The Roots and Fruits of Fasting

Fasting is key to living a healthy life. In this lively and personal book, Dr. Mary Ruth Swope shares from her years of experience as a nutrition educator, as well as her twenty-two years of participating in a weekly fasting program, to explain the importance of fasting for our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.From her expertise, you will learn… How to fast The right motivations for fasting What to expect from fasting How to break a fast And many other practical guidelinesIn an age when millions of Americans are searching for cures for illnesses and other problems, you can be proactive about your health by utilizing the biblical practices of prayer and fastingAbout the AuthorDr. Mary Ruth Swope(1919-2018) was a popular lecturer, author, and nutritionist. Born on October 28, 1919, she received a B.S. in home economics from Winthrop College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, an M.S. in foods and nutrition from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and a doctorate in administr