Complete Guide to Fasting and Its Health Benefits Fasting has been practiced in almost every religion including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam. Even Hippocrates from ancient Greece believed fasting helped the body heal. Muslims fast during Ramadan from dawn to sunset, while Hindus fast for 9 days during Navratri. Such practices gave scientists clues about the health...

Complete Guide to Fasting and Its Health Benefits Fasting has been practiced in almost every religion including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam. Even Hippocrates from ancient Greece believed fasting helped the body heal. Muslims fast during Ramadan from dawn to sunset, while Hindus fast for 9 days during Navratri. Such practices gave scientists clues about the health...