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Islam for Muslims / 10 Incredible Health Benefits Of Fasting. by alsas(m): 6:47am On Jul 09, 2013 |
Many people observe fasting as a religious obligation but only few know the health benefits it has. Fasting is a good practice, if properly implemented. It promotes elimination of toxins from the body, reduces blood sugar ans fat stores. It promote healthy eating habits and boost immunity. Here are top 10 health benefits you ca derive from fasting. 1. Fasting Promotes detoxification Processed foods contain lots of additives. These additives may become toxins in the body. Some of them promote production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Most of these toxins are stored in fats. Fat is burnt during fasting, especially when it is prolonged. And the toxins are released. The liver, kidneys and other organs in the body are involved in detoxification. 2. Fasting Rests Digestive System During fasting, the digestive organs rest. The normal physiologic functions continue especially production of digestive secretions, but at reduced rates. This exercise helps to maintain balance of fluids in the body. Breakdown of food takes place at steady rates. Release of energy also follows a gradual pattern. Fasting however does not stop production of acids in the stomach. This is reason patients with peptic ulcer are advised to approach fasting with caution. Some experts believe they should not fast. 3. Fasting Resolves Inflammatory Response Some studies show that fasting promotes resolution of inflammatory diseases and allergies. Examples of such inflammatory diseases are rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis and skin diseases such as psoriasis. Some experts assert that fasting may promote healing of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis. 4. Fasting Reduces Blood Sugar Fasting increases breakdown of glucose so that the body can get energy. It reduces production of insulin. This rests the pancreas. Glucagon is produced to facilitate the breakdown of glucose. The outcome of fasting is a reduction in blood sugar. 5. Fasting Increases Fat breakdown The first response of the body to fasting is break down of glucose. When the store of glucose is exhausted, ketosis begins. This is break down of fats to release energy. The fats stored in kidney and muscles are broken down to release energy. 6. Fasting Corrects high blood Pressure Fasting is one of the non-drug methods of reducing blood pressure. It helps to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is clogging of arteries by fat particles. During fasting glucose and later, fat stores are used to produce energy. Metabolic rate is reduced during fasting. The fear-flight hormones such as adrenaline and noradrenaline are also reduced. This keeps the metabolic steady and within limits. The benefit is a reduction in blood pressure. 7. Fasting Promotes Weight loss Fasting promotes rapid weight loss. It reduces the store of fats in the body. However fasting is not a good weight loss strategy. Reducing fat and sugar intake, and increasing fruits and rest are better measures to achieve weight reduction. 8. Fasting Promotes Healthy diet It has been observed that fasting reduces craving for processed foods. It promotes desire for natural foods, especially water and fruits. This is one way fasting promote healthy lifestyle. 9. Fasting Boosts Immunity When an individual is on balanced diet in between fasts, this can boost immunity. Elimination of toxins and reduction in fat store also helps the body. When individuals take fruits to break a fast, they increase the body's store of essential vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and E are good antioxidants readily available in fruits. They help to boost immunity. 10. Fasting May Help to Overcome Addictions Some authors show that fasting can help addicts reduce their cravings, for nicotine, alcohol, caffeine and other substance abuse. Although there are other regimens required to resolve addictions, fasting can play a role. Despite these benefits, fasting has some demerits. It may cause reduction in body water called dehydration. This leads may lead to headaches and even trigger migraines in predisposed persons. It may worsen heartburn and peptic ulcer. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, malnourished people, and individuals with cardiac arrhythmias, renal or liver problems are advised not to fast. References Seliger, S. & Haines, C.D. (2012) 'Is Fasting Healthy?' Accessed from (link) Panjwani, M. (2009) '11 Health Benefits of Fasting', Accessed from http://mushpanjwani.com/2009/08/23/11-health-benefits-of-fasting/ 26 Likes 2 Shares |
Jokes Etc / An Igbo Man, A Yoruba Man And A Hausa Man! by alsas(m): 2:53pm On Feb 06, 2012 |
An Igbo man, Yoruba man and Hausa man who were lost in aforest n were captured by cannibals. The king of d cannibals told the prisoners that they could live if they pass a trial. The 1st step was to go deep into d forest n get ten (10) pieces of d same kind of fruits. The three men went their separate ways to gather fruits. The Yoruba man came back n said to d king, "I brought ten (10) apples", d king explained d trial to him, 'you have to swallow d fruits without any expression on your face or you will be killed. The 1st apple went in, but on d 2nd one, he winced out in pain, so he was killed. The Igbo man arrived n showed d king ten (10) berries. When d king explained d trial to him, he thought to himself that this should be easy, 1,2,3,4 ,5,6,7,8 n on d ninth (9th) berry, he burst out in laughter n was killed. The Yoruba man n Igbo man met in heaven. The Yoruba man asked, "why did you laugh?", you almost got away with d trial", the Igbo man replied,"I couldn't help it, I saw the Hausa man coming with Watermelons |
Politics / Re: Nigerians In Brussels, Belgium Occupy Nigeria Embassy by alsas(m): 2:03pm On Jan 12, 2012 |
Go belgium and #occupy9ja. |
Politics / Re: Nigerians In Brussels, Belgium Occupy Nigeria Embassy by alsas(m): 2:01pm On Jan 12, 2012 |
Go belgium and #occupy9ja. |
Business / Re: Sanusi Is The African Central Bank Governor Of The Year! by alsas(m): 10:50pm On Sep 26, 2011 |
congrat 2 my role model, |
Islam for Muslims / Re: Ramadhan Kareem by alsas(m): 11:16am On Aug 11, 2010 |
It’s the month when the devils are chained, the gates of hell are closed and those of paradise are opened. It’s the month the holy prophet used to pray to witness. It’s the blessed month of ramadhan. May Allah shower his blessings and grant us forgiveness in this holy month. RAMADAN KAREEM |
Computers / Re: 7 Things You Should Not Do On Facebook. by alsas(m): 10:26am On May 15, 2010 |
thanks 4d advice keep it up, |
Computers / Re: Website, U Can't But Visit Anytime U Are On Internet by alsas(m): 8:22pm On Nov 21, 2009 |
Technology Market / Re: Are U In Need Of Paypal? by alsas(m): 5:38pm On Jul 02, 2009 |
are you crazy |
Computers / Re: Best Antivirus To Use by alsas(m): 12:22pm On Feb 26, 2009 |
Bit defender is the best Anti-virus ever. All the rest are rubish but eset, karsparsky, norton, mcafee are trying. but the rest are just rubish. |
Gaming / Gta Vice-city Cheats by alsas(m): 2:57pm On Jul 07, 2008 |
HERE ARE SOME CHEATS FOR VICE CITY PLAYERZ, Weapon/Health Vice City cheats aspirine - Max health canttakeitanymore - Suicide thugstools - Thug Weapons professionaltools - Professional weapons nuttertools - Heavy weapons preciousprotection - Full armor youwon'ttakemealive - Increase wanted level leavemealone - Decrease wanted level Vehicle Vice City Cheats bigbang - Destroy all cars wheelsareallineed - Strip cars comeflywithme - Flying dodo car greenlight - All traffic lights are green miamitraffic - Traffic moves faster travelinstyle - Flying car panzer - Spawn a tank thelastride - Spawn a hearse rockandrollcar - Spawn a limo rubbishcar - Spawn a garbage truck gettherefast - Spawn a sabre turbo betterthanwalking - Spwan a caddy gettherequickly - Fast car getthereveryfastindeed - Faster car getthereamazinglyfast - Fastest car iwantitpaintedblack - Black traffic seaways - Cars float on water gripiseverything - Improved car handling ahairdresserscar - Pink cars loadsoflittlethings - Change wheel size General Game Play/Character Vice City Cheats apleasantday - Nice weather alovelyday - Great weather abitdrieg - Cloudy weather catsanddogs - Rain cantseeathing - Fog lifeispassingmeby - Speed up game stilllikedressingup - Change pedestrian clothes fightfightfight - Pedestrian riot nobodylikesme - Pedestrians attack you ourgodgivenrighttobeararms - Pedestrians have weapons onspeed - Walk faster booooooring - Walk Slower chickswithguns - Bikini women with guns chasestat - See wanted stats fannymagnet - Tommy groupies certaindeath - Tommy starts smoking deepfriedmarsbars - Tommy is fatter programmer - Tommy has thing arms and legs hopingirl - Pedestrians get in your car cheatshavebeencracked - Play as Ricardo Diaz looklikelance - Play as Lance Vance mysonisalawyer - Play as Ken Rosenberg looklikehilary - Play as Hilary King rockandrollman - Play as Love Fist character (Jezz Torent) weloveourdick - Play as Love Fist character (Dick) onearmedbandit - Play as Phil Cassidy idonthavethemoneysonny - Play as Sonny Forelli foxylittlething - Play as Mercedes |
Computers / Brontok Virus by alsas(m): 8:59am On Jun 30, 2008 |
brontok virus is affecting my pc pls help me |
Technology Market / Re: For Sale: Laptop Hp Pavilion by alsas(m): 8:49am On Jun 30, 2008 |
how much ?? |
Food / Re: Cowbell, Dano Or Peak Milk? by alsas(m): 3:21am On Jun 14, 2008 |
[b][/b]HOW ABOUT JAGO MILK AND NUNU |
Computers / Re: Just Got A Laptop,pls Advice by alsas(m): 2:02am On Jun 14, 2008 |
in addition you need to install good antivirust, when on line be careful of scammers and hackers. handle your laptop with a great care because its not easy to get laptop. |
Computers / Re: Brontok Virus by alsas(m): 12:41am On Jun 14, 2008 |
u can remove brontok using updated KARPERSKY OR MCAFEE ANTIVIRUST. |
Gaming / Re: Grand Theft Auto Iv by alsas(m): 12:32am On Jun 14, 2008 |
plz does any one knows the cheat in computer gta vice city |
Gaming / Re: GTA IV To Be Released Tonight! by alsas(m): 12:21am On Jun 14, 2008 |
pls does any one knows the cheat of the game. i stop at a mission called demolition man. pls treat as urgent |
Education / Re: Post Ur Jamb Result Here by alsas(m): 12:55pm On Jun 02, 2008 |
my score is 206. english 48, chemistry 51, physics 50, biology 57 |
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