There are several types of fasting; for specific short term physical or medical goals

Fasting that goes a whole lot deeper - Fasting to gain self-control over your physical desires, and build valuable spiritual strength.

In this episode Dr Tim Murphy discusses the physical health effects of fasting, how to fast, fasting for mental strength and fasting for spiritual strength.

Read Dr Murphy's book: The Christ Cure: Ten Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD