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This indian Holy man was tested by scientists for a period of over 15 days. The thing that makes this interesting, but perhaps not quite complete proof is the claim of this man that he can sustain himself by simply taking in the sun. When I first read this, I was extremely skeptical. I am willing to grant a lot of things, but the idea of living without food or water--- it's very hard for me to imagine it, yet the interesting thing is that over a period of 15 days, even though urine formed, it was reabsorbed. Furthermore, even after over 15 days, his body exhibited no signs of serious stress, which would be expected for someone fasting this long. Aside from losing a very small amount of weight, he was measured to be perfectly healthy. Now this study has only been carried out twice, and though it doesn't prove anything to me (I think he would need to be monitored continuously with cameras for at least two months to establish such claims), I would like to know what thoughts the Skeptiko community has concerning this phenomenon.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2010-05-starving-yogi-astounds-indian-scientists.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3236118.stm
If this is indeed true, the implications are simply astonishing. The possibility to completely eliminate the need for wasting resources as well as completely ending world hunger would be a true possibility.
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2010-05-starving-yogi-astounds-indian-scientists.html
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/3236118.stm
If this is indeed true, the implications are simply astonishing. The possibility to completely eliminate the need for wasting resources as well as completely ending world hunger would be a true possibility.