Fasting Literature Database

Biomedical publications about prolonged water-only fasting from 1881-1999

TrueNorth Health Foundation has meticulously curated an extensive database of historical literature on prolonged water-only fasting dating back to the late 19th century.

This collection serves as a valuable resource for researchers, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in exploring early perspectives and research on the effects of water-only fasting in humans.

These publications span a range of topics, including physiological effects, clinical applications, and historical reviews, that offer insights into the rich history and evolving understanding of fasting as a therapeutic intervention.

Notes on a Thirty Days' Fast

Penny, F.
Br Med J 1909

The Analysis of Urine in a Starving Woman

Benedict, F. G., Diefendorf, A. R.
The Chemical Laboratory of Wesleyan University 1907

Record of changes observed in the blood count and in opsonic power of a man undergoing a prolonged fast

Charteris, F. J.
The Lancet 1907

Prolonged Fasting in the treatment of acute disease

Williams, D., Taylor, C. L.
British Medical Journal 1904

Should therapeutic fasting be termed starving?-Its employment in typhoid fever and other diseases

Page, C. E.
Medical Record 1894

A Clinical Case

Willamson, B. F.
Transactions of the New York Homeopathic Medical Society 1882

The fasting and reported death of Dr. Tanner

Unknown
Homeopathic World 1881