Benefits of fasting in Ramadan
In Islam, Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. Ramadan Fasting is one of the fifth pillar in Islam and is considered very significant in Islam. It requires refraining from eating, drinking and the use of oral or parenteral medications or sex relationship during fasting from dawn to sunset.
There are lot of benefits of fasting. As Muslims, we fast for Allah Pak and therefore focus on the spiritual benefits of fasting. However, fasting in Ramadan ul Mubarak also has indescribable physical benefits for persons.
According to a scientist
“This has been shown to protect brain cells and could reduce depression and anxiety, as well as the risk of developing dementia,”
There are lot of Benefits of Fasting specially in Ramadan. Few of them are list below.
- Scientific studies prove that fast restore the immune system of us.
- Fasting also helps to boost the cancer-curing effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients suffering treatment.
- Experts have also found that restricting food intake during the day can help prevent health problems such as high cholesterol.
- Fasting also helps in Heart disease and obesity.
- It helps us to improve mental health and wellbeing.
- It also helps in loosing fat and gain lean muscle mass.
In the long run, fasting can improve one’s digestive system, overall metabolism and extra weight loss.
When not to fast
Fasting for short periods is generally considered safe. However, the following people shouldn't attempt to fast without consulting a medical expert.
- Any person who is a patient of low blood pressure.
- Person with is cardiac issues.
- Poor health conditions or too old.
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
However, in the long run, fasting can improve one’s digestive system, overall metabolism and extra weight loss.
