Fasting can benefit stomach health by reducing stomach acid secretion, which can lower the risk of stomach wall ulcers. Additionally, fasting can reduce movement in the stomach and intestines, helping to alleviate symptoms of gastritis and reduce stress, which can trigger stomach disorders. However, to maintain stomach health during fasting, especially for those with acid reflux disease, there are several things to consider: • Do not skip suhoor (pre-dawn meal). Suhoor is an important time...

In addition to hunger and thirst, bad breath during fasting can also be a deterrent to socializing. Let's discuss the causes and how to overcome it!   Causes of Bad Breath during Fasting: Unpleasant mouth odor during fasting can make us less confident and reluctant to interact with others. The reason? During fasting, our saliva production decreases, making the mouth drier. Saliva is beneficial for cleaning food residues that can cause bad breath. Moreover, during fasting, we tend to sna...

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...