Slapstick comedian Rahul Dua and his spouse, Nidhi Tyagi, just lately revealed that they started doing a water quick twice a month. “Beginning 2026, Rahul and I made a decision to do a 24-hour water quick twice a month. And up to now, we’ve solely efficiently executed it twice,” Nidhi famous on her Instagram. Admitting the problem, she talked about, “And right now is the day. I survived the morning with out my chai! Child meals bhi tempting lagta hai (Even child meals seems tempting)”.
Why water quick? “As a result of our our bodies want detox from our painfully self-sabotaging consuming habits. Fasting offers your digestive system a break and triggers one thing referred to as autophagy,” continued Nidhi.
She added that throughout the quick, one has to limit themselves to plain water, black espresso, inexperienced tea, black tea, natural tea or electrolytes if wanted.
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So, we requested consultants whether or not it’s advisable.
Medical doctors warning that the physique already has pure detox techniques by the liver, kidneys, and digestive system, and excessive fasting is just not vital for cleaning.
“Water fasting means consuming solely water for a full day with none meals. Whereas some individuals attempt it for self-discipline or metabolic reset, doing it steadily with out an knowledgeable’s steerage can result in a number of well being points,” mentioned Dr Manjusha Agarwal, senior guide inner medication, Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai.
Dr G. Krishna Mohan Reddy, senior guide doctor and diabetologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, mentioned that whereas quick fasting durations could result in short-term weight discount due to calorie restriction, you will need to perceive that the physique additionally begins to interrupt down muscle together with fats when it’s disadvantaged of vitamins for prolonged durations. “Doing water fasts steadily, equivalent to twice a month, could subsequently place pointless stress on the physique if it’s not medically supervised,” cautioned Dr Reddy.
From a medical perspective, extended or repeated water fasting can result in a number of issues, together with low blood sugar ranges, dizziness, fatigue, complications, and weak point. “Since no meals is consumed, the physique additionally misses out on important vitamins equivalent to nutritional vitamins, minerals, protein, and wholesome fat which are vital for regular metabolic capabilities. In some people, this will additionally lead to electrolyte imbalances, which may have an effect on coronary heart rhythm, blood strain, and total vitality ranges,” mentioned Dr Reddy.
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Individuals with diabetes, low blood strain, kidney issues, consuming problems, or those that are underweight ought to keep away from water fasting utterly, mentioned Dr Agarwal.
“Pregnant or breastfeeding girls, aged people, and other people taking common drugs also needs to not try it with out an knowledgeable’s supervision. Earlier than attempting any sort of fasting routine, you will need to search a health care provider’s recommendation, because the physique’s dietary wants differ from individual to individual,” mentioned Dr Agarwal.
As a substitute of counting on excessive dietary practices, people ought to deal with balanced consuming patterns, portion management, common bodily exercise, and ample hydration. “For these excited by fasting for well being or detox, safer approaches equivalent to time-restricted consuming or intermittent fasting beneath skilled steerage could also be extra acceptable. In the end, sustainable well being comes from constant life-style habits relatively than excessive short-term measures,” mentioned Dr Reddy.
Consuming a nutritious weight loss plan wealthy in fruits, greens, complete grains, and proteins, staying nicely hydrated, exercising commonly, and sustaining correct sleep are a lot safer methods to assist the physique’s pure detox course of and total well being.
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DISCLAIMER: This text is predicated on info from the general public area and/or the consultants we spoke to. At all times seek the advice of your well being practitioner earlier than beginning any routine.
