Weight Loss: 140 lbs during a juice fasting of 40 days
By: Bermuda Hills Writing Institute 
A diet of natural foods combined with juice and water fasting returned my health and freedom. The disease crippling me was chronic hepatitis. Drug abuse began at age thirteen, and after years of serious addiction, I contracted hepatitis, a frustrating and very painful illness. My liver deteriorated as the years progressed, my other filtering organs (kidney and spleen) were caused to be overworked, thus damaging them, causing even more pain. A diet of natural foods combined with juice and water fasting My suffering lasted sixteen years. My liver was swollen to the size of a football. The liver is the largest cleansing organ, and does not have space for swelling. Swelling causes constant irritating pain which is felt from the rib cage to the stomach. Hepatitis is unforgettable as the irritation is constant. My life became very dismal and without hope. I was 270 lbs., a burned out addict desperately to rid myself of a massive chemical intake. I needed 20 to 30 tranquilizers a day so I would not lose my sanity. I had uncontrollable emotions. My nerves felt like electrical wires on overload. I did not know what to do, so I phoned Tom, a friend I have not seen the past years. He offered to help and welcomed me to his house.
After I slept for a few days, I realized how my rebellious spirit had grossly complicated my life. I had played the role of someone else for 20 years, someone who was invincible, ruthless and tough. An empty barren soul remained. I agonized over the loss of my family and I was flooded in tears , it wouldn't' stop. A victim with only me to blame. Massive depression controlled life, and I thought Tom would help if I moved in, seeing painful reality was something I could not stop. Tom listened to my sad story for several nights. My insides would have exploded if my all my pent up anguish had not found an outlet.
The changes were remarkable after 20 days of juice fasting. Although I was not cured, I continued fasting because of the results.
After 40 days of juice fasting, there was a metamorphosis from a sickly, unstable human into someone vibrant with health and well being. I shed 100 pounds which gradually built my self-esteem. This bloating was caused by the retention of large amounts of body fluids. Due to the drugs and a damaged liver, my body could not release these fluids. After the 40 days my weight had dropped to 170 lbs.,whatever had caused the bloating had healed. The swelling of my liver completely disappeared. My mind had clarity and stability. For the first time in years, tranquilizers were no longer needed. I thanked God that drugs had not caused permanent damage to my mind. If a butterfly 
could speak of the changes from a crawling insect into a multi-colored, graceful, flying creation, it would express my heart. I got back what drugs took away from me.
The power of addiction was broken by juice fasting, prayer, the grace of God, and the love of a friend. I was never this close to God in spirit.
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By: Bermuda Hills Writing Institute 
A diet of natural foods combined with juice and water fasting returned my health and freedom. The disease crippling me was chronic hepatitis. Drug abuse began at age thirteen, and after years of serious addiction, I contracted hepatitis, a frustrating and very painful illness. My liver deteriorated as the years progressed, my other filtering organs (kidney and spleen) were caused to be overworked, thus damaging them, causing even more pain. A diet of natural foods combined with juice and water fasting My suffering lasted sixteen years. My liver was swollen to the size of a football. The liver is the largest cleansing organ, and does not have space for swelling. Swelling causes constant irritating pain which is felt from the rib cage to the stomach. Hepatitis is unforgettable as the irritation is constant. My life became very dismal and without hope. I was 270 lbs., a burned out addict desperately to rid myself of a massive chemical intake. I needed 20 to 30 tranquilizers a day so I would not lose my sanity. I had uncontrollable emotions. My nerves felt like electrical wires on overload. I did not know what to do, so I phoned Tom, a friend I have not seen the past years. He offered to help and welcomed me to his house.
After I slept for a few days, I realized how my rebellious spirit had grossly complicated my life. I had played the role of someone else for 20 years, someone who was invincible, ruthless and tough. An empty barren soul remained. I agonized over the loss of my family and I was flooded in tears , it wouldn't' stop. A victim with only me to blame. Massive depression controlled life, and I thought Tom would help if I moved in, seeing painful reality was something I could not stop. Tom listened to my sad story for several nights. My insides would have exploded if my all my pent up anguish had not found an outlet.
The changes were remarkable after 20 days of juice fasting. Although I was not cured, I continued fasting because of the results.
After 40 days of juice fasting, there was a metamorphosis from a sickly, unstable human into someone vibrant with health and well being. I shed 100 pounds which gradually built my self-esteem. This bloating was caused by the retention of large amounts of body fluids. Due to the drugs and a damaged liver, my body could not release these fluids. After the 40 days my weight had dropped to 170 lbs.,whatever had caused the bloating had healed. The swelling of my liver completely disappeared. My mind had clarity and stability. For the first time in years, tranquilizers were no longer needed. I thanked God that drugs had not caused permanent damage to my mind. If a butterfly 
could speak of the changes from a crawling insect into a multi-colored, graceful, flying creation, it would express my heart. I got back what drugs took away from me.The power of addiction was broken by juice fasting, prayer, the grace of God, and the love of a friend. I was never this close to God in spirit.
If you are looking to post comments or for other fasting testimonies, see Fasting Stories and Testimonies , Fasting Home Page , Detoxification Programs Ref:FASTING&02
Article Source: http://greatarticlesformoms.com
This article can be printed in it’s entirety as long the author's bio box is intact and all links are live and clickable. Author reserves sole ownership of the article.
