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millions of people around The World is the observation of the "Holy month" of Ramadan, under blocking this year.

Each year, many practicing Muslims either 29 or 30 Days , dedicated to fasting from sunrise to sunset for the whole of the lunar month as a part of The Ritual of contemplation and prayer.

fasting is obligatory for all adult followers of The Faith , are able to go safely without eating and drinking.

But there are some considerations when It Comes to fasting during a pandemic.

fighting the infection requires a lot of energy, University of Sussex immunologist Dr. Jenna Macciochi says.

And over a longer period of time, not eating or drinking can weaken the immune system.

So it is important to ensure you get enough calories during The Hours you are allowed to Eat - and an "energy balance":

And it is a good idea to Eat a variety of foods, including plenty of different colored vegetables, fruits, legumes and legumes.

There is to dehydrate some dangers, as it can affect the mucus that lines the respiratory tract and acts as a protective barrier.

But looking at Other Aspects of your health, by trying, getting enough sleep and exercise and de-stressing can help possible, keep your immune system, as it should.

simply, though, The Best way to protect your health and the prevention of exposure to The Virus .

Much of The Risk can be avoided by hand-washing and to stay for those who can, home.

people who are sick, including those with Covid-19, exempt from fasting.

And it is not recommended for people with certain long-term diseases such as diabetes with complications.

Diabetes Uk 's head of care, Daniel Howarth said the decision was "absolutely a personal reflection," but there were some precautions that could be taken by people with well managed conditions, the wanted, quickly, including eating slow-release carbohydrates, such as wholemeal bread and rice, and you test your blood sugar more often.

The Muslim Council of Britain released guidelines, namely "healthcare employees who are required to care Covid-19-patients in the real risk of dehydration and make clinical errors due to the wearing of PPE [personal protective equipment] and long layers" are exempt from fasting.

Although it is not enough calories in A Day , you reduce your immune system reaction, the effect of fasting on the immune system is easy.

The immune system is not a thing with a on/off switch.

It is a complicated series of mechanisms, which are held in the balance.

the fast of the stress hormone cortisol triggers the some immune reactions can press.

But there is also good evidence from studies in mice, that the intermittent is the kind of practiced, which is replaced during the Ramadan, the speed of The Body can regeneration, whereby old cells die and new fast.

But, it is very difficult to translate this evidence to the people.

And it is not clear how long you would have to replicate quickly the effect.

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Source of news: bbc.com