Body work Quote by Adalbert De Vogue
““In fact, according to physicians, the functioning of the digestion depends less on the brain than on hormonal mechanisms and autoregulators. However, during a fast, the digestive system gets an increasing rest. About ten hours after a meal, the contractions stop and the feeling of hunger disappears; five or six hours later the glucose stops coming directly from the intestines and begins to produce itself from the reserve of glycogen contained in the liver. From then on, the body works on itself in a closed circuit, becoming itself the source of the energy it uses. Instead of destroying an appropriating to himself nourishment taken from outside, man enters a state of nonviolence and detachment relative to the outside world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Health and Wellness Treatise, date unknown
Fasting lets the body self‑regulate energy, reducing reliance on external food and promoting internal balance.
In simple terms: Fasting creates internal energy balance.
Key Takeaway
Use fasting to reset metabolism.
Themes
health
fasting
self‑regulation
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
educational
reflective
When to use this quote
- weight management
- detox programs
- medical fasting protocols
- personal health planning
Key Concepts
metabolic cycles
hormonal control
energy homeostasis
Questions to Reflect On
- What benefits could fasting bring to your health?
- What risks should you consider before fasting?
A Different Perspective
Fasting may not be suitable for everyone; medical supervision required.
