Re: OT -- medical info needed

Stainless Steel Streetrat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Also, it's a very *quick* process - you can survive 90 days or more
> without *food* (think the guys who used to starve on the poles), but
> only like *2* days without *any* water (liquid). [Which has always
> made me wonder about the 40 day fasts <g>, but anyway]


I've heard expositions that a 40 day fast includes clear liquids.....of
course, attending at Southern Baptist Church, we're not likely to wag any
"tongues" over doctrines like that.....   ;-)

I know our Doctor, if telling us to "fast" before blood tests or something,
allows water, unsweetened tea and coffee.

Dalene