Fasting and Living

              Nobel Prize this year went to Dr. Yoshinori Ohsumi of Japan for his research on autophagy i.e. self eating of cells of living organisms, this is how new cells, muscles and organs are repeatedly formed. This is completely technique of regeneration. Human body as we all know eats cells and protein which are no more useful for the system. It is well performed during starvation or fasting. Failure of autophagy causes so many diseases because cells and protein accumulate and finally become toxic. It is a mechanism to prevent and fight cancer and infections of different kind.
      Ancient Indians had fasting and different occasions. It was part of tradition, Indian spirituality and social celebrations. It is penance for spiritual progress without knowing biology or medical benefits of this. We see that wherever science reaches , old Indian practices are proved correct, wise and economical for life. Body is healed and rejuvenated by purification of body, tongue and mind.
    This is true to our blog wellness which is dedicated to mental as well as physical wellness.