dry fast

Moisture evaporates rapidly

A dry fast is a period of abstaining from both food and water, more extreme than ordinary fasting.

Practitioners claim intensified benefits—faster detoxification, deeper autophagy—though medical professionals warn of dehydration risks.

She did a 24-hour dry fast before breaking it with bone broth.

The practice appears in some religious traditions and wellness communities.

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