Inedia

1669 report that claims a woman fasted for 12 months

Inedia (Latin for 'fasting') or breatharianism (/brɛˈθɛəriənɪzəm/) is the claimed ability for a person to live without consuming food, and in some cases water. It is a pseudoscientific practice, and several adherents of these practices have died from starvation or dehydration.[1][2][3][4]

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  2. ^ "UK: Scotland Woman 'starved herself to death'". BBC. 21 September 1999. Retrieved 10 March 2008.
  3. ^ Walker, Tom; O'Reilly, Judith (26 September 1999). "Three deaths linked to 'living on air' cult". Sunday Times (London).
  4. ^ "Swiss woman dies after attempting to live on sunlight; Woman gave up food and water on spiritual journey". Associated Press. 25 April 2012. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012.