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Main Reasons for Dry Mouth During a Dry Fast

Main Reasons for Dry Mouth During a Dry Fast and How to get rid of it
Why do we experience dry mouth when fasting, and what causes it?
Xerostomia is the medical term for dry mouth. This is a common and undesirable side effect when engaging in dry fasting. When we don’t eat, our saliva production dries up. A healthy mouth is a clean mouth, and saliva plays a crucial role in this process. The tongue’s primary role shifts from producing saliva to helping the body eliminate toxins. Once the body has neutralized a toxin, one of the primary ways it gets rid of it is through the tongue, which develops a white coating. Knowing whether or not our bodies are adequately hydrated can be a secondary function of the tongue.
Dehydration makes the white film stickier. Even though we stop producing saliva, our tongue isn’t parched. The tongue reflects body hydration. In a dry fast, your mouth may be drier than in other fasts because that is the goal. To dehydrate slowly to lower levels. The main reason for dry mouth during a dry fast is that we are not taking in water and allowing our body to produce high-quality water.

How long does Xerostomia last?

Dry fasts cause dry mouth because we don’t drink water. The sensation of dry mouth will increase in severity as the number of days we fast increase. To some extent, this is to be anticipated and considered normal. Even dry fasting’s soft and hard varieties will have their unique characteristics.

What are the main reasons for dry mouth?

The main reasons for dry mouth during a dry fast are as follows:

1. During dry fasts, the sensation of dry mouth is often heightened because of the increased release of toxins that occurs during a detox crisis.
2. During a dry fast, our bodies shift their focus from actively producing water to passively healing and repairing us, leading to increased dehydration while sleeping and the driest mouths possible.
3. If we are constantly on the go, our mouths can become extremely dry due to the constant swallowing and spitting required. In addition, it is possible to overheat if we exert ourselves beyond the rate at which our bodies can replenish their energy needs, leading to severe cases of dry mouth and other discomforts.
4. It is important to note that our surroundings also cause severe cases of dry mouth. This is because our bodies’ metabolic rates tend to increase in warmer environments while cooler environments slow them down, affecting the dry mouth.

When fasting, how do I prevent a dry mouth?

It is impossible to completely prevent dry mouth during a dry fast. The impact and severity of it can be mitigated in the following ways:

● Keeping oneself in a cool environment.
● Relaxing and minimizing movements.
● Mouth water rinses can be done in a soft dry fast by swigging water around the mouth to hydrate the inside of the mouth and then spitting it out.
● Consume plenty of fluid-rich foods before fasting.

We hope that this better helps you understand dry mouth and the reasons that cause it during fasting.

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