○Insights from Fasting

     When it comes to the quantity of food consumed, everyone has experienced overeating at restaurants, feeling tired from eating too much, and reluctantly leaving the establishment with a heavy stomach. On the other hand, when consuming dishes that use minimal amounts of oil and eating a moderate portion, one can feel satisfied without experiencing indigestion, allowing for comfortable post-meal activities. Comparing the post-meal conditions between a heavy and light meal, it becomes intuitively clear which one is healthier.

    Now, let's consider what happens when one refrains from eating altogether. From this perspective, one notable point becomes apparent. Many people suffer from hay fever, but by fasting for just one day, the symptoms of hay fever can be alleviated the following day. However, when one resumes eating, symptoms such as nasal congestion and itchy eyes reappear. If one were to engage in a week-long fasting period, hay fever symptoms would subside during that time, blemishes would disappear, and a mere 3 hours of sleep would be sufficient. However, during this period, one's physical strength for exercise would diminish, limiting the ability to engage in vigorous activities. Once eating is resumed, the skin becomes consistently smooth and healthy for a certain period.

    From these results, it becomes evident that meals have a significant impact on the body, revealing the relationship between food ingredients and illnesses.