Opinion: Doug Sellman argues that a recent report linking fasting to a high risk of cardiovascular disease is inconsistent with the existing evidence
Doug Sellman
Doug Sellman is a Professor of Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine at the University of Otago, Christchurch.
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The merits of fasting
Fasting is a concept that many people misunderstand, but if enough like-minded
Kiwis are prepared to band together one day a year for a 24-hour fast, we could overcome
negative attitudes towards this ancient practice.