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ELITE Vol.1, Issue 30, April 2021 Happy
Ramadan
process becomes a lot more efficient and so subtle signal of your guiding truth;
the body repairs any damaged cells during increasing productivity and energy since
this stage. During this stage the colon, fasting gives you a feeling a physical
liver, kidney, lungs, and skin are detoxing “lightness” which provides a boost of
by eliminating toxins. Stage 4, during the energy; and improving self-confidence
last 10 days of fasting in Ramadan, the since neuro-chemically, fasting increases
body has become accustomed to the fasting levels of catechol amines, such as
process. Your body becomes more dopamine, which elevates your happiness
energetic and you experience improved and confidence while reducing your
memory and concentration. At this stage, anxiety.
the organs are finishing up their healing Last but surely not least, the spiritual and
process and once all toxins are removed the religious benefits of fasting. Fasting
body is able to function at its maximum cleanses the soul, makes us acknowledge
capacity. These are just some physical our need for God, and leaves us energized
benefits that will take place within the to praise and devote to God which
body! ultimately makes us sensitive to God’s will
The described stages above result in the and satisfied with our being. As for the
many physical benefits: helping in weight religious benefits, Allah, the most
loss, improving insulin sensitivity, generous, has his doors wide open for
speeding up the metabolism, promoting everyone who seeks his help, guidance,
longevity, improving brain function, mercy, abundance, and much more. There
improving the immune system, clearing the is no limit to it.
skin and preventing acne, and contributing With all that being said, I am certain that
to self-enlightenment which are directly we all cannot wait for this yearly recharge
related to the psychological benefits since and this holy month to bless us with all its
“a healthy mind is in a healthy body”. benefits!
Some of the astounding mental and
psychological benefits are increasing ones
willpower by consciously putting-off of the
physical in order to tap into higher realms
of meaning and breaking destructive
addictions and other sabotaging behaviors
which are the opposite of willpower;
enhancing learning capacity, clarity, and
precision by removing yourself from the
noise of addiction, you clear space for the
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