BENEFITS OF FASTING

Today marks the first day of the month of Ramadhan which means the Muslims will start their fast.
Here are some facts and tips about fasting:

• Physically, a fasting person’s system gets an overhaul.
• Mentally, a person will develop more concentration and a greater capacity to resist desires.
• An individual will have a greater capacity to withstand physical disturbance, illness, fatigue and disease.
• When breaking fast, control abnormal appetite and do not overload the stomach by eating too much heavy food as the body can become bloated.
• After a long fast, continue with a light liquid diet until all digestive trouble is over and normal hunger is established.
• Break your fast with half a cup of diluted fruit juice, vegetable soup, or the water of a young coconut.
• When fasting, do not entertain thoughts of food but, rather, think divine thoughts.
• Health benefits of fasting are the detoxification the practice brings.
• Fasting, with guidance, is an ideal way to lose weight.

Want to read more about the goodness of fasting, then read the article titled "Blissful Fast" by T. Selva by clicking the URL below:
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/8/31/sundaymetro/1897304&sec=sundaymetro