For us, it's not a fad diet to lose weight. It's about boosting the immune system. My husband is recovering from cancer and he has more treatments ahead to prevent recurrence. I, too, have chronic medical problems related to the immune system that can be life-threatening.



There is scientific evidence that fasting in older people and cancer patients can boost the immune system by shifting stem cells from dormancy into renewed production.

Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system -- ScienceDaily

For us, this is serious business. We're starting slow in order to learn from our mistakes and to find out what works and doesn't work for us, and we're doing it with the approval of our doctors. Cancer doc says it's been known for quite a while that fasting helps treatment but few docs suggest it because it's too hard for people and just makes them feel guilty for failing. We're going to try. Without guilt. Wish us luck!