02/10/2026
Have you ever wondered why people fast?
Fasting isn’t simply about eating less. For some people, it’s a way of giving their usual eating routine a bit of a reset and becoming more aware of when, why and what they eat.
Depending on the type and duration of fasting, there is evidence that it can support things such as:
• weight management
• blood-sugar regulation
• metabolic health
• digestive health
• some aspects of cellular repair and maintenance
But it isn't a magic cure, and it certainly isn't suitable for everyone.
For my Bowen clients, I see fasting as something that can potentially sit alongside the bigger picture of looking after yourself — good food, movement, sleep, stress management and giving your body time to recover.
Bowen itself isn't a treatment for the effects of fasting, but the two can form part of a wider approach to wellbeing.
And sometimes looking after yourself isn't about adding another thing to your already busy life.
Sometimes it's about giving your body a little less to deal with.
If you're curious about fasting, it's worth finding out which approach is appropriate for you rather than simply copying what someone else is doing.
And if you have a medical condition, take medication, are pregnant/breastfeeding or have a history of disordered eating, speak to an appropriate healthcare professional before fasting.
