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You must be aware of the health benefits we obtain in the month of
Ramadan. Controlled appetite, more spiritual focus, lower stress levels
and what not. One whole month of practicing a healthy, spiritually
peaceful lifestyle brings us an immense energy flow and a fine
rejuvenating period to reset our entire physical system.
Here are 5 astounding health benefits of fasting in Ramadan
1. Physiological Boost
Fasting brings a wholesome physiological rest for the digestive tract
and central nervous system and normalizes metabolism. Not only does
fasting lower our stress levels but boosts our nervous system with an
incredible scale. |
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2. Peace & Tranquility
Muslims from all over the world have expressed a deeply-felt sense of
peace, tranquility and focusing power in Ramadan. This collective
expression indicates improvement in mental, physical and spiritual
health of Muslim community. However these benefits can only be achieved
if fasting is exercised properly and according to real guidelines of
Islam. |
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3. Better Digestive System
By not eating or drinking throughout the day for over a month, our
bodies are rejuvenated and intense detoxify takes place to boost our
digestive system. Much like a new born baby, we enjoy a pure and
guilt-free physical system after having fasted throughout the period of
Ramadan. |
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4. Cure
Fasting provides powerful therapeutic processes that can help people
recover from mild to severe health conditions. Our body has a self
healing power, in order to activate this power, the stomach must be kept
empty, if Ramadan fasting is done properly it can help to recover from
most diseases like on-insulin diabetes, obesity, hypertension,
depression etc. Fasting revitalizes skin cells and bring out glow too. |
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5. Protection from Cardiovascular Disease
Fasting improves your blood fat levels, A study conducted in 1997 in the
Annals of Nutrition Metabolism demonstrated that fasting lowered bad
“LDL” cholesterol levels by 8 percent, triglyceride by 30 percent, and
increased good “HDL” levels by 14.3 percent thereby protecting your
heart from cardiovascular disease.
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