We hear various people belonging to different religions often fasts on different occasions almost every month. Fasting is considered to be one of the several ways to cleanse and keep our body well balanced both mentally and physically. Today when we mention fasting, it can refer to different ways which leads to overall health benefits. Thus it is not important to be on only food fasting for well being. Many people prefer even not to speak or utter a word for few days (Vipassana or Maun Vrat) which they feel is another way of balancing, meditating, disciplining and relaxing mind and soul that leads to some other benefits to health. It is said to be fasting is to connect more to self and to reconnect to what you believe in.