Changes

*Occurrence of secondary disease like dyspnea [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana. 39/106]

*Occurrence of secondary disease like dyspnea [Su.Sa.Uttara Sthana. 39/106]

==Untoward effects of improper follow up of langhana therapy==

=Untoward effects of improper follow up of langhana therapy=

   

   

Improper fasting (langhana) may lead to untoward effects and etiopathogenesis of certain diseases/conditions like:

Improper fasting (langhana) may lead to untoward effects and etiopathogenesis of certain diseases/conditions like:

Therefore, langhana therapies should be performed to the extent that it does not hamper the vitality or strength of the individual. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/141]

Therefore, langhana therapies should be performed to the extent that it does not hamper the vitality or strength of the individual. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 3/141]

==Benefits==

=Benefits=

   

   

Langhana leads to pacification of [[dosha]], improves strength of digestive power ([[agni]]), lightness in body promotes healthy state, hunger, thirst, desire for food, strength and vigor. [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 1/3]

Langhana leads to pacification of [[dosha]], improves strength of digestive power ([[agni]]), lightness in body promotes healthy state, hunger, thirst, desire for food, strength and vigor. [A.S.Chikitsa Sthana 1/3]

The diseases treated by fasting etc. without purification therapies may recur due to incomplete elimination of morbid [[dosha]]. Hence, purification therapies are important to prevent recurrence of disease. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 16/20]

The diseases treated by fasting etc. without purification therapies may recur due to incomplete elimination of morbid [[dosha]]. Hence, purification therapies are important to prevent recurrence of disease. [Cha.Sa.[[Sutra Sthana]] 16/20]

==Physiology of fasting==

=Physiology of fasting=

The process of improvement in digestion and metabolic processes by fasting can be related to physiological mechanisms like glycogenolysis and lipolysis.

The process of improvement in digestion and metabolic processes by fasting can be related to physiological mechanisms like glycogenolysis and lipolysis.