we know that the body needs food in order to function well.however many people fast for political reasons.in the early 20th century woman in England and the united state were not allowed to vote.in the protest many women went on fasts.they hoped that fasting would bring attention to this injustice.mohandas Gandhi the famous Indian leader fasted 17 times during his life.for Gandhi fasting was powerful political tool.in1943 he fasted to bring attention to his country s need for independence .for21 cesar chavez.in the 1960s he fasted for three weeks.why?his goal was to bring attention to the terrible working conditions of farm workers in the united states.fastings is also a spiritual practice in many religions.every year during the month of Ramadan which is a religions holiday muslims fast on special occasions as some christains and Buddhists.of course not every not everyone fasts for political or religions reasons.some people occasionally fast just because it makes them feel better.the American writer mark twain thought fasting was the best medicine for common illnesses.whenever he had a cold or fever he stopped eating completely.he said that this always made his cold or fever go away.
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