What Happens in your Body in the Fasting Month?

As Muslims, we generally focus on the spiritual well-being we get from fasting. But fasting in Ramadan also has untold physical benefits. Recent scientific studies show that fasting can regenerate the immune system, and might even boost the cancer-curing effects of chemotherapy in cancer patients undergoing treatment!

While scientists continue to research the miraculous benefits of this ancient religious tradition, here is a guide to the most basic positive impact fasting has on our bodies (providing it is done properly) over the course of one month. This infographic is based on information from the Ramadan Health Guide.

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