Fasting has many benefits for a person, as it helps him to control himself, reduce bad habits, and draw closer to God. However, the benefits of fasting are not limited to the spiritual and psychological aspects, but also include health benefits. Here are 8 health benefits of fasting that you should know:   1- Helps remove toxins from the body:   Toxins are found everywhere around us, in the air and food as a result of the chemical processes and reactions that take place within the body, and many of these toxins are stored in body fat, and during fasting…

All diseases begin in the intestines”, a common saying of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, and this saying has been proven true more than two thousand years after his death, and leaky gut syndrome or “increased intestinal permeability” is one of the diseases that greatly affects your health, in this report we learn about Leaky gut syndrome and its symptoms, according to “draxe”. What happens when you have a leaky gut? The intestine is protected by a single layer of specialized epithelial cells that are linked together by tight junction (TJ) proteins. As one study shows, the Symptoms of…

What are the causes of chronic fatigue and can nutritional supplements be taken to treat various diseases?   Dr. Yekaterina Baronova points out, “Chronic fatigue means that something is not normal in the body. We all need tryptophan and serotonin to feel happy. So the body must get them. But if a person is idle and does not move and drinks non-potable water and does not breathe Naturally, medicines and medical preparations will not help him.   For his part, Dr. Alexander Myasnikov adds, before purchasing and taking nutritional supplements, you must consult a doctor and conduct a blood test.…

Some people suffer from severe insomnia, and this makes them more inclined to feel extra nervous as a result of the inability to sleep and take enough rest.       The report indicated that the consumption of fruits is one of the good tricks that improve the duration and quality of sleep, and the unique nutritional properties of cherries and kiwi fruit, for example, have proven useful in improving the general efficiency of sleep. Kiwi fruit contains a group of medicinal compounds that include antioxidants and serotonin, and it has been proven Both molecules are useful in treating sleep…

Pineapple is one of the fruits with good nutritional value, due to the large amount of sugar it contains, in addition to its richness in nutrients that are beneficial to the body. Studies indicate that pineapple contains nutrients according to the following percentages: Water 75%, sugars 18%, proteins 068%, fats 006%, in addition to that it contains citric acid, apple acid, yeasts and digestive enzymes such as bromelain, similar in effect to pepsin, which enters into the composition of gastric juice and helps digestion. Pineapple fruit contains potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, in addition to sulfur as well. Among…

Zinc is a mineral that has beneficial bodily functions, including strengthening the immune system and avoiding depression, and works to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and pressure, and it always contributes to resisting these diseases if they are infected, so it must be placed within a healthy, healthy diet, according to what was published by Business Insider.   Dr. Scott Kaiser, PhD, a geriatric medicine at Providence St. John’s Center, said: Zinc is a scarce mineral, which means that we only need a small amount of it, but it is essential, noting that it is easy to meet…

Many people resort to protein powders, thinking that it is the best way to get protein and build muscle. How credible is that? Is protein powder harmful?   What is protein powder?   Protein powders are powdered forms of protein made mostly from plants (soybeans, peas, rice or potatoes), eggs or milk, according to Harvard University.   Powders may contain other ingredients such as added sugars, artificial flavors, thickeners, vitamins and minerals, and the amount of protein per scoop ranges from 10 to 30 grams.   The supplements used for muscle building contain relatively more protein, while the supplements used…

American fitness experts said that climbing and descending stairs has multiple health benefits, such as improving balance and increasing strength.   The use of sports equipment such as a fixed treadmill in homes and sports clubs, as well as climbing and descending stairs, increases muscle strength and physical fitness, improves body balance and blood cholesterol levels, and prolongs life, according to these experts.   They said that those who climbed more than 55 steps a week lived longer.   The advice they give to those who want to increase their strength and improve their balance is: climb two flights of…