Fasting during the month of Ramadan can cause headaches, fatigue and dehydration
For millions of Muslims worldwide, the holy month of Ramadan is a time for cutting back. Daily fasting, a tradition that involves eating and drinking only before sunrise and after sunset, is meant to take attention off worldly indulgences and refocus energy into worshiping God.
But fasting can be taxing healthwise, particularly when Ramadan, which follows the lunar calendar, falls in August. During the holy month, which this year began Aug. 1, temperatures in the Washington area occasionally creep over 100 degrees and daylight lasts more than 13 hours. Studies show that fasters tend to experience more headaches, fatigue and daytime dehydration than usual; the long, hot days of August can compound those issues, especially for anyone working outdoors.
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