Fans of the 36-hour monk fast include British prime minister Rishi Sunak. People who follow it say it improves digestion, mental clarity and sleep quality, and helps with weight loss and food cravings.
After May Chan Mei-wah began chemotherapy and radiation treatment for Stage 2 breast cancer almost a year ago, she found it a challenge to eat. “I had no appetite, experienced nausea, vomiting and bloating, and couldn’t taste my food,” says the 55-year-old from Hong Kong. “I also had trouble chewing because my gums were sore and I could barely move.