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Sorry, but giving out potentially harmful "medical" advice is certainly a reason to have a comment flagged.

• ccvannorman 8y ago
  how is "CFS and fibromyalgia are conditions that see incredibly positive results after prolonged fasting. Don't take my word for it, and do not do it without extensive research on your part - but do conduct this research." a flaggable comment? He's very clearly stating to do your own research and not take his word for it.
  • aviv 8y ago
    And just like that, I get flagged by the "modern science" brigade on HN... classic. They can't fathom a civil conversation outside their comfort zone.
    • extrapickles 8y ago
      Its more that for claims you are making, people want to see something more concrete than someones word, especially in a topic that has a bunch of snake oil going around. In my brief searching it looks like one might be able to train up to doing longer periods of going without water, but there seems to be a lack of study on the matter (probably hard to get a study past a review board due to the danger you are placing people in).
    • tylersmith 8y ago
      What is the mechanism by which fasting for 10 days helps "any sort of disease modern medicine is telling you is incurable" (as you say in another comment that is no dead so I can't reply)? Are there any studies into the health benefits of not drinking water for 30 days?
  • monotone666 8y ago
    I have chronic fatigue and my condition is improved by fasting. Fasting triggers autophagy and hgh release. Most of the symptoms of CFS are the same as low hgh levels, and people with CFS have low hgh.