Thanks, couldn't have said it better myself.

I was initially pretty concerned about the safety of water-only fasting. It appeared so extreme. After spending two weeks fasting with others who are either ill with different conditions or very healthy, I realized that it's relatively safe given good medical supervision.

When fasting on my own, I haven't fasted longer than 5 days, and I know what to watch out for now:

- I check my blood pressure and heart rate every morning

- I get up very slowly (as you can get light headed and fall if you're not careful)

- I bathe without taking a hot shower or submerge my body in hot water as this can lead to low blood pressure as well.