Fasting: A fast way to good health?

Raimund Wilhelmi, the grandson of Dr Otto Buchinger, explains how his grandfather's fasting techniques can offer surprising health benefits

While it may seem counter-intuitive, fasting can actually strengthen the immune system and help with a wide range of illnesses.

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