Importance of Ramadan to a Mans Health
The word Ramadan derived from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ which means ("scorching heat" or "dryness")
By; Olayiwola Sodiq O.
Ramadan falls on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, and help to the less privileged in our community. The annual practice of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam, which span a period of twenty-nine to thirty days, from one visual sighting of the crescent moon to the next.
The word Ramadan derived from the Arabic root ramiḍa or ar-ramaḍ which means ("scorching heat" or "dryness"
Fasting is obligatory for adult Muslims, except those who are ill, travelling, elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, chronically illness or the menstruating.
Scholars and medical practitioners at different opportunity have highlighted the importance of fasting to human health which cannot be overemphasized. Although, millions around world who have successfully observed the spiritual cleansing of Ramadan for years, some fear that fasting over a long period of time will have detrimental effects on a mans health. If you’re one of those who share this uncomfortable believe, then this is for you.
Health impotance of fasting.
It Boost your Brain: The brain-boosting powers of Ramadan are even more significant than you might think. A study carried out by scientists in USA found that the mental focus achieved during Ramadan increases the level of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which causes the body to produce more brain cells, thus improving brain function.
It help Ditch bad habits: It is so easy to ditch a bad habits when you do so as a group. Since you will have to fast during the day, Ramadan is the perfect time to ditch your bad habits for good. Habits such as smoking, drinking, adultery and other vices, as you abstain from them your body will gradually acclimatise to their absence, until your addiction is kicked out for good.
It Lowers Blood Sugar: When you spend long hours without eating, your blood sugar goes down. According to Dr. Razeen Mahroof in an August, 2010 article for "Arab News," your body uses up stored glucose for energy when you're fasting.
Note: People with diabetes should talk to their doctors before fasting for long periods of time, but those with high blood sugar -- but no diabetes -- will benefit from the process.
It Lowers Cholesterol: As we all know that weight loss is the physical outcome of fasting during and after Ramadan, we should also be informed that there are a whole lot of healthy changes going on behind the scene. A study (by UAE Cardiologist) has shown that it has a positive effect on lipid profile, which means there is a reduction of cholesterol in the blood, due to the fact that, during starvation when the stored glucose (glycogen) has been used up, the body convert fats to glucose to supplement for energy source. Low cholesterol increases cardiovascular health, greatly reducing the risk of suffering from heart disease, a heart attack, or stroke.
It Prevent multiplication of Cancerous cells: Japanese Nobel Laureate Joshinori Ohsumi shows how the body is cleansed from unnecessary cells during Ramadan. The Japanese scientist said it purify the body from unsightly cells. Cleaning that happens during the eager and hungry stay, getting genetic mutations, cancer and nautical diseases remain hungry. It is seen that they have been healed. The Japanese scholar has confirmed his thesis that staying without food and drink help in the treatment of neurological diseases and cancer.
He further stressed that after three days of fasting the immune system has resulted in renewal. And this has confirmed that fasting of Muslims is a more appropriate program.
Therefore, These period of Ramadan, abstaining from food and drink, will fights diseases, and abstaining from vices is part of the Islamic religion.
May Allah accept our Fast as an act of Ibadah.
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