Let’s Know The Science Behind Fasting During Navaratri

Every Indian festival is not just a reason to enjoy and make merry. There are many scientific reasons ascertaining the logic behind celebrating festivals on certain times of the year.

Navratri is celebrated twice in a year, one during beginning of summer season and other, when winters are about to start. During this period of the year there is a change of season and food. When there is a lot of change it is normal that our body also experiences some significant changes. Our elders usually say to eat clean or fast during Navaratri, let us know the reason behind it.

• During this time of the year, the digestion process is comparatively slow and hence the person tends to feel lazy, lethargic and dull. Therefore, it is advised that even if you do not fast during Navratri you should go low on food.
• Moreover, during this time our body’s immune system becomes weak and you become susceptible to various diseases. Eating high-energy foods like meat, eggs and alcohol can make you prone to diseases. Therefore, eating clean or fasting helps to cleanse and detoxify the body thereby giving rest to its vital organs.

Benefits of Eating Clean or Fasting

• Fasting helps in purification of the gastro-intestinal tract, cleansing of the organs and aiding in metabolism.
• During fasting, the digestive system goes into the rest phase. The rest to the intestines and related organs enable them to function better later.
• Also when you are fasting, bloating will disappear. As an added benefit, the process can help you lose those extra kilos.
• This is perhaps the best time to build self-control over yourself. Avoiding your favorite food is kind of a tough task but if you are able to do it just for few days, you will be able to control over a lot of habits that aren't good for you.
• The body is intimately connected with the mind and the mind with the emotions. When the body is purified through fasting, the mind is also purified. The mind becomes calm, clear and peaceful.