Saednews: Headaches are a common problem for those who are fasting. By following the simple tips in this article, you can prevent them effectively.
According to SAEDNEWS: Hanieh Naseri considered headaches to be one of the common problems during fasting, adding: "To prevent headaches during fasting, fasting people must definitely eat the pre-dawn meal."
This doctor of naturopathy advised people to practice reducing the amount of food consumed about 10 days before the start of Ramadan and to avoid excessive consumption of tea and coffee to prevent headaches.
Naseri stated that using warm water and honey, warm water and candy, or warm milk and honey in the pre-dawn meal is effective in preventing headaches. He added: "On the other hand, using heavy, fatty, spicy, and salty foods is not recommended at all in the pre-dawn meal, as it can lead to headaches in fasting individuals."
Stating that one of the causes of headaches during fasting is dehydration, he noted: Fasters should make sure to drink enough fluids, including honey syrup, lemon juice syrup, orange juice, and sakanjabin, between iftar and sahur.
According to this university professor, consuming fruits such as cucumbers, watermelon, and vegetables including lettuce and purslane can help prevent headaches in fasting people by providing water to the body.
Referring to the effect of adequate sleep on preventing headaches in fasting people, Nasseri stated: "In Iranian medicine, it is recommended to sleep between six and 10 hours. During fasting days, we should have adequate sleep at night. Also, the gap between eating and sleeping should be between two and three hours."
He also considered constipation to be another problem for fasting people and reminded: In addition to consuming sufficient fluids, it is recommended that people consume figs soaked in water and honey or rose water, rose powder with buttermilk, or a spoonful of violet powder with candy and rose petals during the pre-dawn meal or iftar, as this helps improve the digestive system and relieve constipation.
Naseri said: Chewing food well, avoiding overeating and binge eating, considering the coincidence of Nowruz and Ramadan, not using liquids while eating, using raisins, pomegranate syrup along with mint extract, thyme powder, fennel, angelica, and mint in spring orange extract can help relieve stomach bloating and digestive problems during fasting.
Naseri also listed bad breath as another problem for fasting people, noting: Avoiding spicy and fatty foods, using celery, chewing fresh coriander, preparing a mouthwash from a decoction of rose hips and mord, and consuming barberry, sakanjabin, and pomegranate syrup help eliminate bad breath.
He continued by stating that fasting has many benefits for the body in general, saying: "The nature of fasting is hot and dry, and fasting is highly recommended for the body."
He stated that Zakaria Razi also referred to the benefits of fasting and considered it useful for strengthening a person's sense of hearing, smell, and vision, adding: "Fasting is a spiritual effort to overcome the ego, and if its correct principles are followed, it leads to increased balance in the body and brings us physical and mental health."
The university professor also advised people who suffer from a specific disease or take medication during the day to consult their doctor before fasting.
Nasseri also mentioned some prohibitions during the fasting period and continued: "Cutting and cupping are prohibited during fasting days, and people should also refrain from leech therapy while fasting."
Source: Sad Online
