Japanese Fasting Esthe Pro Labo: 7 Days to Restore Your Body's Balance
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What if there was a way to reset your body without drastic diets, starvation, or unhealthy extremes? The Japanese Esthe Pro Labo fasting program is not about deprivation – it’s about wisdom. It’s about giving your body exactly what it needs, when it needs it. And then giving it the rest it deserves.
What does "fasting" mean in Japanese philosophy?
When you hear the word "fasting," you might imagine starvation, weakness, tiring days without energy. But the Japanese approach to fasting is completely different.
It's not about letting the body suffer. It's about giving it a chance to slow down, cleanse itself, and find its natural balance again.
"The quality of skin, energy, and overall vitality begins within the organism. Therefore, in Japan, great attention is paid to metabolic balance, digestive quality, and natural body renewal processes."
Inner Beauty – beauty that begins within
The Japanese philosophy of inner beauty stems from a simple idea:
✨ The quality of your skin = the quality of your digestion
✨ Your energy = the quality of your metabolic balance
✨ Your vitality = the quality of your internal processes
You cannot have radiant skin if your body is constantly struggling to digest heavy foods.
You cannot have energy if your metabolism never gets a chance to regenerate.
That's why fasting in Japan is understood as a ritual of self-care. Not as a punishment.
Esthe Pro Labo: A serious 7-day program
How is the program structured?
The Esthe Pro Labo program lasts 7 days and consists of three main phases:
Day 1–2: Preparatory phase (enzyme diet + small doses of Herbzyme 133)
Day 3–5: Fasting phase (Herbzyme 113)
Day 6–7: Return phase (enzyme diet + small doses of Herbzyme 133)
It’s not about random fasting. It's about a controlled, scientifically designed process that gradually:
- Prepares your body for a period without solid food
- Supports it during the time it digests only fermented plants
- Returns it to normal eating without stress
Phase 1: Preparation – 2 days of enzyme diet 🍚
What is an enzyme diet?
In the context of the Esthe Pro Labo program, an enzyme diet refers to light meals based on plant-based ingredients.
It's not just a salad. These are carefully designed dishes that:
✅ Are easier to digest than regular meals
✅ Do not contain animal fats or synthetic additives
✅ Are rich in fiber to support digestion
✅ Prepare the metabolism for the next phase without sudden shock
Fast Pro Meal – plant-based refeeding food 🌱
For the first two days of the program, you use Fast Pro Meal – which is conceived as plant-based nutrition that does not burden digestion.
What does "refeeding food" mean?
Refeeding food is designed for periods when you need to:
- Provide the body with nutrients WITHOUT straining digestion
- Prepare the organism for a change of regime
- Maintain metabolic stability during the transition
Fast Pro Meal comes in the form of:
- Porridges (light, warming, easily digestible)
- Risottos (nutritious, but gentle on the stomach)
- Grain mixtures (complex carbohydrates without heaviness)
The base is a mixture of 11 types of grains, supplemented with:
Kombu seaweed (sea minerals, iodine, fucoidan)
Konjac mannan (fiber with minimal calories, satiating effect)
Vegetables (vitamins, minerals, enzymes)
Shiitake mushrooms (umami flavor, immune support)
Why no animal ingredients?
Animal proteins and fats burden digestion much more than plant sources. During the preparatory phase, you want to:
- Reduce the burden on the liver and pancreas
- Release energy that the body normally dedicates to digesting meat and dairy products
- Give the body a signal: "Prepare for change."
The goal of the first phase is to gradually reduce the burden on digestion and prepare the metabolism for a period without solid food.
Phase 2: Fasting – 3 days with Herbzyme 113
What happens during fasting?
After two days of preparation, the fasting itself follows: 3 days without solid food.
But beware – you are not starving. Instead, you use the fermented plant-based drink Herbzyme 113.
What is Herbzyme 113?
Herbzyme 113 is a fermented extract made from 113 types of plants:
🍎 Fruit
🥕 Vegetables
🌿 Herbs
🌊 Seaweed
🍄 Mushrooms
🌾 Grains
How is it made?
- Plants are mixed with natural cane sugar
- Fermented using natural microorganisms (not yeast, not synthetic cultures – natural bacteria)
- Fermentation takes place in traditional wooden vessels (hinoki – Japanese cypress)
- The process takes 1 to 3 years (yes, up to three years!)
Why such a long fermentation? ⏳
Here's what makes Herbzyme 113 so unique: fermentation is not a quick process, it's an alchemy of time.
During 1–3 years, three essential things happen:
1. Breakdown of plant structures
Microorganisms produce enzymes that break down complex plant molecules:
- Polysaccharides → smaller units
- Plant cell walls → release of bioactive substances
- Proteins → peptides and amino acids
The result is smaller molecules that are formed by natural fermentation and are more easily utilized.
2. Formation of fermentation metabolites
During fermentation, new substances are formed that were not present in the original plants:
- Organic acids (acetic acid, lactic acid)
- Bioactive peptides (short chains of amino acids)
- Certain vitamins (B vitamins produced by bacteria)
- Polyphenols (antioxidants transformed by fermentation)
These metabolites are a natural product of microbial activity – they are not synthetic additives, but what bacteria create over years of work.
3. Product stabilization
Long fermentation stabilizes the chemical composition:
- Low pH (acidic environment) protects against the growth of undesirable bacteria
- Presence of organic acids acts as a natural preservative
- Balance of the microbial community ensures product stability
"Fermentation is therefore not aimed at complete sugar removal, but at the transformation of plant components during a long fermentation process."
What does the fermented extract contain? 🧪
The resulting Herbzyme 113 contains, for example:
✅ Organic acids (metabolism support)
✅ Amino acids (building blocks of proteins)
✅ Polyphenols (antioxidants)
✅ Minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron)
✅ Metabolites formed by fermentation (bioactive substances specific to the long process)
Why is Herbzyme 113 sweet?
This surprises many people: the fermented drink is sweet.
"How can something fermented be sweet? Bacteria are supposed to eat the sugar!"
Yes, but not all of it.
Three reasons for the sweetness:
1. Natural sugars in plants
- Fruits and vegetables contain fructose and glucose
- These sugars are partially converted during fermentation, but not entirely
2. Cane sugar in production
- Natural cane sugar is used in production
- It helps to extract plant substances (osmosis)
- Creates a suitable environment for fermentation (bacteria need energy)
3. Concentrated product
- Herbzyme 113 is highly concentrated
- Even though it is sweet, it represents a minimal amount of energy
"Fermentation is therefore not aimed at complete sugar removal, but at the transformation of plant components during a long fermentation process."
How is Herbzyme 113 used during fasting?
During the 3 days of fasting:
🕘 Morning: 100 ml of Herbzyme 113 diluted in water
🕐 Lunch: 100 ml of Herbzyme 113 diluted in water
🕘 Evening: 100 ml of Herbzyme 113 diluted in water
Total: 300 ml daily – always dilute in water (amount of water to taste, approx. 1 liter recommended)
+ Sufficient water intake – at least 2 liters per day
What happens in the body?
During these three days:
- The body does not have to digest solid food
- Metabolism can stabilize
- Energy normally used for digestion is freed up for regeneration
- Fermented metabolites from Herbzyme provide bioactive substances
Phase 3: Reintroduction – 2 days of enzyme-rich food
Why is reintroduction as important as fasting?
After three days without solid food, you cannot just jump back to your normal diet. Your digestion has been in "saving mode" for three days – you need to gently reawaken it.
What happens in the reintroduction phase?
Days 6–7: You use Fast Pro Meal again (just like in the preparation phase).
Light plant-based meals help to:
✅ Reactivate digestion (pancreas, liver, gallbladder return to normal function)
✅ Stabilize metabolism (without sudden overload)
✅ Prevent bodily overload after fasting (no heavy meat, fried foods, alcohol!)
After these two days, you can gradually return to your regular diet – but ideally with greater consideration for the quality and lightness of meals.
What will 7 days of fasting bring you?
Physiological Benefits
1. Digestive Rest
- The liver, pancreas, stomach get space to regenerate
- Energy normally used for digesting meat and fatty foods is freed up for repair
2. Metabolism Stabilization
- The body is not overloaded by a constant food supply
- It has a chance to find its natural balance again
3. Detoxification and Cleansing
- Fermented metabolites from Herbzyme 113 support elimination
- The lymphatic system gets space to work more efficiently
4. Skin Improvement
- Skin quality reflects digestive quality
- After fasting, many people report clearer, cleaner skin
5. Mental Clarity
- When the body isn't digesting heavy food, the brain receives more oxygen
- Many people describe better concentration and mental clarity
Who should be cautious?
The fasting program is not for everyone:
❌ Pregnant and breastfeeding women
❌ People with diabetes (doctor's consultation essential!)
❌ Individuals with eating disorders
❌ Children and adolescents
❌ People with serious illnesses (doctor's consultation)
If you have any health problems, always consult a doctor before starting fasting.
Principles of Japanese Fasting: What's Different?
1. It's not about starvation, it's about wisdom
Japanese fasting is not extreme. It's a well-thought-out system that:
- Respects the body's needs
- Gives it exactly what it needs
- Does not let it suffer
2. Fermentation is key
Herbzyme 113 is not just "fruit juice." It's the product of years of work by microorganisms that:
- Decomposed plants into more easily usable substances
- Created new bioactive metabolites
- Stabilized the mixture naturally
3. Preparation and reintroduction are as important as fasting
Many Western diets jump straight into extremes. The Japanese approach says:
- Preparation is key (2 days)
- Fasting is the core (3 days)
- Reintroduction is just as important (2 days)
Without proper preparation and reintroduction, fasting is just stress for the body.
4. It's part of the inner beauty philosophy
Fasting is not an isolated act. It's a ritual of caring for inner balance that affects:
- Skin quality
- Energy levels
- Mental clarity
- Overall vitality
"This approach is part of a broader Japanese philosophy of metabolic balance and inner beauty, which emphasizes the relationship between the internal health of the organism and the quality of skin, energy, and vitality."
Practical tips for your first fasting
Before starting the program:
✅ Plan it for a calm week (not during work stress or travel)
✅ Prepare all products in advance (Fast Pro Meal, Herbzyme 113)
✅ Inform family/partner so they can support you
✅ Clean out the fridge of temptations (chips, sweets, fast food gone!)
During fasting:
Drink plenty of water (at least 2 liters per day)
Allow yourself to rest (no time for extreme exercise)
Minimize stress (meditation, yoga, nature walks)
Keep a journal (record feelings, energy changes, sleep quality)
After fasting:
Return to food SLOWLY (no hamburger on the first day back!)
Prefer light, plant-based meals for at least a week after the program
Avoid alcohol and caffeine for at least a week
Evaluate changes (skin, energy, digestion, sleep)
Fasting as a reset, not a punishment
The Esthe Pro Labo Japanese fasting program is not about deprivation. It's about wisdom.
It's about:
- Giving your body what it needs at the right time
- Giving it the rest it deserves
- Finding back the balance that everyday stress and heavy food disrupt
7 days. 3 phases. 1 goal: To restore your body's natural vitality.
Because true beauty – the kind that radiates from within – begins where you can't see it. It starts in the cells, in metabolism, in the balance of your organism.
And Japanese fasting is a way to give it a chance to shine.
About Esthe Pro Labo products
Herbzyme 113
A fermented extract from 113 types of plants, fermented for 1–3 years in traditional wooden vessels. The core of the program's fasting phase.
Fast Pro Meal
Plant-based refeeding food – light plant-based meals (porridges, risottos, grain mixtures) designed for preparation and reintroduction from fasting. A mix of 11 cereals + konjac mannan, vegetables, shiitake, kombu.
Complete 7-day fasting program
Days 1–2: Fast Pro Meal (preparation)
Days 3–5: Herbzyme 113 (fasting)
Days 6–7: Fast Pro Meal (reintroduction)
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