Fasting Books & Resources

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If you watched the fasting video on my home page and want to explore the subject more deeply, these are six books worth investigating.

I deliberately selected books that approach fasting from different angles. Some are practical guides, while others focus more heavily on metabolism, longevity, neuroscience, circadian biology, history, and the scientific research surrounding fasting.

I don't suggest accepting everything in any single book as established fact. Read broadly, compare claims with the evidence, and reach your own conclusions.
1. The Complete Guide to Water Fasting
    
Anastasya Chaniago (Author)

The Complete Guide to Water Fasting takes you by the hand and shows you how to fast in a way that is safe, clear, and deeply effective. This isn’t about starving—it’s about renewal.

👉With this guide you will:

► Follow step-by-step 7, 14, and 21-day fasting protocols
► Experience real weight loss that lasts, by resetting your metabolism
► Feel sharper and more focused as your brain taps into natural energy
► Unlock autophagy—the body’s repair and detox system explained in plain language
► Break your fast safely with refeeding strategies that protect your gut and prevent rebound
► Stay balanced with hydration and electrolyte mastery

Unlike quick-fix diets, water fasting doesn’t rely on tricks. It activates survival mechanisms that repair and restore you from the inside out.



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2. 3-DAY WATER FASTING FOR BEGINNERS: Safe and Effective Guide to Autophagy, Detox, and Healthy Weight Control Includes Electrolyte Tips, Refeeding Plans and a Complete 72-Hour Fasting Schedule
    
Dr. Evelyn Brooks (Author)

Thinking about a 3-day water fast but worried about doing it wrong?

This guide is designed for beginners who want a short, structured reset without extremes, confusion, or unnecessary risk. If you feel bloated, tired, stuck in cravings, or overwhelmed by conflicting fasting advice, this book gives you a clear 72-hour plan you can actually follow.

No vague instructions.
No “just push through it” mentality.
No supplements you do not need.

This is a calm, safety-first approach to a 3-day water fast that shows you exactly what to do before, during, and after, so you are not guessing while your body is under stress.

Written for first-time fasters, this guide explains what is normal during a short fast, what is not, and when to stop. You will understand how your body responds day by day, how to manage common symptoms, and how to return to food in a way that supports recovery instead of rebound overeating.




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3. Autophagy Fasting with Water: Hack Your Metabolism for Healthy Weight Loss, Clearer Skin, and Defying Age
    
Belle Cobbett (Author)

Tired of doing everything "right" and still not seeing results?

You're eating clean and working out, yet the weight won't budge and your energy crashes. That's not a lack of willpower—it's a broken strategy.

For decades, we've been told to eat constantly. This keeps you in permanent growth mode, preventing your body from repairing itself or burning fat. The result? A slow metabolism and stubborn fat.

Your body already has the solution: Autophagy. This cellular "cleanup" process activates when you stop eating, allowing your system to repair cells and torch stored fat.

This book provides a clear, strategic system to work with your biology. No guesswork or gimmicks—just results.



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4. The Phoenix Protocol Dry Fasting for Rapid Healing and Radical Life Extension: Functional Immortality
    
August Dunning (Author)

The Phoenix Protocol will explain how to heal illness and radically extend lifespan and maybe even more than that! This book reveals a logical way to restore youth and dramatically extend lifespan by at least 25 years.

Recent scientific discoveries in cellular research have produced the data to support this idea. Today stem cell therapy is the buzzword in the anti-aging arena but it requires a costly investment.

August Dunning, a former NASA Space Station scientist, will show you a scientifically proven alternative plan to activate and proliferate your own endogenous stem cells and it’s a lot cheaper…It’s free!

The Phoenix Protocol is the first book of its kind to scientifically explain the cellular chemistry of dry fasting which has been lifted from the work of the two Russian doctors who perfected and patented it.

August Dunning has taken the science of dry fasting in a direction that no one has ever thought possible.This book is not just about dry fasting for healing and life extension, it’s about functional immortality.Sometimes it does take a rocket scientist…



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5. The Oldest Cure in the World
    
Steve Hendricks

This is different from the more conventional diet and health books on this page.

Journalist Steve Hendricks explores the long history of fasting, including its medical, cultural and scientific development.

It provides useful context for understanding why fasting has appeared repeatedly throughout human history—and why modern science has renewed interest in studying it.



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6. Fasting Saved My Life And Might Save Yours: Boost Longevity, Enhance Metabolic Health, Detox And Repair At The Cellular Level, And Cultivate Spiritual Growth
    
Raquenel G. T. (Author)

In the most painful season of my life, I found healing in the least expected place: an empty plate.

Are you tired of feeling stuck in a body that doesn’t reflect your vitality?

Do you crave more energy, clarity, and a deeper connection with yourself?

Have you hit rock bottom and are looking for a desperate answer?

You’re not alone. And there’s a time-tested tool that could transform everything: fasting.

What began as a desperate search for relief for me became a profound journey of renewal, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Fasting Saved My Life and Might Save Yours is a lifeline, a testimony, and a transformational guide for anyone ready to reclaim their health, gain clarity, and awaken deeper purpose.

Inside, you'll discover how fasting activates powerful healing mechanisms at the cellular level, reducing inflammation, detoxifying the body, balancing blood sugar, and promoting longevity. But the benefits don’t stop there. Fasting also nurtures emotional strength, mental clarity, and a spiritual connection far beyond the physical.



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One Book Is Not the Answer
If You may notice that these authors do not approach fasting in exactly the same way.

That's intentional.

I believe good research means looking at different perspectives rather than finding one person whose ideas you agree with and accepting everything they say.

Use these books as starting points. Question the claims. Look at the research. Pay attention to where the evidence is strong, where it is still developing, and where there is disagreement.

Most importantly, remember that reading about fasting is not the same as determining whether fasting is appropriate for you personally.

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Important Health Notice

This page is provided for educational purposes and reflects resources I believe may be useful for further reading. Listing a book does not mean that I endorse every claim made by its author.

Fasting—particularly extended water fasting—can carry risks and may be inappropriate for people with certain medical conditions or those taking particular medications. Consult an appropriate healthcare professional before making significant changes to your diet or undertaking extended fasting.

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