The Health Benefits of Fasting

A pre-dawn meal, many hours filled with the remembrance of Allah (SWT) and then breaking the fast. This is all that the holy month of Ramadan is all about. The spiritual dimensions of this holy month need many volumes to be described entirely. Hence, in today s discussion, we will concern ourselves only with the physical benefits of fasting. Ramadan is nearly upon us. Once more, many Muslims will fast without realizing the health benefits of fasting. We thought it would be prudent to recall, some of the health benefits of fasting. Let us add more to your eagerness for fasting!  

1- Detoxification

Not many of us can claim with confidence that we have no become addicted to fast food. Junk food has become a part of our meals. Not a day passes without us consuming it in any form. The ultimate result of this overconsumption of fried, fatty brands of food is disastrous. Our bodies have become riddled with all sorts of food additives, colors, and preservatives. Ultimately, these assume the form of toxins in the body. These are stored in fat. Now, fasting provides us with a chance to burn, not only our sins but also a bit of fat. Therefore, when you fast, you lose fat and all the harmful toxic elements. This is how fasting promotes detoxification!

2- Weight loss

Glucose is the prime source of energy in our bodies. However, once glucose stocks are depleted, it is lipids’ turn. The lipid breakdown is known as ketosis. When you are fasting, your body still needs the energy to keep your affairs going. Once glucose levels are down, the body begins to break down the fat in the kidney and muscles. This leads to a lowering in overall body fat. This means that in Ramadan, you have a great chance of shedding some pounds. However, you need to give up on fried foods. Otherwise, even fasting will fail to make an impact! 

3- Improved Metabolism

It all comes down to what you eat, does not it? One week, you are eating the fried, fatty stuff that is surely clogging your arteries and veins. The next week you are all about dates, bananas, calcium, potassium, and that sort of thing, the difference is stark. Eventually, this leads to what you might call a resetting of metabolism. it is one of the Health benefits of fasting. Your body cannot thank you enough because it is finally digesting human food. Those fruits are going to keep up your energy levels all day long. Not only that, but they also serve to improve immunity. For once, you are not high on carbonated drinks. Water seems to be the only drink that matters. We cannot resist saying it, life is good when it is Ramadan! 

4- Wits are improved

Intriguing, right? The positive impact of fasting on brain productivity has certainly created a spark in the scientific world. Put simply, when you are fasting, your brain is under stress. In such a state, it is forced to produce the BDNF factor, something that rejuvenates brain cells. Apart from that, fasting has also been shown to have a positive effect on diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.   

5- An increase in immunity

We mentioned this before; fasting can help your immunity. Your body’s power to fight to invade pathogen increases somewhat. Not only that, but the body systems are also able to detect internal issues as well. Take the example of free radicals. These are charged species, which are carcinogenic by nature. In Ramadan, you are eating more fruits than you normally do in the entire year. These fruits are laden with antioxidants. Not only that, but vitamins also play a role in enhancing body immunity. In some people, fasting was shown to down-regulate some of inflammatory diseases. These included rheumatoid arthritis and inflammatory bowel disease. All in all, fasting has an incredible effect on your immune system.

Conclusion

Well, that is all from this discussion. Muslims! Let Ramadan be a source to reconnect with Allah (SWT). Obey the Almighty; spend your time in His (SWT) remembrance, as you have never before. However, fast with the thought of added health benefits that you never knew before. If you can do that, Ramadan is going to be quite a different experience, we promise you!