Guide

Yes, you can smoke on a fast without adding calories, but smoke and nicotine can blunt many of the health and hormone benefits people hope for.

Yes, you can smoke weed while fasting, but it may stir hunger, affect blood pressure, and clash with medical or spiritual fasting rules.

No, smoking usually breaks fasting rules and it also reduces many of the health and spiritual benefits you hope to gain from fasting.

No, you should not smoke when fasting for blood work because nicotine and smoke can skew several common test results.

No, you should not smoke while fasting for blood work because nicotine can change blood results and blood flow.

No, you should not smoke while fasting for a blood test, because nicotine and smoke chemicals can skew results and irritate your stomach.

Yes, some Christians smoke during a fast, but many pastors urge believers to lay tobacco aside to protect the purpose of Christian fasting.

Yes, with most health and intermittent fasts you can drink plain water while fasting, unless a medical or religious rule specifically forbids it.

No, you usually should not snack while fasting, because most snacks add calories that interrupt the fast.

Yes, you can nap while fasting for God, as rest does not break a fast when your intention and worship remain sincere.