5 Day Water Fast: What to Expect on Your Healing Journey

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • Water fasting is one of the most ancient and powerful healing strategies known to mankind. Modern science is showing the profound benefits of water fasting on reducing inflammation, stimulating cellular cleansing called autophagy and producing stem cells to regenerate new tissue.
    In this video, I will take you on a journey to understand what is happening in your body and what to expect as you go through a 5-day water fast. For more info: drjockers.com/water-fast/
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  • @Andrea_k86
    @Andrea_k86 Před 4 lety +31

    I just finished my 5 day fast a couple of days ago, & the fourth day was the hardest for me. I was super hungry lol. I pushed through though, & really proud of myself for sticking it out. I lost 10 lbs in the process. Will definitely be doing another 5 day fast in August. Great tips in this video. Thank you!😊

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +3

      Great job! Good for you!

    • @Nightwish9991
      @Nightwish9991 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol. Ive been struggling to go on a water fast for a total of 2.5 weeks. Its a trial and error. Ive learned why I failed and took note of it. I have not fasted since 2012 and this is 2020. I refused to fail again and am 1 day into it. Water fasting is so fucking hard. It takes a great deal of discipline.

    • @Iammram
      @Iammram Před 3 lety +2

      @@Nightwish9991 Absolutely. It is such a test of disciple on the mind, body and spirit. I'm on day 5 heading to day 6 in 2 hours... ( 4th time doing this ) The most important thing is, listen to your body, if you see you are not in danger, then keep pushing through, your body will adjust and fix everything it needs to. It's 1 of the most amazing things I've ever come across.

    • @krotoagracafleermuys7254
      @krotoagracafleermuys7254 Před 2 lety +1

      Mine is the 2nd day

  • @misslawlesss
    @misslawlesss Před 5 lety +23

    Autophagy is when the cells are cleaning themselves, within the cell.

  • @prinprin3324
    @prinprin3324 Před 5 lety +41

    I’m starting today for mental spiritual and physical clarity! I’m ready to be replenished!

  • @sunshinedayz7032
    @sunshinedayz7032 Před 3 lety +11

    Watching this again today!
    57 hours in to a 72 hour fast.
    Would love to do a 5 day fast soon!
    Good thing to do in September!

  • @nphillips81
    @nphillips81 Před 3 lety +12

    Hey all! I'm on day 3 of 5 day water fast. Down 7 lbs, only symptoms are hunger pains and missing food. Good luck to all my fellow fasters!

  • @Angel-mj3ds
    @Angel-mj3ds Před 3 lety +14

    I completed my 3 out of 5 days successfully but till now lost only 4 lbs in first two days... and on third day I haven't lost any weight....i am feeling down for slow progress ....anyway 2 days more to go... let's see what happens....
    Edit: 4 more hours to complete my 5th day....actually I am loving it... after day 3rd struggle Is reduced and I am very comfortable with it.....I have reduced almost 5lbs more.... in total 9 lbs in 5 days.... I am feeling happy now... I love to extend it for 5 more days🙃

    • @justonpreble4083
      @justonpreble4083 Před rokem

      Try making it a monthly habit to do a 5 day. I’ve done 7 in a row this year and the small deep body healing accumulation is amazing.

  • @boop8551
    @boop8551 Před 5 lety +5

    I thought the sound was fine, btw. Thank you for this informational video. I've watched a ton of them on fasting, but they tend to be all over the place and this was very well organized and structured and I appreciate that. Thank you!

  • @endthedrugwartoday
    @endthedrugwartoday Před 2 lety +2

    This is the best video on this subject I've seen. Very well put together. All my questions answered in a great way. Not to fast, not to slow. I'm half way through in a very pleasant manner of dialogue and I'm in day two, which is really encouraging. Often times people bog down in minutia and it causes loss of interest. But the graphics and the dialogue are nice, eye catching, gentle, yet stimulating. Great tempo.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much! Great to hear you are doing well with this!

  • @edwardrussell1762
    @edwardrussell1762 Před 4 lety +3

    Man, I needed to hear that, perfect timing. You have no idea how are you helping me...
    Many blessings to you.~🙏🏽

  • @janesrygley7267
    @janesrygley7267 Před 4 lety +3

    super helpful thanks! Doing my first 3-day as I write this and was worried about the digestive issues I had with my first 44-hour fast. Thanks again!

  • @SuperGaga54
    @SuperGaga54 Před 5 lety +6

    Thanks for taking the time to make this fasting video for your viewers. This is really great vital information we need for us fasting newbies. I learn something different in all your videos. Keep up the great work Dr. Jockers as I am a big follower and refer my friends over to your youtube videos.

  • @TefaUK
    @TefaUK Před 4 lety +18

    Started today, already nearly around 16 hours in. Wish me luck please. hahaha

  • @rrun2life
    @rrun2life Před 4 lety +2

    on day three of a ten day fast, this was rly helpful, I'm especially glad it had specifics on breaking the fast. thank you!

  • @madonnalee1495
    @madonnalee1495 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks Dr Jockers. I started with the 5/2 diet, now doing 16/8 since the summit. Even though I've had a few days of over eating in the 8 hours I'm feeling energized. Next step taking it to 24 hours. Thanks for all your help.

  • @fastingfrugivore
    @fastingfrugivore Před 2 lety

    Thanks a ton Dr ✅✅ watching all ur fasting summit videos ...everytime I am on a prolonged fast

  • @cocosunshine283
    @cocosunshine283 Před rokem +2

    Thank you! Very enlightening this is just what I was looking for today is number. 5 for I have lost about 14 lbs Everything mentioned in process of starting I experienced the worst was the tongue thing I hate a white tongue and bare. My 3rd and fourth day were hard only because my husband was cooking crazy delicious-smelling meals Not to mention this was my first time. Thank you to everyone that left a comment I enjoyed reading them too.

  • @demianpuyolt3432
    @demianpuyolt3432 Před 5 lety +62

    Im on day 11 of my water fast .. feeling good honesty, lost almost 20 lbs .havnt been 220 in a while. not sure if ima keep going, thanks for the info

  • @lisaanderson8054
    @lisaanderson8054 Před 5 lety +15

    I was fat adapted, started a 4 day fast. Easy peasy. Day 3 glucose 71, ketones 6, 2 lbs lost. Hoping for more weight loss, but I know i'm healing inside. It's all good. I did have some homemade chicken broth/beef bullion.

  • @Dellen-Roger
    @Dellen-Roger Před 2 lety

    Just bought your book. Can't wait to read.

  • @amybrown7729
    @amybrown7729 Před 4 lety +6

    5 days I only had water. and green tea in the morning . Felt amazing after day 2 . Went from 9stone to 8 stone 😀💪❤️ but this video was so helpful for what to expect . Loved it

  • @funmilolasamuel
    @funmilolasamuel Před 4 lety +4

    I'm on day for of 5 days fasting and everything is going on pretty well. I decided to do water fast at least four days every week for six weeks because I have a lot to lose; everything has been okay, I've experienced some tiredness, the past two weeks have been great because I decided to take only water because I was having coffee and green tea and my I reacted to them.
    Thanks so much for the clip very informative.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +1

      Try adding some Himalayan pink sea salt to replenish electrolytes and minerals. Fantastic job!

    • @funmilolasamuel
      @funmilolasamuel Před 4 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers, thanks Dr. I started adding Himalayan salt at the beginning of this fast. I noticed I didn't loose much this week, I wonder what could be the reason especially when I'm not eating and I walk. I only lost 1.5kg throughout the 5 days fast.

  • @whereisyourfaith1454
    @whereisyourfaith1454 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you. Good video.

  • @yoliegiraldo7540
    @yoliegiraldo7540 Před 3 lety

    👏👏awesome message

  • @anitaharvey6233
    @anitaharvey6233 Před 4 měsíci +1

    If you are doing the good mushrooms for a supplement during a fast, do very small amounts. They are fiber carbs and may stop the autophagy and stem cell release.

  • @fastingfrugivore
    @fastingfrugivore Před 8 měsíci

    Great one David 👍

  • @MrOzgooner
    @MrOzgooner Před 5 lety +21

    I found by the third day of my water fasting my heartbeat was beating faster , at least i thought so.. When tested with a blood pressure / heart rate monitor they found everything was normal .. Its like i'm aware of my heartbeat and it feels louder (almost like a heart palpatation , but it's not im told ) and slightly uncomfortable especially when sleeping..Once im tired enough though i go to sleep and wake up normal.. im on my 5th day now water fasting and still feel that same sensation.
    I am drinking enough water, but any ideas why this might be happening?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +5

      Plenty of water and take a small pinch of salt two to three times a day.

    • @tvoymasik
      @tvoymasik Před 5 lety +1

      MrOzgooner it’s your low electrolytes. Low potassium. I put potassium citrate powder and sea salt in my water and feeling great. Drinking a lot of water will wash out your electrolytes and and water double vitamins

    • @staceymilspaw7652
      @staceymilspaw7652 Před 4 lety +1

      @mrozgooner did the more noticeable / heart palpitation beats sort themselves out eventually? Similar thing happening for me.

  • @JumpRopeQueen
    @JumpRopeQueen Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent!

  • @jadenbeauchamp8836
    @jadenbeauchamp8836 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Currently doing a 5 day water fast I’m about 7.5-8 hours into it… doing it because I’ve been binge eating have gained some fat so my skin has broken out lot of blackheads from eating too much sugar and gotten carried away. wish me luck

  • @frankys1820
    @frankys1820 Před 4 lety +1

    Hello doctor, wouldn't putting sea salt or drinking green tea be counterproductive to a water only fast? Would that mess with the body's internal healing or cleaning process? Thank you!

  • @rb_67
    @rb_67 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing all
    This wonderful and useful information. Just curious on one thing, can I use oil for self massage during a water fast? If yes do I need to use any specific oil?

  • @marisalucena5302
    @marisalucena5302 Před 3 lety

    everytime I am on water fasting my breath is terrible I feel my teeth are slimmy,I dont sweet laterally felt cold during night time.My longest was 18 days last year.The actual plan was 21 but I was tempted. What a shamed!This time im aiming for 15 days and I'm on the 2nd day today.Im not feeling hungry even on the first day.I prepared my body through intermittent fasting. I only ate once a day every 2 in the afternoon but I had coffee in the morning .

  • @brakeme1
    @brakeme1 Před 5 lety +4

    Fat adapted just started 5 day fast. I was nervous so I searched CZcams for 5 day fast what to expect. Here I am...Thanks. Btw day #2 dinner time is brutal for me.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety

      Yes the first 3 days are the hardest. Hope you're doing well now!

  • @mt9557
    @mt9557 Před 5 lety +5

    Dr David jocker would drinking green tea with Tulsi break the fast , as you said can we take ashwagandha in water fast

  • @overcomer4226
    @overcomer4226 Před 5 lety +6

    What do you think of doing a four day fast every two weeks? I already have significant hair loss from stress, poor nutrition, and a thyroid issue. I am afraid a long fast would amplify that . Yet I know a fast could help me with weightloss but more importantly elevate autophagy and release stem cells. Would a twice a month shorter fast equal a long one?

    • @vtigzy
      @vtigzy Před 5 lety +3

      It wont equal it but you will get massive benefits from 4 days still. I saw something the other day indicating hairloss during fasting can be related to heavy metal toxicity. Might be worth looking into. I have seen lots of cases where people lose hair but then when it grows back it better quality, healthier hair so obviously can be a tough one for some ppl but maybe worth losing hair to increase health more longterm. A very individual choice though.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +1

      Once a month would be good. Are you underweight? do you have appropriate support with your thyroid?

    • @overcomer4226
      @overcomer4226 Před 5 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers Ha! No 70 pounds overweight. I take armor psi road but I have noticed no change in my health since starting line it I'm still overweight horribly fatigued hair continuing to fall out. 40 pounds and the hair loss came since my elderly parents moved in with me . Looking to resolve that situation and the next several months.

    • @aceboogie711
      @aceboogie711 Před 5 lety +1

      U need iodine

  • @cherylraney9334
    @cherylraney9334 Před 2 lety

    Can extended fasting heal gut? How long does it take? What would be the reason blood sugar is high with no food intake?

  • @Encourageable
    @Encourageable Před 2 lety

    Day 4 of 5 for me. Had a weird pain behind both of my eyes today - kind of like a small cramp. And the other weird thing is gas - how can I get gas if there is no food in my body? Weird.

  • @justonpreble4083
    @justonpreble4083 Před rokem +1

    Thought I’d share this.
    Today I start my 7th monthly 5 day fast in a row at dinner time.
    The small healing improvements are astonishing.
    I prepare by stopping by the Country faucet water store in Justin TX to pick up a freshly purified 5 gallons of water that has no fluoride, chlorine, or other chemicals in it.
    Drink water only when thirsty and to keep your body hydrated. Don’t over drink so my body can properly self balance my electrolytes.
    I only drink water for 5 days. No food or anything for 5 days.
    I finish my fast at the same time I finished my last meal 5 days earlier with fresh Organic Blueberries 🫐 I eat the whole container. I wait 30min-1hr for my body to adjust to that meal of blueberries which kick starts my bowels and digestive juices and stomach lining to get ready to eat food again and then I eat a normal dinner portion of whatever meal I want.
    Then I go to sleep and wake up and eat my normal 1-3 meals depending on how busy/hungry I am for the rest of the month until the last day of the month when I start my next monthly 5 day fast.
    The body can do deep healing each month if you give it a chance to switch into autophagy which happens at a heightened stated between day 3-5… Stem Cell and HGH production skyrocket during day 3-5…

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před rokem +1

      Amazing!! Thanks for sharing!

    • @justonpreble4083
      @justonpreble4083 Před rokem

      @@DrDavidJockers I seriously wish I had adopted this as a monthly habit in my 20’s. I wonder if my hair would have thinned in the center as it has, if my hair would have gone grey on the edges of my side burns as it has, if my weight would have stayed at 190 vs going as high as 225, if my if my Achilles tendon would have never popped at age 35, if my testosterone and thyroid would have stayed at their optimal levels. Well I’m 42 now, married with 7 kids. I’m in construction as a roofer/ PM. Last year in 2022 I did 3 of these 5 day fast and knew each time that my body was so happy I did this.
      The 1st one I did on day 4 a sinus pollup dislodged out of my sinuses. It had a drill bit hole through the middle of it from a surgery I had had when I was 24yrs old as a college student. That was the craziest thing to me and a true testament that the body cleans out and heals the body when doing prolonged fasting.
      I work my normal schedule when I fast. The only change in my life during the 5 days is that I only drink water.
      After doing this 3 times in 2022 I decided to make this a monthly investment into my health.
      I’m on day 3 of my 7th 5 day fast this year. I have felt the desire to go longer but I want to keep this habit and tell my body moderation. You can wait till next month to do another 5 day fast. Weight wise I’ve averaged 1.8-2lbs of weight loss. I measure this based upon my starting weight of my fast. But by body strength and composition has continued to change each month.
      I’m planning on doing blood work soon.
      I committed to doing this for all 12 months in 2023. But honestly I think at the end of the year I will continue to invest in my health each month like this for ever.
      It will be July 4th tomorrow and I’ll have my water as the family enjoys a barbecue.
      I don’t count calories or macros during the month I just eat when I want as much as I want. Some days 3 meals, some days 2, some days 1 meal. There are no rules other than listen to my body and don’t force feed it. But chow down when I want to chow down.
      My bowel movements are now perfect throughout the month, a hemroid is completely gone, the swelling and pain in my right knee is completely healed, old scars seem t be going away, my skin is tighter and more tone, my joints never hurt. Just ran with my 13yr old daughter last week for the 1st time ever and did a mile just under 8 min with no pains anywhere. I can now suck in my stomach and grab my rib cage so I know now that my accumulated fat around my organs is gone or significantly decreased.

  • @imcphan1
    @imcphan1 Před 5 lety +18

    I'm on my 6 day and I feel great other than my energy level but my mind is clear

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +1

      Congrats!!

    • @imcphan1
      @imcphan1 Před 5 lety +1

      @@DrDavidJockers I did 8 days and went from 183 to 167 pounds this video inspired me do the extra 2 days thanks

  • @jojofuji1121
    @jojofuji1121 Před 5 lety +8

    My church members go through 10 days fasting for my healing. I should buckle up & do at least 5 day fast.

  • @Dave-um1hl
    @Dave-um1hl Před rokem

    Great video
    What about I think it’s called keto-flu? I fasted before but started to have this happen?
    Thanks

  • @jamesmoellenhoff4922
    @jamesmoellenhoff4922 Před 5 lety +1

    I'm a big fan of a five day water fast. How often can it be done safely without detrimental effects? Thanks.

  • @estelleputrich4649
    @estelleputrich4649 Před 4 lety +1

    Just finished a 5 day water fast (my 3rd in the past 18 mo). By day 4 I was having bad lower back pain and thought is was an old back injury so I gutted through it. Now I believe it was my kidneys since it faded by day 3 post-fast. Not sure what that means - should I have stopped or continued on longer. Also, unlike past fasts, I never felt good during this fast - I was sluggish throughout. I put salt in my water and did have bone broth 3x during the fast, could that have affect the outcome?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +4

      Yes every fast can be different. Typically pain like this is a sign your body is breaking down bad cells and scar tissue and rebuilding new stem cells in areas that have been injured in the past. It is quite possible that your body was working on healing your kidneys.

  • @PD-hq5kk
    @PD-hq5kk Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for this prez it was Super informative .. I hv a question ..is it better to do 36-40 hour fast every week or do 5 day fast once or twice a year ? I hv autoimmune disorder ..

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +1

      It is hard to say which is better because we don't have the research. But doing those would be great!

  • @notafeminist5948
    @notafeminist5948 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Doctor thank you so much for your video , very well explained👍
    One thing I would like to know.. I am taking 5mg prednisone for chronic inflammation caused by untreated infection i was on higher dose 60mg 7 months ago then tempered down every 15 days. I started OMAD, 23/1 intermittent fasting for now 15 days going amazing and it s decreasing my inflammation and pain, a miracle. Now I want to try 3 days to 5 days water fast once a month, can I still do it even if Im taking 5mg prednisone?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 3 lety

      It will be harder taking a steroid. I would consider doing a partial fast drjockers.com/partial-fasting-healing-benefits-and-top-5-ways-to-do-it/

  • @michaelvirdi
    @michaelvirdi Před 4 lety +2

    Can 4-5 days water fasting help me with my autoimmune chronic disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis? And if it can, how often shoul i do this fast?
    Btw, i was a bodybuilder and i used to do Calisthenics. But now i'm 'resting' since almost a year due to my bad joint pains. I would really love to restart my trainings, it's everything for me and it makes me feel alive. I just CAN'T move so much, somedays not even a little to do some exercises. That's why I'm searching for 'cures' since last 2-3 months. I'm just 23, and i want my life back.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety

      Michael- Yes, fasting is good for AI diseases. If you'd like some one on one help with your issues, contact my nutritionist Danielle, she would be happy to help you! Many times AI diseases begin in the gut. She can help guide you with this.

    • @shaylahealinglight
      @shaylahealinglight Před 4 lety +1

      Michael Virdi look into food combining too. A lot of immune diseases might be cause by the way we eat our food. For example meat should not be eaten with starches. Good luck to you!

  • @jfdc8432
    @jfdc8432 Před 5 lety +3

    My heart always beats fast and loudly - like pounding. I don't think that's the same as palpitations - should I stop the fast when this happens? Also - is Redmond Earth Salt ok?

    • @fabulouslyfit54
      @fabulouslyfit54 Před 5 lety +2

      Julia Shashi Redmond’s salt is excellent 👍

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +2

      Yes, that salt is great! I'd try taking more in more salt during your fast! Maybe that will help your heart pounding?

    • @jfdc8432
      @jfdc8432 Před 5 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers Thank you Doctor.

  • @wzupppp
    @wzupppp Před 2 lety

    Would this work for long covid? Ive been feeling super tired and weak for the last 6 months since I got infected. Went from a gym rat to a couch potato.

  • @simonanthonymcglynn3918
    @simonanthonymcglynn3918 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Dr David Jockers, I am starting hopefully a five day fast tomorrow, to lose weight, and clean out my system from all the unhealthy food I've been eating, although I am vegetarian. I did a month of one meal every 24 hours and once 48 hours about 7 months ago. Not sure if five days is going to be harder than I think. Is it possible to keep doing my E-bicycle food delivery job or should I just rest? I am 57 years old. Many thanks.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 3 lety +1

      Hello Simon, yes you have to be careful not to over fast and doing too much activity, coupled with fasting can be problematic.

    • @simonanthonymcglynn3918
      @simonanthonymcglynn3918 Před 3 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers Thankyou.

  • @JTDyer21
    @JTDyer21 Před 5 lety +2

    I'm hypoglycemic and it's really hard for me to fast. I can do a 1 day fast but after that I get terribly weak.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +1

      Try these strategies! You need to become fat adapted to to avoid the hypoglycemic responses! drjockers.com/fasting-mistakes/

  • @humanfairy
    @humanfairy Před 4 lety +6

    On my 4th day and it’s the hardest for me. I hope to push through another 4 days

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety

      You can do it!

    • @carl8568
      @carl8568 Před 4 lety +1

      How did you go?

    • @humanfairy
      @humanfairy Před 4 lety +4

      @@carl8568 Amazing! I lost 12 pounds. I want to do it again

    • @carl8568
      @carl8568 Před 4 lety +1

      @@humanfairy
      Nice one :)
      I'm just starting a 5 day water fast today.

    • @humanfairy
      @humanfairy Před 4 lety +1

      @@carl8568 You got this!! Please keep me updated

  • @herstory1012
    @herstory1012 Před rokem

    Thanks doc 🙏❤

  • @gracewhiteley3223
    @gracewhiteley3223 Před 5 lety +5

    I’m trying to get rid of my acne and fat I weigh 59.7 kgs trying to get down to 50kgs by 2 weeks because I’m gonna fast for 1 well have a break where I eat soup or broth then I will carry on fasting so I can enjoy myself at turkey then I will fast again to lose the weight

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +1

      Good luck to you! Hopefully our videos are helping you!

    • @gracewhiteley3223
      @gracewhiteley3223 Před 5 lety

      Dr David Jockers thank you they are helping 🌼

    • @alekhyala
      @alekhyala Před 4 lety +1

      @@gracewhiteley3223 any update??

  • @michaelboogran3363
    @michaelboogran3363 Před 4 lety +1

    i take diatomaious earth fasting also helps in hungur , also fulvic acid and iodine. what do you think of these?

    • @piperuk5366
      @piperuk5366 Před 4 lety

      Yes!! I too take diatomaceous earth and iodine. I also take selenium at night (it's a cofactor to iodine) you'll still have full fasting effects while taking these plus quicker detox

    • @piperuk5366
      @piperuk5366 Před 4 lety

      I get a very runny nose and a headache for first few days, clear sign of detox 👍
      After day 3 I add a pinch of himalayan salt under the tongue whenever weakness, dizziness, or heart palpitations come on and it goes almost immediately

  • @Youngwarriorforchrist10

    I have plantar fascia, I’ve healed the sharp pain but I have inflammation and scar tissue that doesn’t want to go away does fasting help? Please reply I’m really desperate I’m an athlete I need more information on this !

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety

      I'm not a podiatrist, so not really my specialty. Follow an anti-inflammatory diet, as described here: drjockers.com/anti-inflammatory-foods/

  • @Chanwills0
    @Chanwills0 Před 4 lety +8

    I’m on day 4 🙌🏽

  • @WhereTheyLay
    @WhereTheyLay Před 3 lety

    Am 4 days into a 5 day fast - ketone strips are reading negative though - super confused by it. Have been intermittent fasting a lot..Any Ideas what could cause this? Thanks for the video!

    • @susandupre1457
      @susandupre1457 Před 2 lety +2

      This is a late reply, but whoever is reading this, just keep in mind that the more we drink, we flush out those ketones in our urine. If you are fasting you are still in ketosis regardless of the strip reading.

  • @blacknight5107
    @blacknight5107 Před 3 lety +1

    My chest is burning fire 🔥 😫 on day 3 just had some fresh lime juice

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 2 lety +1

      Sorry to hear this! Here is a helpful article: drjockers.com/water-fast/

  • @coleride
    @coleride Před 5 lety

    im a smoker, 15-18 cigs a day , I've done two two day water fasts, first was difficult, second easy, nothing but black coffee water and sea salt. is it safe to do a three day water fast? a five day? what about a 1-5 day dry fast? Also is it ok to work out during a fast? Thank you

    • @elqsabe1
      @elqsabe1 Před 5 lety

      Dry fast may damage your kidney more than 24 hours

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes! Check this out! drjockers.com/water-fast/
      Dry fasts can be ok for some, not for all!
      Definitely ok to work out during a fast!
      Any high-intensity workout, for that matter. High intensity interval training and resistance training while fasting can ramp up autophagy, stimulate fat burning and improve mood and mental focus. Fasting and exercise both create an environment of stress for the body. That might not sound very appealing in theory, but intermittent doses of that stress can help with weight loss and improve mental clarity.

  • @madney0410
    @madney0410 Před 5 lety +1

    What about antidepressants and sleeping tablets?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +5

      If you need them, you can take them during a fast.

  • @karsu
    @karsu Před 5 lety +3

    Doc would bioplasma and Himalayan sea salt be allowed?

    • @karsu
      @karsu Před 5 lety

      Combined together with the water*?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +1

      Yes to both!

    • @user-rz1vf7qu7c
      @user-rz1vf7qu7c Před 6 měsíci

      Doc how about pink himalayan salt in water during fasting?

  • @angeldeer1976
    @angeldeer1976 Před 5 lety +4

    What kind a healing should the human body experience with a 40 day water fasting? Any tips for this many days? Thank you

    • @leavesofchange
      @leavesofchange Před 5 lety +2

      You definitely need some potassium and magnesium and sodium. Some people buy a tub of magnesium salt and sprinkle in water. I often just eat a little bowl of steamed vegetables/ soup or some pickles. Technically it breaks the fast, but the effect of a few vegetables is negligible and prevents the much worse risk of heart attack/ stroke/ brain damage, which is a serious risk and there is history of this occurring. Sometimes if I have nothing else I have even been known to eat a banana during a fast. My general advice is don’t be hard with yourself. Don’t be macho at the expense of your health. If your body truly tells you something, listen.

    • @D4rkLigHtLP
      @D4rkLigHtLP Před 5 lety

      Bro, I'm pretty sure you die, when you go 40 days without food...

  • @KingKhan-123
    @KingKhan-123 Před 4 lety +1

    Can I study like 8 hours a day while on a 5+ day fasting programme? Plz reply.

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +3

      You might be surprised at your mental clarity!

    • @piperuk5366
      @piperuk5366 Před 4 lety +2

      Day 4 onwards I get INSANE mental clarity. Its fun to watch quiz shows with the family at that time because I answer at lightening speed and the rest of the family's jaws drop haha

  • @Bychance37
    @Bychance37 Před 3 lety

    If you are plant based can you use bone broth? Always should we drink Alkaline water or Smart water with electrolytes?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 3 lety

      you can add pink sea salt to your water for electrolytes or by a mineral supplement to help meet those needs

    • @Bychance37
      @Bychance37 Před 3 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers Thank you

  • @carl8568
    @carl8568 Před 4 lety

    What I wonder about the keto eating side of things is what to do if you don't digest fats efficiently..

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +1

      We recommend supplements. Do you lack bile support? Digestive enzymes? HCL? Which one?

    • @carl8568
      @carl8568 Před 4 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers
      I have been a heavy drinker in the past, and a CDSA test showed elevated cholesterol in the stool so I would say lack of bile/sluggish liver function- I have rather low energy, can run rarely. Stomach acid production also seems lacking, I'm taking organic ACV, enzymes and betaine HCl supplements before/with meals. Just the betaine HCl supplementation alone has helped reduce rectal itching which I've had for many months. Diet is pretty clean, drink plenty of pure water. I'm hoping this will just correct itself..

    • @carl8568
      @carl8568 Před 4 lety +1

      @@DrDavidJockers
      Currently on a 5 day water fast. Nearly done!

  • @hindalfalahi3559
    @hindalfalahi3559 Před 4 lety

    Im on day 4 and true day 2 was horrible i almost gave up eaven though I'm fat adapted and do many 36 hours fast...

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes, day 2 or 3 can be horrible. How did you do overall?

  • @robertcarr4172
    @robertcarr4172 Před dnem

    Is an upset stomach normal?

  • @marynguyen6417
    @marynguyen6417 Před 5 lety +1

    Is it ok to eat small meals many time throughout the day during the refeeding period, without the detrimental effects on insulin? Thanks!

  • @temesgenfetari1535
    @temesgenfetari1535 Před 4 lety

    Thanks

  • @wenamena143
    @wenamena143 Před 2 lety

    Am on day 3
    Gon go for 5 days
    Maybe more 🙈

  • @peparonny1058
    @peparonny1058 Před 4 lety

    Should I do 3 days or 5 days fast? What are the differences?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety +1

      Personal preference. Start off with 3 and see how you feel. You can always extend.

  • @toxicrainbow1954
    @toxicrainbow1954 Před 4 lety +2

    Can we smoke weeds as healing while doing the water fast??

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 4 lety

      Ideally, no...

    • @Christandnature
      @Christandnature Před 4 lety

      I tried that before and no good blood pressure spikes . I'm not sue fyi haha I'm her daughter. I'm on day five water and herbal tea.

    • @ItachiUchiha-ri7mt
      @ItachiUchiha-ri7mt Před 4 lety +1

      The weed gonna hit you harder also you gon be starving

    • @berniceleblanc515
      @berniceleblanc515 Před 2 lety

      Thank gawd for weed! Lol 😂 I’m doing a 5 day waterfast and the weed sure helps with the headaches! This is my 12th fast it’s incredible, all the benefits from it!

  • @drmrunalinniketodoctor3520

    Today day 4 of fast tomorrow last day m healthy doing low impact 1 hour workout too , only thing is why am I getting 4/5 loosemotions everyday

  • @ImOutdoorzManTv
    @ImOutdoorzManTv Před 3 lety

    I have a rash on my legs on day 4 its normal right??

  • @babitacross2195
    @babitacross2195 Před 3 lety

    Thank u today is my 5th day only thing is I cannot sleep

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 3 lety

      Yes that is a common issue. I would use some magnesium to help!

    • @anitaharvey6233
      @anitaharvey6233 Před 4 měsíci

      Magnesium before bed. I only get about 5 hours a night when I'm water fasting. And I usually get 8

  • @brianmcnary3960
    @brianmcnary3960 Před 5 lety +3

    Coffee enemas help remove toxins while fasting

    • @anitaharvey6233
      @anitaharvey6233 Před 4 měsíci

      Yes those work well and add to the liver and gallbladder cleansing

  • @Dellen-Roger
    @Dellen-Roger Před 2 lety +1

    How often can I do a 5 day fast?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 2 lety

      I review that in this article: drjockers.com/water-fast/

    • @Dellen-Roger
      @Dellen-Roger Před 2 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers Thank you sir.

    • @Dellen-Roger
      @Dellen-Roger Před 2 lety

      @@DrDavidJockers If hair loss happens during fasting does that hair grow back?

  • @aver28357
    @aver28357 Před 5 lety +3

    On my 2nd day of my fast,, I'm super hungry but I can pull through... I'm shooting for 3 days but depending on how I feel tomorrow I might do 5 days

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety

      You go!

    • @amandatkids854
      @amandatkids854 Před 5 lety

      Aver 283k howmdis you do, feel well enough to keep going til five days?

    • @aver28357
      @aver28357 Před 5 lety +2

      @@amandatkids854 I ended up doing 3 days it was tough, next time I'm going for 5, even after 3 days I dropped weight and kept it off with eating healthy and excersing

    • @amandatkids854
      @amandatkids854 Před 5 lety

      Aver 283k that’s so great, good for you! I intended to do a 72 hour fats last week and though went the longest I ever have yet fasting, it was merely 64 hours. It was super challenging, I felt at times out of it clarity wise and yet and euphoric. I’m going to try for 72 hours tomorrow and this time, plan to ride out whatever feelings I’m experiencing. Fasting is really fun! Thanks for sharing

  • @robertcarr4172
    @robertcarr4172 Před dnem

    How often can we do this? Once a month?

  • @joncell7582
    @joncell7582 Před 5 lety

    I really wanna fast for Losing weight purposes how much BF% can I lose in 7 days ? Am around 15-16 BF%

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety

      That is a difficult question to answer. Everyone is individual.

    • @joncell7582
      @joncell7582 Před 5 lety

      Dr David Jockers okay thanks still going strong

    • @JL-rb5ez
      @JL-rb5ez Před 5 lety +1

      @@joncell7582 hey how is your fast going? I want to try a five day water fast for weight loss but I'm concerned about getting too hungry or just being too weak to say no

    • @joncell7582
      @joncell7582 Před 5 lety

      J L oh don’t worry bout hungry after day 3 I wasn’t hungry at all but I had to break due to my mother she found out and she’s Mexican so I did for her she wouldn’t stop telling me stuff lol but you keep goin bro I felt great besides that just make sure you having potassium and pink Himalayan salt in you water

    • @JL-rb5ez
      @JL-rb5ez Před 5 lety

      @@joncell7582 Thank you very much. I'll start tomorrow and sice I already have good experience with IF I think I can do this!!
      oh and what about you tell your mother what this fasting thing is all about? Maybe she'll understand the benefits it can have for you and your healt.

  • @drmrunalinniketodoctor3520

    Started my 7 day fast on 48 hour
    M taking my iron supplement n other medicines so took a fat coffee so they r absorbed n won’t get my tummy upset . Going smooth walked my dogs did basic squats n other exercises.

    • @texanboiii562
      @texanboiii562 Před 5 lety +2

      Dr mrunalinni Keto doctor this video is about water fasting. I don’t think drinking coffee would be acceptable...

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +4

      I guess a true water fast wouldn't contain coffee or a fat coffee!

  • @jonathan_4803
    @jonathan_4803 Před 5 lety

    How about type 2 diabetes?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety +1

      Great for that! If you are on insulin, you'll need to adjust your dose!

    • @jonathan_4803
      @jonathan_4803 Před 5 lety

      Dr David Jockers I’m not taking insulin ...

  • @eldajean9691
    @eldajean9691 Před 5 lety

    5 days water fast it just plain water ?

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety

      Yes!

    • @nurzafira2529
      @nurzafira2529 Před 5 lety +2

      Dont do plain water.it will wash away your electrolytes.make sure u get your electrolytes or u will suffer headache.

    • @mikefeddersen2476
      @mikefeddersen2476 Před 5 lety

      Take a vitamin, pink sea salt, electrolytes in water. For myself, I discovered Core Hydration water Ph balanced with electrolytes kept me from being thirsty. I still drank up to a gallon a day. Lasted 21 days for the first fast, then 3, then 2.5, now about 6 hours from day 5 complete. But I love food, I am an over the road truck driver so I am blasted with food places, billboards, etc. I think I am going to break my fast, not so much because of hunger, but love of eating. (We are so weak sometimes.)

    • @mikefeddersen2476
      @mikefeddersen2476 Před 5 lety

      I use No Salt in the water too, it's a potassium.

  • @eXpas04
    @eXpas04 Před 8 měsíci

    49h in my 5 day fast 😌🤙

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Amazing!! Praise God!!

    • @eXpas04
      @eXpas04 Před 8 měsíci

      @@DrDavidJockers i dunno I'll probably eat tomorrow tho xd

    • @eXpas04
      @eXpas04 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@DrDavidJockersI pushed through, 1 day left 😅

  • @thriveinlife
    @thriveinlife Před 4 lety +1

    No supplements on a water fast. It's a WATER FAST. Be true to the title, "Water fast with Supplements"....

  • @craigosborne8667
    @craigosborne8667 Před 3 měsíci

    Get sleep !

  • @rmesvp
    @rmesvp Před 5 lety

    sound is terribly.....annoying !!.....please do something, you may lose some....me & others !!

    • @DrDavidJockers
      @DrDavidJockers  Před 5 lety

      Thank you. Noted!

    • @Cwynn83
      @Cwynn83 Před 5 lety +6

      @@DrDavidJockers Absolutely nothing wrong with the sound if you don't have a heavy earwax build up. Don't listen to them

    • @eadc2158
      @eadc2158 Před 5 lety +6

      I didn't have any problem with the sound though. which part was there a sound issue?

    • @brianmcnary3960
      @brianmcnary3960 Před 5 lety +4

      Sound is fine

    • @funmilolasamuel
      @funmilolasamuel Před 4 lety

      There's nothing wrong with the sound, everything was perfect and informative!