{"id":1965,"date":"2025-02-26T15:46:31","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santeams.com\/en\/?p=1965"},"modified":"2025-02-28T11:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T11:35:25","slug":"ramadan-health-adopt-the-right-habits-for-a-safe-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santeams.com\/en\/ramadan-health-adopt-the-right-habits-for-a-safe-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramadan &amp; Health: Adopt the Right Habits for a Safe Fast"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1965\" class=\"elementor elementor-1965\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d9b6ee3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d9b6ee3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78f04e10\" data-id=\"78f04e10\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f6b5628 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f6b5628\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ramadan is a month of spirituality and discipline, but it can also be a challenge for your health. Between prolonged fasting, changes in dietary habits, and fatigue, it is essential to adopt the right practices to prevent dehydration, hypoglycemia, or other complications.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are in good health or under medical treatment, here are <strong>Medical SOS<\/strong>\u2019s recommendations for a safe Ramadan.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ramadan-health-keypoints\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramadan &amp; Health: Key Facts<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list {\"className\":\"td-post-list\"} --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list td-post-list\">\n<li>The body takes <strong>3 to 5 days<\/strong> to adjust to fasting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dehydration<\/strong> is one of the biggest risks, especially in hot weather.<\/li>\n<li>An unbalanced diet can cause <strong>hypoglycemia, fatigue, and digestive issues.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>People under medical treatment<\/strong> should consult a doctor before adjusting their medication schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"balanced-nutrition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Balanced Diet to Sustain You Through the Day<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>During Ramadan, your nutritional intake must be rich and adapted to provide enough energy between <strong>suhoor<\/strong> (pre-dawn meal) and <strong>iftar<\/strong> (breaking of the fast).<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list {\"className\":\"td-post-list\"} --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list td-post-list\">\n<li><strong>Suhoor:<\/strong> Prioritize slow-releasing carbohydrates (whole-grain bread, oats, quinoa, brown rice) and proteins (eggs, cheese, plain yogurt, nuts).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iftar:<\/strong> Start with gradual hydration with water and dates, choose a light soup and vegetables before incorporating proteins (lean meat, fish, lentils).<\/li>\n<li>Avoid fried and sugary foods that cause blood sugar spikes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"hydration-priority\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hydration: A Priority<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list {\"className\":\"td-post-list\"} --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list td-post-list\">\n<li>Drink <strong>1.5 to 2 liters of water<\/strong> between iftar and suhoor.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid coffee, tea, and sodas, as they increase water loss.<\/li>\n<li>Incorporate water-rich foods (cucumbers, watermelon, yogurt).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take medication for hypertension, diabetes, or other chronic illnesses, do not modify your treatment without medical advice.<\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"when-to-consult\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You See a Doctor?<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent fatigue and unusual energy loss.<\/li>\n<li>Dizziness, blurred vision, or loss of consciousness.<\/li>\n<li>Extreme thirst despite proper hydration.<\/li>\n<li>Chest pain or heart palpitations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"medical-sos-support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical SOS is Here to Support Your Health<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:columns --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<p><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"33.33%\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 33.33%;\">\n<p><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/santeams.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/EVAC4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Medical SOS\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:column --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"66.66%\"} --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis: 66.66%;\">\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medical consultations<\/strong> before and during Ramadan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health check-ups and monitoring<\/strong> (blood pressure, blood sugar tests, cholesterol levels).<\/li>\n<li><strong>24\/7 emergency response<\/strong> in case of illness or complications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:column --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \/wp:columns --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Book an appointment today! A simple check-up can make all the difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udce9 Contact us:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:contact@santeams.com\">contact@santeams.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +224 610 72 38 38<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wishing you a blessed Ramadan.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ramadan is a month of spirituality and discipline, but it can also be a challenge for your health. 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