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Healthy Ramadan -12

Healthy Ramadan -12. Fasting and Indigestion. Ahmadi Hospital ,Health Promotion Unit Wishing You a Healthy Ramadan. Indigestion during fasting is a temporarily malfunction.

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Healthy Ramadan -12

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  1. Healthy Ramadan -12 Fasting and Indigestion Ahmadi Hospital ,Health Promotion Unit Wishing You a Healthy Ramadan

  2. Indigestion during fasting is a temporarily malfunction • Indigestion is a common digestive disorder all over the world (regardless fasting). It is more common among people who have bad food habits and inactivity. • Indigestion During fasting is not an illness , but is - most probably- temporary malfunction of the digestive system, related to overeating, and rushing for food especially in breaking the fast as well as some bad eating habits.

  3. How to Avoid Indigestion in Ramadan? • Ramadan is a very good opportunity, to get rid of this discomfort feeling, by the following: • Avoid rushing for food and overeating. • Follow a well balanced diet . • Regulate food intake ,quantity and quality, between Eftar( first meal) and Sahoor( last meal). • Treating Organic causes ( if any) • Adopt healthy lifestyle e.g. sport and stop smoking and • And to implement the following advises:

  4. Steps to Get Rid of Indigestion • Avoid rushing and quick breaking of Eftar • Avoid overeating specially in Eftar meal. • Divide your meals into 3-4 small portions instead of having two heavy meals at once.

  5. Steps to Get Rid of Indigestion 4. Avoid fried , fatty and spicy food, 5. Avid high calorie meals and sweets such as “Kunafah”, and fast food.

  6. Steps to Get Rid of Indigestion 6. Stay away from some type of food causing bloating and indigestion, such as legumes, eggs and soft drinks and meals. 7. Get suitable amounts of fruits , vegetables ( watch any unwanted symptoms). 8. Ensure you drink enough water.

  7. Physical Fitness help you to avoid mal digestion 9. Avoid laziness. Practice your favorite exercise , and get rid of indigestion discomfort . Gain fitness and Health at the same time.

  8. Promote Mental and Spiritual Aspects 10.Religion and Spiritual practice promote health as they are considered as the 4th dimensions of health 11.Let the Holy month of Ramadan be a good chance to strengthen , spiritual ,social and psychological aspects of health. 12.Learn meditation and relaxation techniques.

  9. Stop smoking and fight alcohol 13. Quit smoking as soon as possible , It is one of the causes of Indigestion. 14. Avoid passive smoking 15. Fight Alcoholic

  10. Caffeine and Citrus 16 .Caffeine causes the stomach to produce more acid, so reduce or avoid foods and beverages that contain caffeine 17. Avoid foods that contain high amounts of acids, such as citrus fruits and tomatoes . .

  11. Treat the Underlying Organic Cause 18. Treat any organic causes of indigestion and get regular medical check-up for early detection of any unwanted disease. . .

  12. Let Ramadan be the Take off • To promote the 4 Dimensions of Health. • For better health and longer life. • For a happier and meaningful life ever.

  13. Health Promotion Unit

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