Health | The positive effects of Ramadan on your mental health

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| Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam, during which Muslims are encouraged to abstain from food and drink between dusk and dawn.|


Before you fast, it is always a good idea to check in with your doctor to determine whether or not you should. If you are unable to fast, you can pay the fidyah instead, where you give a poor and hungry person the amount of money equivalent to the cost of two meals a day.


How fasting and being charitable helps your mental health


Fasting is not only about abstaining from food. You also avoid harmful speech such as talking ignorantly or indecently, and also shun negative actions such as arguing or fighting. By doing so, we can focus on developing good behaviours and increasing the number of good deeds we do.


Throughout Ramadan, there is an emphasis on charity and thinking of those in need in order to find ways to unify our community. During this month, we start to think of how we can give back and how to connect with our family and those around us.


Research has shown that such charitable actions can boost endorphins - our ‘feel-good’ brain chemical. The social, active lifestyle that often goes hand-in-hand with being charitable can help to improve our self-esteem as we become immersed in meaningful activities, while also helping us to combat feelings of loneliness and isolation.


The positive emotions we feel from being charitable can also help to banish stress, and help us detach from negative feelings such as anger.


Ramadan offers us a chance to reset


The Holy Month is an opportunity for us to address any unhealthy behaviours. Ramadan is an excellent time to reflect upon and evaluate any unhealthy habits such as smoking, alcohol, drugs or excessive internet use, which can be amended during this month.


Ramadan can give us the spiritual power to reflect on our habits and behaviours. In addition, the ability to avoid unhealthy behaviours for an entire day can be a stepping stone towards resetting and building up a resistance to triggers, while also addressing any urges and impulses.



Source:  - Aspris Healthcare    https://www.aspris.ae

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