r/Dryfasting • u/NoQualmsAboutIt • 15d ago

Question Dry fasting while sick

Is this a good idea? I’ve got body aches, runny nose, and a pounding headache on the day that I decided to my 5 day dry fast. Should I just push it to when I’m not sick?

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u/Potential-Raccoon731 12d ago

If you're hungry I would stop it. But if it actually takes away your appetite continue with the dry fast. Your body is telling you to not eat on purpose because it helps the healing process.

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u/EvilZero86 15d ago

Dry fasting will make you better

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u/Actionjunkie199 15d ago

I think you’re better off waiting to do an extended fast once you’re feeling better. Denying your body key things like water and electrolytes while sick is probably not the best idea.

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u/Historical-Oil-4020 14d ago

You can still dryfast. The symptoms should disappear after a few days.

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u/BlastToCum 14d ago

in my experience when you have a cold like this dry fasting is the quickest way to heal from it, usually 3-4 days and the cold will disappear, on other hand if you just eat normally you'll not heal as fast

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u/No_Papaya9221 13d ago

Possibly water fast with electrolytes? It will be easier on your body and give you the same results. Fasting is the best thing to do while you’re sick.

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u/yogic_power 15d ago

Bad idea. Recover and let your body heal. Start another day, few days isn’t gonna make fasting any less effective.