Spiritual Virtues and Benefits of Fasting
Fasting trains the will to avoid desires and keep away from sin; it helps a person to overcome his own nature and to wean himself away from his habits.
Scientists: Fasting Triggers Stem Cell Regeneration & Fights Cancer
Researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore have found evidence that fasting for one or two days a week can prevent the effects of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease.