That question is between you and your physician. There are some medications that it may make sense to lower the dosage or do without during the fasting phase. For some conditions that is out of the question, and many of these medicines should not be taken on an empty stomach.
Many people who have to take medication have undergone vision quests, bringing with them small amounts of crackers, juice, or other supplements to allow them to continue a healing regimen.
Medicine is about becoming whole: physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Taking care of you physical health is important. It is not ‘cheating.’ A vision quest contains many kinds of ‘medicine,’ for healing the heart, soul, and spirit. Remember that you will be alone, in wilderness without books, conversation, electric lights, hot showers, and entertainment. You will be ‘fasting’ in many other ways.
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