The Paracelsus fasting plan
If the body's supply of food is cut off, it tries to operate as economically as possible by massively slowing its metabolism. The body's temperature drops, the activity of the thyroid gland and pancreas is reduced. Metabolism of proteins and fats is kept low, the body excretes less. But this is precisely the opposite of what the fasting patient is trying to achieve. The purpose of therapeutic fasting is to increase basal metabolism, to detoxify the body and to cleanse the tissues.
This principle is a fundamental and central element of the Paracelsus fasting plan. During his or her initial consultation with the doctor, the patient is given an exact schedule for the programme with personalized recommendations for diet and medication. The plan is adapted to the patient's state of health. The plan should be followed for two, preferably three, weeks.
