Strict fasting is risky for those with a heart condition

Water fasting, where there is no intake of solid food for a week, is an example of extreme fasting that heart disease patients should avoid. — dpa

Fasting is one of the oldest health trends, and doing without solid food, as well as a host of other luxuries, is supposed to cleanse the body, proponents say.

While the jury is out regarding the health benefits, doctors are in agreement that it's a risky business for anyone with a heart condition.