I'm guessing these practices are a lot more common in Thailand, no? I would love to visit there one day, seems to me there must be a huge concentration of knowledge regarding spiritual healing practices!
Stay well, sending love and good vibes your way!
Yes, you're right - it's perfectly NORMAL here to respond to any sort of stress or upheaval or sickness by fasting, going to silent meditation in a temple for a week or a month.... It changes the way we feel and think about sickness & upheaval and it feels so much more balanced. Stay well, my dear. x