BOOSTING YOUR MENTAL WELLBEING
There is plenty of research that shows the positive effects that fasting can have on your mental wellbeing and spiritual focus, but the brain-boosting powers of Ramadan are even more significant than you might think.
A study carried out by American scientists 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.
Likewise, a distinct reduction in the amount of the hormone cortisol, produced by the adrenal gland, means that stress levels are greatly reduced both during and after Ramadan.
DITCHING YOUR BAD HABITS
Because you will be fasting during the day, Ramadan is the perfect time to ditch your bad habits for good. Vices such as smoking and consuming sugary foods should not be indulged during Ramadan, and as you abstain from them your body will gradually acclimatise to their absence until your addiction is kicked for good.
This story is from the April 2021 edition of Mother, Baby & Child.
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