In the 1950s, Yuri Nikolaev, a Russian psychiatrist, started treating mentally ill patients with prolonged water fasting.

In the 1950s, Yuri Nikolaev, a Russian psychiatrist, started treating mentally ill patients with prolonged water fasting.

He went on to treat over 8,000 people. Reports suggest that over 70% of patients showed significant improvement, with many returning to normal functioning…pic.twitter.com/OIyzLqdiJO

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973)May 2, 2026

Source: SGT Report