upcoming practice.

Nutrition should focus exclusively on raw plant foods. It is necessary to eliminate all thermally processed foods from the diet, as well as ingredients from the animal industry:

• meat, fish, poultry
• eggs
• dairy products
• porridge
• legumes
• mushrooms

The body must first be cleansed. You also need to do two cleansing enemas. Thus, the intestines will be freed from internal mucus and accumulation of toxins. The night before, it is recommended to drink only water and tune in for the coming day.

Correct daily routine

While in the cold, contact with any sources of moisture is prohibited: washing hands, brushing teeth, showering, taking baths, walking in the rain.

The whole day should pass in a measured manner. Try to talk as little as possible and save energy for internal processes. Do mental exercise, walk and even meditate. You should breathe exclusively through your nose to maximize the purification of the inhaled air.

An approximate daily routine could be as follows:

• 9-10 am - rise
• 11-14 days - walking outside, saturating the body with fresh air
• 14-16 days - intellectual stress, creation
• 16-18 pm - physical exercise (best done under the supervision of a specialist)
• 18-22 pm - evening sleep
• 22-6 am - physical activity, walks in the fresh air, creative activity
• 6-10 am - morning sleep

I draw your attention: According to Shchennikov’s method, the night time of the day is considered a period of active activity. There are two periods for sleep - in the morning and in the evening. At night you should do your household chores, meditate and walk.

Smart way out

One of the most important and serious physical processes. The way out of hunger should be approached as carefully and carefully as possible. For complete recovery, 4-5 days are enough.

1. Day. Carry out in clean water. In the afternoon, take a warm shower. You are allowed to drink fruit juices and decoctions.
2. Day. Fresh fruits and vegetables are added. Consume in small portions.
3. Day. The diet includes cooked plant foods. 50% of the menu should consist of fresh fruits.
4. Day. The addition of animal products and nuts is allowed.
5. Day. You can switch to traditional nutrition

Everyday mode

It is important to rearrange your lifestyle during fasting so that it is inactive and sedentary. The body has nowhere to take energy from, so it should not be expended in large quantities.

• Remove food and water from visibility, try not to think about food;
• Avoid sexual intercourse;
• Breathe through your nose, reduce verbal communication with people to nothing;
• Do not spit out saliva, try not to clean your mouth, do not rinse your mouth;
• Do not make sudden movements, try to be smooth and less energy-consuming;
• Take a shower whose water temperature is below room temperature;
• Don’t lie down too much, find a non-disturbing activity: embroidery, knitting, reading, etc.;
• Do not show that you are practicing dry fasting, people may lose their mood. It is better to retire while following the course.
• Wear light clothing, linen is a good option;
• Walk without shoes more;
• At night, try to be outdoors, be it walking or reading on the veranda (balcony);
• Ventilate the room; the air should not be stagnant;
• Follow the recommendations.

Schedule

• 6:00 – 12:00 – sleep;
• 12:00 – 14:00 – cool shower and walking;
• 14:00 – 17:00 – activities that you like, communication (not verbal);
• 17:00 – 19:00 – entries in a diary with the results of the course, creative activities;
• 19:00 – 23:00 – sleep or rest;
• 23:00 – 6:00 – cool shower, walk.

Recommendations for conducting

Many people prefer Shchennikov’s technique because it allows you to fast without pain. Everything in it is so thought out that the side effects do not go beyond the limits of tolerance, since both morally and physically the person is ready for the tests. He knows that they are all symptoms of healing. To endure them and the pangs of hunger and thirst, you need to follow the recommendations of Leonid Alexandrovich.

You need to start with a one-day 24-hour fast. Repeat it several times with a break of 4-5 days. Next, try the 36-hour. Also do several repetitions. After 2-3 weeks, prepare yourself mentally for two days of abstinence, practice it with arbitrary breaks until it is easily tolerated.

As you can see, there are no clear schemes or deadlines, and this is another advantage of the method. You move to the next step when you yourself consider it necessary. And you also determine the duration of breaks between hunger strikes yourself (but not less than 4 days, since that is how long the exit lasts).

In order for the healing processes to begin, you need to wait for an acidotic crisis. According to Shchennikov, it occurs on the 9th day of dry fasting. Its signs:

• increased body temperature (especially the head) with cold extremities;
• semi-fainting state;
• vomit;
• heavy menstruation outside the cycle in women;
• tachycardia.

All these unpleasant sensations must be perceived as signs of complete recovery. To relieve them, the healer recommends sitting in a bath with water at room temperature and breathing cool fresh air at night.

Daily regime

In the daily routine that Shchennikov recommends following during fasting, you will probably be surprised by being awake at night. This is the regime that the healer considers optimal for the functioning of the body in conditions of abstinence from food and water.

Other nuances

1. Remove food and water from sight.
2. Refrain from intimacy.
3. Breathe through your nose. Talk as little as possible, keeping your mouth closed. Don't spit. Do not rinse your mouth or brush your teeth.
4. To save energy. Do not make sudden movements. Don't play sports.
5. Recommended activities: knitting, embroidery, drawing, reading, yoga, auto-training, prayer.
6. Keep yourself in control. Do not be nervous. Avoid bad thoughts and conflicts. Be humble and modest.
7. Wear light, loose clothing made from natural fabrics. It should not squeeze the body.
8. Walk barefoot.
9. Constantly ventilate the room. Breathe fresh air as much and often as possible.
10. Don't do enemas.

You can practice long-term dry fasting (5 days or more) no more than once every six months.

Feelings during the course (11 days)

1. It is important to overcome the psychological barrier and get ready for further dry fasting. On the first day, people often feel fear, fear of new things and hunger. Symptoms of malaise appear, which is even more frightening. Dizziness, weakness, nausea are normal reactions of the body. Symptoms are more severe in men. Weight loss will be 1 or 1.5 kg, depending on the initial one. It is recommended to keep a diary of your hunger.
2. If the psychological barrier remains from the first day, then most likely the same symptoms will be observed: dizziness, nausea, malaise. On the second day, both hunger and thirst appear, both feelings must be overcome by doing something exciting. You can try to get rid of cravings for food and water with the help of auto-training.
3. On the third day, the body should get used to the new regime and switch to nutrition from internal reserves. The feeling of hunger and thirst will weaken. During this period, blood pressure often drops, and black spots appear before the eyes. Try to move smoothly and slowly; sudden movements will make your head feel more dizzy.
4. Your blood pressure still drops and you may develop a mild fever. Douches and walking barefoot are recommended, do not forget about a cool shower.
5. Diseased organs begin to send signals to the brain, which causes discomfort in the body. You need to be prepared for these painful sensations in advance; you can suppress them only with a rubbing massage or willpower. Body temperature is elevated due to the fight against disease. Pay close attention to your pain, write it down in a diary, remain nonjudgmental, and take a cool shower.
6. Increased sense of smell, smells seem unpleasant. Lower back pain may occur due to lack of physical activity. Move more than you sit, but remember to be slow and fluid. On this day, it is recommended to ventilate the room more often and walk outside (especially when it is raining or foggy outside). Watch your thoughts, do not indulge hunger and thirst.
7. The day is characterized by normalization of the condition. The emotional background improves, relief is felt. Urine acquires a dark, brown color, which is how the body gets rid of poisons.
8. It often manifests itself as a coating on the tongue, a bitter taste in the mouth. There is an increase or decrease in heart rate. Irritability will appear, which can be eliminated through self-hypnosis and auto-training. It is recommended to tie your mouth while you sleep, and continue to do this until the end of the course.
9. Headache, fever, increased body temperature, it needs to be cooled using the usual methods. Vomiting or menstruation may appear, everything happens due to the cleansing of the body. The heart rate increases, the extremities become cold.
10. Alienation occurs, relief is complete or partial. Time passes slowly, the body has overcome the crisis and continues internal cleansing.
11. You must complete the method at the same hour at which you started it 11 days ago. Prepare to leave the post.

Contraindications to the use of dry fasting according to Shchennikov.

- severe diseases of the nervous system, such as: epilepsy, schizophrenia, manic-depressive syndrome, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hereditary mental disorders, severe head injuries; after a severe concussion - only short courses of 1-3-5 days; encephalitis, toxoplasmosis, other inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system, cerebral palsy, brain tumors;

- pregnancy and lactation; - hypothyroidism and thyrotoxicosis; - diseases of the inner ear, including those with previous infection; - severe body weight deficiency; - oncological diseases of the 3rd and 4th, metastases, condition after chemotherapy and radiation therapy - acute renal failure, acute infectious kidney diseases; - hemophilia, thrombophlebitis; thrombosis;

— condition after a large-focal myocardial infarction, heart failure of the third degree, chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system;

— individual intolerance to fasting without liquid;

- reluctance of the patient to use fasting.

- children under 9 years old.

At its core, Healing Abstinence can be classified as dry fasting, in which contact with water, washing, and water procedures are allowed.

There are also some peculiarities.

The author is against enemas before fasting. It is best to undergo a cleanse with a plant-based diet.

During fasting, enemas are also not practiced.

During fasting, it is recommended to slightly change the daily routine - walk at night in order to fill the body with moisture from the air.

Swimming and baths are also urgently needed, and their duration can be very significant, since the body begins to absorb water through the skin, creating a kind of counterflow of fluid in the body.

It is recommended to start the practice of fasting according to Shchenikov with one-day dry fasting for 24-36 hours once a week, followed by proper exit and nutrition with dairy and plant foods. Once every 2-3 months you can do dry fasting for a period of 3-5 days. To cure serious illnesses, you will need to fast for 9-11 days. It is better to do this under the supervision of a specialist.

Practical advice from the author on psychological preparation for taking a course of Healing Abstinence at home and in hospital.

The main principle of Healing Abstinence is the voluntary desire to undergo a course of healing using this method. Naturally, this is an individual decision for everyone; no one can force you to heal. The beginning of the course is preliminary, one two weeks before the course, physical and psychological preparation.

To start, I recommend abstaining from eating and drinking for 36 hours. This will help you believe in your own strength to complete a long course, and will also give you your first experience. Do not notify anyone about this, since 36-hour abstinence does not require additional preparation. Then go through three days of abstinence, which will also not be as difficult as

imagined. The main thing is to overcome the psychological barrier and fear of abstinence. People are always afraid of the unknown. All life is unknown, do not be afraid of fear itself. Those who overcome fear proceed to the second stage - long-term Healing Abstinence.

Naturally, to complete a long course you must have a positive attitude towards success. You must be confident in your abilities, because many people have been able to do this, why can’t you? Popular wisdom says: “The weak look for a reason, the strong act.”

Desire to be healed, desire to overcome unbelief itself - and your life will begin to change immediately! To consolidate your attitude and faith, I suggest using auto-training.

1. I will endure the entire planned course of Healing Abstinence without liquid or food.
2. I believe in healing.
3. I want nothing more than healing.
4. I believe in myself, etc.

Prepare, write, if necessary, what you will tell yourself before starting the course, what is right for you - in simple but decisive, affirming language.

You should know that the cycle of Healing Abstinence can be interrupted at any stage without any damage to health. However, I recommend that you be consistent in your thoughts and actions. So, if you, for example, are set on a 7-day abstinence, you should not, until the end of the course, allow thoughts like “there’s not much left until completion, a day earlier, a day later, what’s the difference...

“Remember that there is a difference, and a significant one. Every day certain processes occur in the body, and since this method involves achieving maximum results in the shortest possible time, it is important to consistently follow all recommendations for Healing Abstinence. Do not give in to temptations, be stronger than them, because you have already found the strength to start. Don't stop halfway!

When pouring, as well as at the sight of liquid, do not forget that “a spoonful of water violates continence.” Indeed, is it worth losing so much of what you have already acquired and discrediting your own results because of a fleeting passion for thought?

Let me say briefly - you know that you can interrupt the course at any moment without harm to your health, but there is no need to think about it all the time. The main thing is not to forget that you are a person and your thoughts and actions depend on you, and not the other way around.

If you have difficulties in overcoming possible further psychological barriers, I recommend picking up this book and re-reading it again, reading about the experiences of other people who successfully practice this method for healing from ailments. During the period of Healing Abstinence, I also recommend reading spiritual literature. At the end of the book for Orthodox Christians there are short excerpts from the Teachings of the great elder schemamonk and archimandrite Paisius Velichkovsky.

Remember: the first experience is the most difficult, but it opens up new boundaries for you, new opportunities in life. Without trying it, you can’t form an idea about anything! Be brave!

Overcome uncertainty, overcome illness, and you will reach a new level of life. Which one? Find out for yourself!

Be prepared for the fact that daily weight loss will be about 1 kg, and for a full 11-day course - 10-12 kg. I hope this information will please people who want to get rid of body fat and excess weight, and will further stimulate them to take action, since this problem is not the least important in our lives.

But what to do if you are, as they say, skin and bones? Or if, due to an illness, you have already lost enough weight and are afraid to lose it further? Don't be afraid of this. Firstly, a person without harm to health (and this is a confirmed medical fact) can lose up to 45% of body weight from the generally accepted norm.

Secondly, even with loss of appetite due to certain diseases, as well as psycho-emotional conditions, depression after completing the course in 100% of patients, and this is absolutely certain, healthy appetite is certainly restored along with a bright surge in positive perception of the world around us. The body self-regulates in accordance with the laws of nature.

Remember that during the course of Healing Maintenance, the body self-regulates the flow of moisture through hyperemic skin while taking a cold shower or bath and through the respiratory system while walking in fresh (preferably night, containing a high percentage of ozone) air due to the condensation of cooled air vapor on the skin and respiratory organs.

Therefore, it is very important to follow a regimen of air baths and periodic dousing. Pouring can be used 2 – 4 times a day, with cool or cold water exclusively. The fact that being in the fresh air, especially at night, and dousing yourself with cool or cold water brings tangible benefits and relief, you can see already on the first day of performing the technique. The skin begins to “breathe”, feeding on moisture, as “reverse” processes occur in the body, focused not on secretion, but on absorption.

Pouring cold water with a natural decrease in the body’s cold threshold already on the third day “works” favorably for hardening and strengthening the body. Don't be afraid to catch a cold. During the period of Healing Abstinence this is almost impossible. Even unprepared people can perform water procedures outdoors already on the 3-4th day of completing the course, despite the weather conditions. Colds are excluded.

So, following a regimen and being in the fresh air, taking a cool shower will bring you double the health benefits, as well as a qualitatively new perception of yourself and the environment in a closer connection with natural processes.

While completing a long course of Healing Abstinence, I recommend taking a vacation and seclusion. Do not allow excessive “guardianship” on the part of your loved ones if, out of ignorance, they cannot accept your decision to abstain from liquids and food for some time. It’s good to have like-minded people around you who support you on your path to health.

Unfortunately, there are examples of rejection on the part of unprepared people, those for whom the very words abstinence and fasting are something incomprehensible or even unacceptable. Don’t forget about people’s fear of the unknown, so don’t argue for a long time, trying to convince someone at any cost. If you do not have the opportunity to be alone during the course, try to gently convince your family and friends that you appreciate their care, but you need to take care of yourself not in word, but in deed.

Ask them to help you refrain from temptations and support you. I'm sure they won't be able to refuse you this. If you abstain in a house where there is someone else besides you, stay in a separate room, preferably with a balcony, in order to have direct access to fresh air (this applies primarily to large cities).

If conditions permit, take a course of Healing Abstinence in nature, in the mountains or in the countryside - this is the best thing you can do. Nature will support you. During the period of Abstinence, save energy and do not waste it on talking. For your information, an opera singer loses from 3 to 5 kg of “live” weight in 3 hours of work on stage, and the work of a lecturer is comparable in energy consumption to physical activity.

Exit from dry fasting

You should end your fast carefully, having carefully read the recommendations. Termination is extended for 4 days.

• Day one : Take a head of cabbage, grate it and eat it. Prepare a salad from grated vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, cabbage), do not add tomatoes, refrain from salt and spices. One meal no more than 200 grams. Eat food every 2-3 hours. On the first day, about 1000 calories should come out. Drink exclusively clean water and herbal decoctions. You shouldn’t be overzealous with the liquid; 1.5 liters on the first day is enough. Your weight on this day should increase by 0.5-1 kg.
• The second day goes the same way as the first. Vegetable and fruit juices are recommended for consumption; the energy value of the diet can increase to 1200 kcal. It is allowed to increase fluid intake to 2 liters.
• On the third day , the body is almost restored, liquids are allowed to be drunk in the usual amount, excluding hot drinks. Eat no more than 1.5 kg of vegetables and fruits per day, you can add 100-200 grams. of bread.
• On the fourth day, you can introduce legumes and nuts into your food, the body is completely restored and ready to switch to its usual diet.

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Contraindications to the use of dry fasting according to Shchennikov.

- children under 9 years old.

Healing fasting according to Shchennikov is prohibited for the following diseases and conditions:

• hypotension;
• pregnancy, breastfeeding;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• acute form of tuberculosis;
• hepatitis;
• malignant tumor;
• thrombosis;
• skin injuries, wounds;
• liver, kidney failure;
• heart failure of 2-3 degrees.

It is necessary for patients with mental illness, stage 2–3 diabetes mellitus, children aged 14–16 years when hormonal changes in the body occur, elderly people, weakened or bedridden patients to give up fasting. This method is contraindicated for thin people, because weight loss in a week can be 7–10 kg. When you refuse to eat and are thin, you often develop anorexia, exhaustion, fainting and dehydration.

The practice of dry fasting is prohibited for people:

• pregnant women
• underweight
• with kidney disease
• those suffering from thrombosis

Before using any type of fasting, consult your doctor! Improper use of one or another technique can lead to irreparable consequences. We do not take any responsibility for your actions.

Indications:

• stones in the gall bladder, kidneys;
• elevated cholesterol levels;
• bronchial asthma;
• hypertension;
• vegetative-vascular dystonia;
• oncology in the initial stages;
• decreased immunity;
• severe intoxication of the body;
• excess weight;
• swelling;
• hepatitis;
• angina pectoris and other diseases.

Contraindications:

• pregnancy, lactation;
• weight deficiency;
• kidney diseases;
• thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, hemophilia;
• problems with the central nervous system, traumatic brain injury, encephalitis, toxoplasmosis;
• hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis;
• oncology in an advanced state;
• rehabilitation after radiation and chemotherapy;
• age up to 9 years.

Despite the fact that Shchennikov’s method is simple and can be practiced at home, it is not recommended to do this without consulting a specialized specialist. All indications and contraindications are relative. Each body may react differently. Therefore, it is best to contact Leonid Aleksandrovich himself (contacts are available on the official website of his center) and consult with him. Or get permission for this method of recovery from your attending physician.

Your feedback, comments, questions

• Katya Lycheva
  I am not against cleansing the body and a healthy lifestyle. I myself go on a vegetable diet from time to time, more often in winter. But what Shchennikov proposes does not fit into any gates. Dry fasting for five days is killing your own body. Several such sessions, and you can turn yourself into an old woman. In five days without water you can either die or lose your kidneys. I recommend modifying the method. Do not completely give up liquids, but take only vegetable juices. But not store-bought ones with preservatives. The juice must be freshly squeezed, preferably carrot or apple.

Shchennikov - who is he?

Leonid Alexandrovich is one of the most unique people of our time. He is notable for being able to set a world record for dry fasting. His practice continued for a full 21 days.

The healer himself carried out repeated experiments on himself in an attempt to find the optimal method of healing the body. He practiced standard vegetarianism, self-hypnosis, yoga, meditation, and a raw food diet. The practitioner considers dry fasting to be the pinnacle of his development.

Shchennikov was born in the Urals back in 1932. From birth, he was actively interested in life and the structure of the world around him.

Due to a lack of information, I had to try all the healing mechanisms myself. 2, 3, 5, 20-day practices of non-eating were tested by Shchennikov on his body. A risky step, wouldn't you agree?

Already in 1997, Leonid Aleksandrovich’s system began to be implemented in clinics in the Soviet Union. The specialist opened his own health school in the city of Kislovodsk. The “dry fasting” (dh) system was patented, which turned out to be a sensation for the entire scientific world. Official medicine has accepted and publicly published all the positive aspects of abstaining from food.

One of the author’s famous works is his book “Healing System According to Leonid Shchennikov. Healing Abstinence from Liquids and Food.” In it, he describes in detail all the processes that take place in the body during fasting. Gives step-by-step recommendations for various recovery cycles.

Reviews

Oksana, 25 years old, Serov: “Fasting according to Shchennikov is an effective method for self-medication. I used him several times, and the results were always excellent. The human body consists of 80% water, and by abstaining from food, all pathological water is eliminated. I got rid of many diseases and lost some weight.”

Dmitry, 31 years old, Izhevsk: “I have experience of fasting, but water fasting, in which the feeling of hunger is several times stronger. On dry conditions you don’t feel this, all thoughts are only about water. But walks and cold douches come to the rescue. The effect of this method is good.”

Elena, 35 years old, Volgograd: “Dry fasting is an excellent method that helps get rid of many diseases. I have been suffering from hypertension and pancreatitis for a long time. I tried to fast, but only lasted a week. My goal is 11 days. But even in this case, a good result is visible. My health has improved."

Irina, 47 years old, Tver: “A year ago I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and endometriosis. An operation was performed, during which tissue samples were taken for histology. 10 days after surgery, they called and said that cancer cells had been found in the uterus. Everything swam before my eyes, but I pulled myself together and began to look for various methods of treatment. I came across information about dry fasting and decided to try it.

Although it is contraindicated in oncology, I consulted with people who had such problems and who motivated me to fight. I did an 11-day course, and after a month's break I still fasted for 7 days. It was hard. After the tests, the doctors said that everything was fine - they found nothing.”

Nuance

Currently, in the Russian Federation it is allowed to conduct health-improving courses, both at the level of medical institutions and as an independent practice. New techniques are being created, already studied methods are being improved, but it is important to remember that the basis of all this is the almost forty years of work of Leonid Aleksandrovich Shchennikov.

They are written in the style of keeping a diary on behalf of the author, in which he wrote a description of his personal experience of fasting day by day, at several intervals. Also, practical recommendations and rules for breaking fasting are given for every day.

Such alternative medicine will help remove waste and toxins from the body, start the process of tissue regeneration and rejuvenation, and also improve sensory systems such as vision, smell and hearing. It is noted that, along with the physical state, thoughts also undergo changes, they become purer and clearer, the soul is purified. In this book you can find answers to questions regarding longevity, healing and improvement of the human body.