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Allhumdolillah! I am at a much better place since my last post with series of lab tests, utlrasounds, a mammogram and some other really scary tests, and a gut wrenching anxiety of results. I am doing well thankfully everything was clear except low iron levels with vitamin d3 deficiency. These deficiencies are now on their way to recovery. It is worth noting that I have been struggling with intense brain and physical fatigue since 2019 but not a single doctor was able to identify my problem. Once somebody is diagnosed with depression or anxiety then every health issue they complain about is looked from the psychological lenses. Nobody asked me to check iron, vitamin b12 or vitamin d3 deficiencies even my mum who is a dermatologist always assured me that I am fine and this weakness is just a phase.   It was a phase alright, it engulfed almost 8 years of my life pushed back my career and research ambitions.  This is not the case alone with me but there are many people who silentl...
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The Blessed Ramadan





The Holy Month of Ramazan is here and although a bit late, nevertheless; I wish you all the peace, love, prosperity and millions of blessings. So many blessings to gain and so little time to pray, we take a breath and this month flies by. Yet the miracle of this Blessed Month is that whatever little we gain is enough for a lifetime.

Another integral part of this month is fast and breaking of the fast, with lots of options to delight the flavour buds. However, I think moderation is the key here. Eat what you like but keep everything in a balance with your digestive system or else heavy acidity, fatigue would become your permanent friends.

My favourite dish in iftaari (breaking time of the fast) are pakoras, I cannot live without them they are my life and love of my heart and soul. Especially when they are accompanied by spicy green chutney. 

Yet irrespective of my love for pakoras, I realize that it is after all a lethal attraction. Once you eat two or three any kind of fried items you are bound to feel acidic because after taking oily food you need water and lots of it.
 
So in the end what is left in your system is tons of water, oil and besan (all-purpose flour) all floating together. These food items do not give us any nutrition because we are unable to eat any protein, carbohydrate or proper food after all this.

What I have learned and this keeps me energetic, break the fast with one or two dates and if you do not have any blood pressure problems take a glass of water with a tiny pinch of salt - it is going to balance the electrolytes.

 

Likewise before getting enthusiastic for samosa, rolls or pakoras take a fruit, not the extra spicy fruit chaat. 

It is only after that fruit your digestive system will be happy, gradually eat your iftaar delights. 

Although it is easier to say all this but try to take minimum fried items and focus your attention on proper dinner.

Well that’s it for today’s health bulletin, your host Sonya Syed is signing off now. Have a wonderful Iftaar. See you soon!

Sonya Syed (Day 437).

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