How to prepare my body for Ramadan to avoid getting headaches the first week, especially that I drink coffee every morning?
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- I advise starting lowering your caffeine intake before the beginning of Ramadan. Once you stop it, you might have a few days of headaches, but these will go away. Start weaning now and don't wait unti... Read More
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What health conditions (ex: diabetes, pregnancy, etc) restrict a person from fasting?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- There are a number of categories of healthy people and patients who are exempt from fasting. These include pre-pubertal children, or women during pregnancy, breastfeeding mothers; travelers) or people... Read More
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Is Ramadan a good time to quit smoking?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Anytime is a good time to quit smoking! So why not give it a try since you are already fasting and thus cannot smoke? Go for it!
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How to balance meals between Iftar and Suhoor during Ramadan to avoid gaining weight?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Kindly refer to my answer to your previous question.
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How can I stay in shape during Ramadan given that iftar is at 8:00 PM and I'm too bloated to work out after?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Eating in small increments upon breaking your fast, and not all in one shot, is key to avoid getting bloated. This also applies to drinking water and fluids upon iftar, which could pose a problem give... Read More
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I felt so dizzy i stopped the process before it ends.I was fasting until 12, ate at 2, donated at 3. Is this normal or should i do an anemia test?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- i agree with my colleague; the dizziness you have felt might have been due to inadequate hydration - you were fasting, and you probably did not drink enough fluids upon breaking your fasting; another ... Read More
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If I'm fasting and I got vaccinated during my fast, does that break my fast?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- It depends on the method of vaccination. If it is oral, it breaks the fast, if it is by injection, it doesn't.
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I'm a diabetic and my blood pressure is high and i want to fast in ramadan , i'll be fasting for 15 hours so what is sugar percentage should be at least in blood
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- If the blood sugar is well controlled and the blood pressure is controlled you can fast as long as this is not making a risk on your health
BUT, if patients with diabetes, especially if “br... Read More
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Hello i am 7 month pregnant and i want to fast during ramadan ..i want to know your opinion about it and how to stay healthy ?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- There's no clear answer.We can't be sure that fasting is safe for you and your baby.
However, fasting in pregnancy appears to be safer for you and your baby if you feel strong and well enou... Read More
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