ABSTRACT
Fasting is one of humanity’s oldest practices for health, renewal, and spiritual reflection. For centuries cultures around the world have recognized that periods without food can support physical balance, mental clarity, and inner discipline.This booklet explores the history, physiology, and safe practice of fasting. It explains how fasting influences metabolism, cellular repair, and overall health while offering practical guidance on preparation, hydration, herbal support, and the proper way to break a fast. Drawing on both traditional wisdom and modern science, it presents fasting as a thoughtful practice for restoring balance in body and mind.
Dr. Gregory Lawton
Fasting An Ancient Path of Healing for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Gregory T. Lawton, D.C., D.N., D.Ac., N.D., is the founder of the Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts and Sciences and has taught natural health sciences, herbal medicine, and traditional healing practices for more than four decades. A practitioner and educator in naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and manual medicine, his work focuses on integrating physiology, nutrition, and traditional healing knowledge. His personal and professional experience with fasting spans more than fifty years.