The Science Behind Fasting: Kent Wellness Expert Shares How Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine Align

Wellness entrepreneur Chloe Mould is on a mission to help people across the South East rediscover their natural vitality through the power of fasting, a practice deeply rooted in Chinese tradition and now backed by modern science.

Fasting has long been used as a natural way to restore balance and promote healing in the body. In recent years, researchers have begun to uncover what ancient practitioners have known for centuries: that fasting activates a process known as autophagy, the body’s way of repairing and regenerating itself at the cellular level.

In 2016, Japanese scientist Yoshinori Ohsumi received the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work on autophagy, confirming that fasting can help the body clear damaged cells, slow down ageing and boost overall health.

For Chloe, who lives in Chislehurst, this discovery mirrors her own experience. After returning to China in 2015 to take part in a traditional fasting programme, Chloe lost one and a half stone in just seven days and noticed profound improvements in her sleep, energy and confidence.

“Fasting changed everything for me,” says Chloe. “It’s not about starvation or deprivation, but about giving the body space to repair itself. Once people understand the science behind it, they realise it’s one of the most natural ways to reset and heal.”

Chloe now hosts fasting retreats that combine centuries-old Chinese fasting wisdom with modern understanding of how the body works. The retreats are designed for anyone seeking natural ways to improve sleep, focus, digestion, and overall wellbeing.

Each retreat offers guided fasting support, small group workshops, and gentle education on how to integrate fasting safely into everyday life. Participants are encouraged to tune into their body’s natural rhythms and experience first-hand how fasting can trigger renewal from within.

“People often think of fasting as something extreme,” adds Chloe. “But when done correctly, it’s one of the most effective ways to support long-term health. Science is finally catching up with what traditional Chinese medicine has taught for over a thousand years.”

Chloe’s next retreat programme opens for bookings this autumn, offering a calm and nurturing space for people ready to reset both body and mind.

To learn more or book a place, visit  Reset Your Body. Renew Your Life.