Anemia, or iron deficiency, is a condition where the body lacks healthy red blood cells, resulting in organs not receiving enough oxygen. This makes individuals feel tired and pale. Anemia can be temporary or chronic, with varying severity levels. In adults, anemia is considered to occur when hemoglobin (Hb) levels are less than 14 grams per deciliter for men and less than 12 grams per deciliter for women. Severe anemia occurs when Hb levels fall below 8 grams per deciliter.   Causes of an...

Going vegan is not a reason to skip fasting; in fact, it can be a super cool choice! How so? Vegan food is usually high in fiber, so you can stay full longer compared to non-vegan options. Let's discuss the exciting benefits you get when fasting with a vegan menu.   1. Maintained Health During fasting, your body is busy detoxing toxins inside it. So, when breaking fast, choose foods that can maintain your health. Don't just eat fatty and artificially colored foods - they can make you ga...

The kidney is one of the vital organs in the body. Its functions include filtering blood from metabolic waste, removing excess fluid, producing blood pressure-regulating hormones, producing red blood cells, and vitamin D. We need to know the function of our kidneys because of these vital functions, and because several conditions can affect or reduce kidney function, such as diabetes, hypertension, dehydration, infections, etc. Kidney function tests are procedures to determine how well the...

The kidneys are vital organs that play a role in cleaning the blood, excreting excess body fluids in the form of urine, producing hormones that regulate blood pressure, red blood cells, vitamin D, and regulating electrolytes. However, sometimes the kidneys can malfunction, which requires treatment. One treatment to improve kidney function is dialysis or hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is a procedure for cleaning or filtering the blood from dangerous metabolic waste, excess salt and fluid using a d...

Hello, Moms and Dads! Have you ever experienced your child constantly complaining about hunger and thirst during fasting? Don't worry, it's perfectly normal! Children are still learning to fast. As parents, we can provide understanding and encouragement to our little ones so they can fast strongly until it's time to break their fast. Especially if it's their first time fasting, they definitely need extra attention. Here are some fun tips to handle children who tend to complain during fasting....

Social media always has new terms, and lately, there's one that's gone viral on TikTok, called "gamophobia." Curious about what gamophobia is? Let's discuss!   Gamophobia is actually a fear of marriage. Maybe some of us feel it too! So, what can make someone have gamophobia and how to overcome it? Based on information from the Cleveland Clinic, here are some causes of gamophobia and tips to overcome it, let's check them out!   Causes of Gamophobia: 1. Parental Arguments: Childr...