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A clinical dietitian explains which foods to avoid, what to eat instead, and how to stay full and hydrated throughout the Yom Kippur fast

Essential tips for rehydrating and easing back into eating after the fast — plus the best foods to support digestion and prevent stomach discomfort

An unbelievable story of a woman from Ethiopia who hasn't eaten since she was 10. Medical tests confirm this baffling situation, sparking questions about human survival.

How Rambam’s teachings and modern clinical studies agree on the healing power of fasting

What should diabetics do to fast on Yom Kippur? Here's how you can complete the fast safely and effectively.

Is fasting beneficial? Discover the advantages of a 24-hour fast.

Practical guide to the Fast of Gedaliah: Essential rulings for observance

As Yom Kippur approaches, many wonder: How should one properly prepare for the fast? What should be eaten or done to avoid dizziness and headaches? And how to do it correctly to avoid harming the body?

The Yom Kippur fast presents a significant dilemma for diabetics and their doctors. Jewish law only exempts those whose lives are in danger from fasting. However, those who risk their health by fasting should not do so. Should diabetics fast? And what can be done to make fasting easier?

Tisha b'Av is the day on which both Holy Temples were destroyed. However, since the Beit Hamikdash burned throughout the next day, we continue mourning then too

Practical laws for fasting during the Nine Days: What is permitted to eat before Tisha B'Av

Important guidelines for the Three Weeks period: restaurant operations and fasting obligations for celebration participants

Essential Laws for the Three Weeks - Guidance from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's Rulings

Expert guidance on the laws of fasting during the Three Weeks period

Understanding the laws for observing fasts and restrictions during the period of mourning

Understanding the laws observed during the Three Weeks: practical guidance for fast days and prayer customs

Before you raid the fridge and start eating everything in sight (with a blessing of course), here are three expert tips to help you break your fast while maintaining your health.

Understanding the body's reaction to fasting: fluctuating blood sugar levels, increased acidity, and resulting symptoms like fatigue and headaches.

Hydration, detox, mental clarity, and renewed energy — surprising benefits of fasting you may not know about

How prayer, positive speech, and faith can reshape even the darkest dreams into messages of hope and blessing