Yet another year and I am ill so I cannot fast - at least not now.
Perhaps later in the month, and then I will make it up, insha'allah.
this is good stuff thank you!
noor-e-islaam wrote:
> AsSalaam O Alaikum (Peace be always with you. AMEEN.)
>
> *SOME HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR RAMADAN*
>
>
> This article provides useful advice on how to avoid some common
> problems encountered in Ramadan. If followed, it would enable one to
> fast comfortably and enjoy fully the spiritual benefits of Ramadan.
>
> During the holy month of Ramadan, our diet should not differ very much
> from our normal diet and should be as simple as possible. The diet
> should be such that we maintain our normal weight, neither losing nor
> gaining.
>
> However, if one is over-weight, Ramadan is an ideal time to normalize
> one's weight.
>
> In view of the long hours of fasting, we should consume slow digesting
> foods including fiber containing-foods rather than fast-digesting foods.
>
> Slow digesting foods last up to 8 hours, while fast-digesting foods
> last for
> only 3 to 4 hours.
>
> * Slow-digesting foods are foods that contain grains and seeds
> like barley, wheat, oats, millet, semolina, beans, lentils,
> whole meal flour, unpolished rice, etc. (called complex
> carbohydrates).
> * Fast-burning foods are foods that contain sugar, white flour,
> etc. (called refined carbohydrates).
> * Containing-containing foods are bran-containing foods, whole
> wheat, grains and seeds, vegetables like green beans, peas, sem
> (papry), marrow, mealiest, spinach, and other herbs like methie,
> the leaves of beetroot (iron-rich), fruit with skin, dried fruit
> especially dried apricots, figs and prunes, almonds, etc.
> * The foods eaten should be well balanced, containing foods from
> each food group, i.e. fruits, vegetables, meat/chicken/fish,
> bread/cereals and dairy products.
> * Fried foods are unhealthy and should be limited. They cause
> indigestion, heartburn, and weight problems.
>
> *AVOID*
>
> * Fried and fatty foods.
> * Foods containing too much sugar.
> * Over-eating especially at sehri.
> * Too much tea at sehri. Tea makes you pass more urine taking with
> it valuable mineral salts that your body would need during the day.
> * Smoking cigarettes. Smoking and anything which is bad for health
> is Forbidden in Islaam, since Smoking is unhealthy and one
> should stop it completely. If you have this bad habit, it is
> good time to stop it now and for ever.
>
> *EAT*
>
> * Complex carbohydrates at sehri so that the food lasts longer
> making you
> less hungry.
> * Haleem is an excellent source of protein and is a slow-burning food.
> * Dates are excellent source of sugar, fiber, carbohydrates,
> potassium and
> magnesium.
> * Almonds are rich in protein and fiber with less fat.
> * Bananas are a good source of potassium, magnesium and carbohydrates.
>
> *DRINK*
>
> * As much water or fruit juices as possible between iftar and
> bedtime so
> that your body may adjust fluid levels in time.
>
> *CONSTIPATION*
>
>
> Constipation can cause piles (hemorrhoids), fissures (painful cracks
> in anal canal) and indigestion with a bloated feeling.
>
>
> *Causes:* Too much refined foods, too little water and not enough
> fiber in the diet.
>
> *Remedy:* Avoid excessive refined foods, increase water intake, and
> use bran in baking, brown flour when making roti.
>
>
> *INDIGESTION AND WIND*
>
> **
> *Causes:* Over-eating. Too much fried and fatty foods, spicy foods,
> and foods that produce wind e.g. eggs, cabbage, lentils, carbonated
> drinks like Cola also produce gas.
>
> *Remedy:* Do not over-eat; drink fruit juices or better still drink water.
>
> Avoid fried foods; add ajmor to wind-producing foods.
>
>
> *LETHARGY ('low blood pressure')*
>
>
> Excessive sweating, weakness, tiredness, lack of energy, dizziness,
> especially on getting up from sitting position, pale appearance and
> feeling faint are symptoms associated with "low blood pressure". This
> tends to occur towards the afternoon.
>
>
> *Causes:* Too little fluid intake, decreased salt intake.
>
> *Remedy:* Keep cool, increase fluid and salt intake.
>
> *Caution:* Low blood pressure should be confirmed by taking a blood
> pressure reading when symptoms are present. Persons with high blood
> pressure may need their medication adjusted during Ramadan. They
> should consult their doctor.
>
>
> *HEADACHE*
>
> **
> *Causes:* Caffeine and tobacco-withdrawal, doing too much in one day,
> lack of sleep, hunger usually occur as the day goes by and worsens at
> the end of the day. When associated with "low blood pressure", the
> headache can be quite severe and can also cause nausea before Iftar.
>
> *Remedy:* Cut down caffeine and tobacco slowly starting a week or two
> before Ramadan. Herbal and caffeine-free teas may be substituted.
> Reorganize your schedule during the Ramadan so as to have adequate sleep.
>
>
> *LOW BLOOD SUGAR*
>
>
> Weakness, dizziness, tiredness, poor concentration, perspiring easily,
> feeling shaky (tremor), unable to perform physical activities,
> headache, palpitations are symptoms of low blood sugar.
>
>
> *Causes:* in non-diabetics: Having too much sugar i.e. refined
> carbohydrates especially at suhur (sehri). The body produces too much
> insulin causing the blood glucose to drop.
>
> *Remedy:* Eat something at sehri and limit sugar-containing foods and
> drinks.
>
> *Caution:* Diabetics may need to adjust their medication in Ramadan,
> consult your doctor.
>
>
> *MUSCLE CRAMPS*
>
> **
> *Causes:* Inadequate intake of calcium, magnesium and potassium foods.
>
> *Remedy:* Eat foods rich in the above minerals e.g. vegetables, fruit,
> dairy products, meat and dates.
>
> *Caution:* Those on high blood pressure medication and with kidney
> stone problems should consult their doctor.
>
>
> *PEPTIC ULCERS, HEART BURN, GASTRITIS AND HIATUS HERNIA*
>
>
> Increased acid levels in the empty stomach in Ramadan aggravate the
> above conditions. It presents as a burning feeling in the stomach area
> under the ribs and can extend up to the throat. Spicy foods, coffee,
> and Cola drinks worsen these conditions.
>
> Medications are available to control acid levels in the stomach.
> People with proven peptic ulcers and hiatus hernia should consult
> their doctor well before Ramadan.
>
>
> *KIDNEY STONES*
>
>
> Kidney stones may occur in people who have less liquid to drink,
> therefore, it is essential to drink extra liquids so as to prevent
> stone formation.
>
>
> *JOINT PAINS*
>
> **
> *Causes:* During Ramadan, when extra salah are performed the pressure
> on the knee joints increases. In the elderly and those with arthritis
> this may result in pain, stiffness, swelling and discomfort.
>
> *Remedy:* Lose weight so that the knees do not have to carry any extra
> load. Exercise the lower limbs before Ramadan so that they can be
> prepared for the additional strain. Being physically fit allows
> greater fulfillment, thus enabling one to be able to perform salah
> with ease.
>
>
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