health
March 10, 2026
“OVEREATING CAUSES JOINT PAIN, HEADACHES AND OTHER DISEASES”: Saint Gregory Palamas Explained Why Fasting is the Mother of Health
A saint of our time explains how in moments when life presses and exhausts us, surrender to God's will reveals a power that changes the heart and mind.
TL;DR
- Many physical ailments are caused by overeating, not by fasting.
- Saint Gregory Palamas, a great teacher of the Church, highlighted this in the 14th century.
- Fasting is considered the mother of health, while overeating causes illness.
- Fasting is a spiritual discipline that teaches moderation and helps control desires.
- It purifies thoughts, calms passions, and restores balance between the soul and body.
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