Phase 2: The Dry Fast (The Scorch)

Phase 1: Getting Ready

Preparing correctly avoids a "detox crash" and makes the fast easier.

• Choosing Your Diet:
  • If you are sick or in high pain: You should eat a Ketogenic (high fat, low carb) diet for 1 to 2 months before you start. If your body has struggled with fasting before, you must do this first.
  • Standard Prep: For everyone else, you don't need major dietary changes, but eating low-carb for 3 days before the fast can help reduce hunger.
• Get Your Mind Right: Write down why you are doing this and focus your mind. A strong mindset helps you through the tough emotional parts.

Phase 2: Starting Slowly

Do NOT jump straight to 5 days. You must build up your body's strength.

Between Fasts: Wait 5 to 10 days while eating normally to recover.

Phase 3: The Dry Fast (The Scorch)

How it works: Your body starts getting water by burning old, damaged cells and fat. This speeds up deep cleaning (autophagy) and releases new building blocks (stem cells).

The Stages of a 5-Day Fast

• Burning Sugar (0-24h): Your body uses up its sugar stores. You will feel hungry, but thirst is usually okay.
• The Acidosis Stage (24-72h): Your body switches to burning fat. This creates a mild "acid" state that triggers a massive "deep clean" (The Scorch). You might feel heat inside your body.
• The Peak Stage (Day 4-5): This is the deepest repair phase. You might feel a "healing fever." You will pee less, and your energy might dip before you feel clear-headed.
• Regeneration (Day 5+): New cells are released, and you might feel a surge of energy as your body adapts.

What to do During the Fast

• Environment: Stay in a cool room with fresh air. Rest as much as possible—only do very light walking.
• Daily Habits: Try gentle belly massage, dry skin brushing, and light stretching.
• Tracking: Watch your weight (you will lose 1-2 lbs per day), heart rate, and the coating on your tongue.

Phase 4: Breaking the Fast

Very Important: Eating too much too fast can be dangerous. Your "refeed" should last 2 to 3 times longer than the fast itself.

• The First Hour: Drink Coconut Water only. Do not drink plain water yet. Take tiny sips (half a cup over a whole hour). This tells your new cells to start growing correctly.
• Hours 2-4: Keep drinking coconut water very slowly (about one cup every hour).
• Day 1 After the Fast: Stick to coconut water. In the late afternoon, you can have a small bowl of soft, mushy rice if you feel stable.
• Day 2 to 7: Follow the rice and fruit schedule. (See the Refeeding Page for the full plan).

What to Expect at Each Stage

• 36 Hours: A quick energy reset and light detox.
• 72 Hours: Deep cleaning starts and inflammation goes down.
• 5 Days: Maximum repair, new stem cells are released, and you feel much better.