What happens during Ramadan
In the month of Ramadan what happens:
- People complain of in
- digestion or upset stomach
- People stay for several hours without food
- Then eat large or unhealthy amounts of food
- Suhoor/iftar meals are eaten with haste
What you need in your remedy kit
- Nux Vomica
- Lycopodium
- Phosphorus
- Carbo-veg
- Dulcamara
- Aconite
Symptoms during fasting
- Pain in the upper abdomen
- Heartburn
- Belching
- Nausea and vomiting
- Abdominal bloating, distension
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness
- Exhaustion
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Fear
- Loss of sleep
Symptoms | Remedy | Potency and Repetition |
Heartburn Bloating Eructations Nausea Vomiting Abdominal Pain Sore throat from cold drinks Weakness Exhaustion Headache Anxiety Fear Loss of Sleep |
Nux Vomica Carbo Veg or Dulcamara Nitric Acid or NUx Vomica Lycopodium Nat Mur Baryta Carb Aconite Conium Iodium Nitric Acid or Nux Vomica Iodium Kreosotum Nux Vomica or Nat Mur |
2 Pills either during suhoor
15 minutes before eating or during iftar 15 min after eating Let the pills dissolve in mouth |
*These remedies are suggested for the general symptoms above. If symptoms persist, consult a homeopath for an individualized care plan.
Here are some tips to avoid such symptoms:
- Eat Slowly / Chew Slow
- 1 cup of fresh fruits
- 1 tablespoon yogurt (suhoor meal)
- Start Iftar with 2-3 dates, dates are excellent source of energy
- Drink Milk, it is great source of protein and calcium
- Drink plenty of water/liquids – Especially Coconut water
What to avoid:
- Foods that are digested quickly
- Overeating
- Food w/ high sugar amount
- Foods w/ high amount of salt to prevent increased thirst during fasting
- Drinking soda, tea, and coffee during Suhoor and Iftar meal which can have a diuretic effect
- Oily, deep fried, and very spicy food
- Fatty foods, as it slows digestion process
- Sleeping immediately after “Iftar” to avoid the discomfort caused by acid reflux
Get Medical Care Immediately:
for symptoms that do not subside within 5-7 days
for headache accompanied by stiff neck or high fever;
for any headache that occurs after a head injury.
Where to Buy
Homeopathic remedies can be found at:
- Health Food stores: Whole Foods, Sprouts etc.
- Pharmacies: Washington Homeopathics
- Online: Amazon
BUY 30C potency
This is the safest potency to self treat.
Directions for taking Homeopathic Remedies
Do not handle or touch the pills directly. Twist the cap to release a globule, pour it from the cap straight into your mouth without touching it, place it under the tongue and let it dissolve. Do not eat or drink for 20-30 minutes before and after taking the remedy. Avoid perfumes, coffee, any strong odors, balms/cold creams, menthol, camphor, mothballs, eucalyptus, essential oils.
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