Ramadan 2018 : Health Benefits Of Fasting You Didn’t Know

Ramadan 2018 : Health Benefits Of Fasting You Didn’t Know

Ramadan is the month in which the first verses of the Quran, Islam’s holy book, were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago.

During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn to sunset. This fast is intended to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate.

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, along with the Muslim declaration of faith, daily prayer, charity and performing the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Fasting is to willingly devoid your body of food and thus prevent excessive calorie intake. It is an intoxicating process which can boost your mind and your body.

There are numerous evidences which prove that fasting is a healthy state to put your body in. It is not just a religious act but since ancient times has been used to promote a healthy lifestyle. Fasting is to willingly devoid your body of food and thus prevent excessive calorie intake. It is an intoxicating process which can boost your mind and your body. It also promotes healthy eating habits and boosts your immunity. Read below to find how amazingly can fasting help your body.

Weight loss 

With fasting your leptin level drops, the hormone which makes you feel full. Initially you will not feel satiated but as you lose weight, you decrease leptin resistance. Your body will not get the calories for sometimes and even though it will be tough, you will eventually feel its effects on your fat.

Brain function 

Fasting has been known to be very effective in improving one’s brain function, majorly because it boosts the production of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF.) Plus, you will also get to control your urges to eat and will eventually increase your will power.

Insulin sensitivity 

Because we are not giving our body any strong dosage of sugar during fasting, and thus the body secretes less insulin. Lower levels of this hormone in our blood stream leads to an increased sensitivity in those with insulin resistance. Fasting also improves one’s immunity system.

Lowers blood pressure 

The lack of diet, has been known in helping lower the blood pressure of several patients. Due to less consumption of salt the blood pressure maintains a stable level. It also lowers the blood sugar level it drops over 30%, a significant perk to anyone with hyperglycaemia.