Fasting helps fight diabetes, psychological disorders and other illnesses, say experts
Karachi
March 1, 2021
Although Muslims don’t observe fast in the holy month of Ramazan for medical reasons, fasting in the holy month of Ramazan has hundreds of health benefits – both on the physical and mental well-being of people especially those suffering from diseases like diabetes, hypertension, ischemic heart disease, chronic kidney disease, depression and others illnesses, said local and international health experts at a conference on Sunday.
The experts, however, advised people with health issues to seek pre-Ramazan education and medical advice for safe fasting.
“Scientific evidence proves that fasting promotes blood sugar control and better health by fighting inflammation, enhancing heart health by improving blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol levels, boosting brain functions, preventing neurodegenerative disorders, helping weight loss by limiting calorie intake and