Boosting Immunity in Ramadan
The Reasons for Increasing Colds in Ramadan
According to the doctors specialized in the (Al -Tabi) site, there are many causes of colds in Ramadan. Achieving prevention requires knowledge of these reasons to be avoided, and one of the most prominent of these reasons is the following:
- The diet changes, as the diet in Ramadan differs from normal days, as eating Ramadan sweets becomes essential, in addition to eating fatty foods, which leads to a negative effect on the immune system, which increases the chance of having colds.
- The decrease in physical activity in the month of Ramadan, the level of physical activity in Ramadan decreases due to fasting at a basis that is not a few fasting people due to limited time, which may lead to a decrease in immunity strength and the increase in the risk of cold diseases in Ramadan.
- Not getting enough sleep as it leads to changes in sleep hours, to the weakness of the immune system, and then increases the risk of infectious diseases, and the cold on its head.
Methods of Preventing Colds in Ramadan
The prevention of colds in Ramadan can be achieved by strengthening the immune system, and applying the following important medical advice:
- Be sure to eat balanced meals during breakfast and suhoor, which contains vitamins and essential minerals, such as vitamin C found in citrus fruits such as oranges, lemon and vitamin D found in fatty fish in particular.
- Be sure to eat sufficient quantities of fluid so that you should drink enough water between breakfast and suhoor to moisturize the body and enhance the health of the immune system.
- Get enough sleep, this will enhance immunity, so you should avoid staying up for long hours in Ramadan to give the body full comfort.
- Make sure to exercise regularly in Ramadan, such as walking or lengthening exercises, to enhance blood circulation and strengthen the immune system, taking into account the choice of appropriate times to exercise in Ramadan.
- Consult a doctor about taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin C and zinc.
- Apply preventive measures that enhance immunity and protect against infection, such as washing hands regularly and frequently, especially before eating, and as soon as you enter the house, this is done for a sufficient period with soap and water.
- Stay away from the crowded places to avoid infection, I know that it may be difficult to do this, especially while taking care to perform the Tarawih prayer in a group, so it is preferable to wear a mask to enhance the prevention of the colds in Ramadan to enjoy worship in the last ten days, and enjoy the Eid holiday as well.
How to Deal with the Symptoms of Colds in Ramadan?
When you feel any symptoms of a cold such as sneezing, runny nose, or sore throat, it is better to adhere to apply the following tips until a doctor consults to do the necessary to worsen the symptoms, and these tips are:
- Full comfort and avoid excessive physical stress.
- Take vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D with regular daily doses to enhance immunity.
- Drink warm fluids that enhance immunity such as ginger tea and anise tea, in order to relieve symptoms.
- Consult a doctor and adhere to applying his recommendations to reduce the symptoms of a common cold.
The Bottom Line:
The colds can be prevented in Ramadan by paying attention to health in general, by adopting a healthy and balanced diet that enhances immunity, while committing to comfort and obtaining enough sleep, and exercising, and following healthy habits such as washing hands regularly and avoiding crowded places is one of the basic factors to avoid infectious diseases, especially colds.
With my best wishes for healthy fasting and permanent wellness, and happy Eid.