Health Guidelines for Ramadan

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The thirty-day period is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is trying to lose weight through healthy diet and exercise. Some people may create an exercise planner in advance while fasting, as some prefer to work out before Iftar, and others after. Research has shown that fasting for 30 consecutive days without performing any physical exercise or activity reduces strength and physical fitness. Muslims have to remain active in the month of Ramadan to stay healthy.

This year, Ramadan occurs during summer. High temperatures should be taken into account when performing physical activity. A few questions come to mind when fasting and are as follows: When is the best time for a fasting person to work out - before or after Iftar? Before Iftar Precautions should be taken and proper guidelines followed when working out before Iftar.

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No, Islamic law exempts women from fasting whilst breastfeeding and they can make these up at a later date. No, smoking is not permitted. Ramadan is an excellent time to help patients give up smoking and support should be offered at this time. Most scholars agree that nicotine patches are not permissible during fasting.

Tablets will invalidate the fast.

Injections, patches and eye drops are allowed. Sublingual tablets for angina are permissible. Insulin is also permissible. There are differing opinions between scholars on the above, so if patients are unsure they should contact their local mosque. Such patients are not advised to fast, and in these cases as they will not be able to fast at a later date, Islamic law states they must give to charity instead, and should consult an Islamic scholar for further advice.

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No, and if this happens patients do not have to make any fasts up. The fast can only become invalid if such a large amount of bleeding occurs and the patient swallows it. Yes provided nothing is swallowed, it is advisable to rinse the mouth with water following use of these, and to avoid if possible. If patients have further queries they should contact their local mosque: Fees Jobs News Contact Search. Indigestion — fasting usually reduces the amount of acid, however if a patient suffers with this the following can be advised: Those on regular antacids are advised to continue to take these at the pre-dawn meal; dietary changes may help e.

Dehydration — This is a common problem and patients must be advised to drink plenty during the non-fasting period.

If a patient feels disorientated, confused or faint they should be advised to stop fasting and rehydrate, and they can make up their fast at a later date. Headache — This is a common problem with many possible causes e. Dietary advice should be given including consuming adequate quantities of fluid. Constipation — This is often exacerbated by dehydration and advice should be given regarding this, including dietary advice on fruit and vegetables, increasing the fibre content of food, being active etc.

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If the problem persists a short course of bulk laxatives may be prescribed. Pregnancy — It is not compulsory to fast when pregnant and there is evidence that this is not advisable.

If a patient is determined to fast in the early part of pregnancy she may do so, but it has been made very clear in Islamic law she does not have to do this, and can make up these fasts at a later date. Children — According to Islamic law children are required to fast from puberty, but the above exemptions should be reviewed according to each individual child.

Fasting prior to the age of years is not advisable. Hypertension — Those with severe hypertension or heart disease should be advised not to fast. Those with well controlled hypertension may fast but their medication regime may need to be adjusted so that they can divide their medications before the pre-dawn meal and the after the sunset meal.

They should be advised to stop their fast if they become unwell during this period. Diabetes — Patients with diet controlled diabetes may fast, but should avoid eating large amounts of food at the break of the fast and have smaller meals during the non-fasting period.

The pre-dawn meal should be eaten as close to the start of the fast as possible, foods rich in complex carbohydrates are preferable.