The month of Ramadan has dawned upon us and has filled our homes with happiness, light, and blessings. There is no better time to bond with family, reconnect with friends and share joyful moments. Speaking of which, it is the perfect time to flaunt our best selves. While the praying cleanses our souls, fasting brings in the benefits of detoxification. And what is a better time to start on a journey of a healthy lifestyle?
Ramadan brings along with itself festivities and gatherings. It is the best time to look our best. But fasting hours, late nights and disturbed sleep can steal your beauty and charm.
Here is how you can make the most of this Holy month and look your best while doing so.
Choose to Snooze
While we may hate on the habit to hit the alarm button on snooze, this is the time you need to catch up on your sleep. Many folks find it harder to fall asleep during the day time making you feel like owls most of the time. Hunger pangs and headaches can cause irritability and lead to further difficulty in falling asleep. Falling asleep, sound and deep is truly something hard to come by. You need to create the right set up to fall asleep.
Close the curtains and don’t let any light leak in. Light exposure can play with our body’s internal sleep clock and lead to shallow sleep. The melatonin secretion (the hormone that puts you to sleep) is sensitive to light, thus altering your sleep. Wear comfortable clothing that will keep you cool during the day as the temperature rises during the sun hours. You do not want to wake up from the heat. Ensure you get adequate sleep to rest your body. Will also keep the dark circles at bay.
Eat right
This implies all around the year. If you eat right, you feel good. When you feel good, you do things better. Especially during Ramadan, a testing time for your mind during fasting and stomach when you break your fast. Ramadan fasting can last for long hours depending on the sunset. It can be cumbersome for your stomach to digest a huge load of rich foods in one go. It can lead to acidity, bloating and irritability further affecting sleep.
Eating right is not only about what you eat. It is about how you eat and when you eat it. As you break your fast, it is only sensible to start with water and simple food like dates, fresh fruits, and complex carbohydrates like wholesome food. A good soup or fruit juice can get your stomach started to accept more food. Eat slowly, chewing your food and relishing it rather than gobbling it down hurriedly. You may end up overeating. Most importantly, relish your meal.
Stay Active
While you are watching what you eat and compromised hours of sleep you get, there is a lot of sluggishness and lethargy during the day. Light activity and stretches can prove to rejuvenate you enough without spending much energy. Walk around the house if you do not wish to step out in the heat to stay active. The more you keep yourself moving, the less lazy and tired you will feel.
Get more Hydration
You must elevate your reserve of hydration in your body. A bottle of water before you sleep, during the night if you wake up and at Suhoor will ensure you feel hydrated throughout the day. Eat fresh fruits during iftar meals. Though there is no direct connection between the water level in your body and skin hydration, a well-hydrated body can combat most imbalances to some extent. For skin, most dehydration (Transepidermal Water Loss) happens through the topmost layer of your skin, epidermis. Keep your body well moisturised with an emollient lotion can prevent this. Also, a humidifier in dry and hot season can benefit by keeping the moisture levels in the room to the optimum. But for ultimate hydration, opt for a a session of Skin booster or a Rejuvenating Facial at Aesthetica Clinic.
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