Fasting, prayer, and communion aren’t just spiritual—they’re some of the most powerful health enhancers ever studied. In this episode, Dr. Josh Axe unpacks the research showing how these biblical practices improve immunity, reduce inflammation, and sharpen brain function. Discover how ancient wisdom and modern science agree on the habits that transform your health and your mind.

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https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-exactly-is-fasting-all-about.html




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https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8954770/




https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S127977072500003X




https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02673515




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