“Highly recommended!”
by
Randi Fredricks, Ph.D.
Since
prehistory, fasting has been used in various ways as a means of transformation.
As a spiritual practice, it is the oldest and most common form of asceticism
and is found in virtually every religion and spiritual tradition. In
psychology, studies have suggested that fasting can alleviate the symptoms of
some psychiatric conditions, including depression and schizophrenia.
In
medicine, fasting is one of the most promising therapies, with research
suggesting that fasting can cause certain drugs, such as chemotherapy, to work
better while reducing drug side-effects. Hunger striking, sometimes called
political fasting, may be the most powerful application of fasting. Proof of
this occurred in 1948 when Gandhi’s hunger strike caused millions of Hindus and
Muslims in India to cease their fighting.
As
a practical guide, Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. provides detailed information on the
different types of fasting, where people fast, the physiological process of
fasting, and the contraindications and criticisms of fasting. Using existing
literature and original research, Dr. Fredricks focuses on the transformative
characteristics of fasting in the contexts of psychology, medicine, and
spirituality. The relationship between fasting and transpersonal psychology is
examined, with a focus on peak experiences, self-realization, and other
exceptional human experiences. Dr. Fredricks demonstrates how fasting can be
profoundly therapeutic, create global paradigm shifts, and provide personal
mystical phenomena.
About the Author
Dr.
Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. is a researcher and practicing psychotherapist and
marriage counselor. She specializes in preventing and reversing mental health
problems through natural methods. The focus of her practice, writing and
research is on the development of models that incorporate complementary and
alternative medicine in the treatment of anxiety, depression, addiction, eating
disorders and related problems. For more than 20 years, Dr. Fredricks has been
at the forefront of addiction research.
As an advocate of using alternative and complementary medicine in combination
with traditional psychotherapeutic treatment, Dr. Fredricks' books, research,
and approach to psychotherapy have assisted people in developing more effective
personalized approaches to treating mental health. Her work has helped people
to reduce their dependence on psychotropic drugs as well as reduce medication
side effects.
Dr. Fredricks is considered a national expert in the area of fasting and
psychiatric disorders. Her discoveries in how fasting affects psychological
problems is essential for understanding the manner in which diet, nutrition,
and calorie restriction can resolve these issues.
In addition to her work in the area of mental health counseling, Dr. Fredricks
is an award-winning artist and designer. She maintains a number of blogs on
natural medicine and mental health, cinema therapy, and the therapeutic use of
film. Her dedication to helping people develop personal and shared exceptional
human experiences speaks to these lifelong interests. She lives and works in
San Jose, California. To learn more about her work, visit her website at http://www.DrRandiFredricks.com.
Connect
with Dr. Fredricks…
Book’s website: http://fastingexperience.com
Author’s website: http://drrandifredricks.com
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