- Intermittent fasting is a natural occurence

- Fasting promotes longevity

- Longterm-fasts of 7+/14+/21+ days completely reformate the body (as per Shaolin buddhist tradition)

- Fasting can repair damaged DNA

- Fasting gives the body the chance to cleanse and heal itself (autolysis and autophagy)

- Fasting can be good for cognition

- Fasting helps with fat loss

- Several conditions can be cured through fasting if proper conditions are given (especially true rest), otherwise it may cause harm

- Drink water to cleanse while fasting (if thirsty)