The right way to keep fasting after Ramadan

Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is not only an essential religious practice for Muslims, and it is beneficial for overall health and well-being. In recent years, intermittent fasting has gained popularity due to its potential benefits, such as weight loss, improved metabolism, and a reduced risk of chronic disease. However, fasting after Ramadan – even on a more modified schedule – can be challenging. Although intermittent fasting is recommended for many adults, there

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physical benefits of fasting in Ramadan

5 key ways Ramadan is helping your body and mind

The benefits of fasting in Ramadan – and at any other time of the year – are backed up by a range of clinical studies that help explain how the spiritual practice is also leading to improved blood sugar control, decreased inflammation and enhanced heart health. Dr Vicente Mera, head of internal medicine and anti-aging at SHA Wellness Clinic in Dubai, outlines some of how that is happening. 1. Fat Loss Fasting can improve the body’s

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dry fasting

Dry fasting to get ‘where the magic happens’

Luke Coutinho is a holistic lifestyle coach based in India who co-wrote the 2018 book The Dry Fasting Miracle with Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, also known as the Green Sheikh. During an appearance on The Livehealthy Podcast he spoke about the benefits of the practice, how to get started and what to watch out for. Why is dry fasting a miracle? Because a lot of us today are either drinking too much water or

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Water fasting Kobu Agency:Unsplash

What it feels like to do a 72-hour water fast

My reasons for attempting a 72-hour water fast? An experiment to explore the power of the mind. It is not a weight-loss strategy.  There is an impressive body of evidence pointing to the health benefits of fasting, including improvements in metabolism, lowering the risk of certain cancers, heart disease and diabetes, and overall increased longevity. It’s recommended that you only do it for no longer than 72 hours; anything beyond that would typically require medical consent.

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Nora Hameidani, founder of Barre Effect

Why not give barre a try?

Ramadan is known to be a month full of kindness and gratitude, as well as to detox and reflect. From my experience with Muslim clients, many continue to work out throughout the Holy Month, even while they are fasting.  However, everyone reacts to fasting differently, particularly the first few days or workouts. That is why it is important to take it easy, see how you feel, and not be too hard on yourself. If working out while you are

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