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EID HEALTH INFORMATION
Eid ul-Fitr, often abbreviated as simply Eid, sometimes spelled Eid al-Fitr in the Roman alphabet, is an Islamic holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Fitr means "to break" and therefore symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period and of all sinful habits. Eid is a time to come together as a community and to renew friendship and family ties. This is a time for peace for all Muslims in the world to devote to prayers and mutual well-being.
Muslims celebrate Eid ul Fitr on the first day of Shawwal -- the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, following the month of Ramadhan (in which the revelation started and ended 20+ years later, and which is also the month of fasting). Following a Lunar calendar, Muslims mark the beginning of the month with the sighting of the new crescent.
It is a joyous occasion with important religious significance. Happiness is observed at attaining spiritual uplift after a month of fasting. Muslims dress in holiday attire. After attending the special congregational prayer in the morning, worshippers greet and embrace each other in a spirit of peace, love, and brotherhood. Visiting friends and relatives is common.
For Muslims, Eid ul-Fitr is a joyful celebration of the achievement of enhanced piety. It is a day of forgiveness, moral victory and peace, of congregation, fellowship, brotherhood and unity. Muslims are not only celebrating the end of fasting, but thanking God for the help and strength that they believe he gave them throughout the previous month to help them practice self-control.
The International Hospital of Bahrain joins all Muslims in the celebration of Eid Ul-Fitr. We are providing the following content in service to our Muslim celebrating this festive occasion. We still recommend that you consult your doctors to check on your fitness.
Diarrhea means that you have a change in your bowel movements and pass unusually loose stools. [full story]About Nausea and Vomiting
Nausea and vomiting are not diseases, but symptoms of many different conditions, such as infection ("stomach flu"), food poisoning, motion sickness, over-eating, blocked intestine, illness, concussion or brain injury, appendicitis and migraines. Nausea and vomiting can sometimes be symptoms of
more serious diseases such as heart attacks, kidney or liver disorders, central nervous system disorders, brain tumors and some forms of cancer. [read complete article]
How to avoid overeating during the holidays
This holiday season, you can have a great time and still avoid having to lose weight due to over-eating. I know, it seems like we just automatically overdo it during the holidays, ensuring the need for a weight loss plan after Eid begins. But we don't have to. [read complete article]
How to Celebrate and Not Gain Weight
Are you concerned about gaining weight this holiday season? Many studies have shown that people gain several pounds over the holidays. According to the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Disorders, though, people usually gain only about a pound between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, but the accumulation of this weight gain over the years may be a contributing cause of obesity later in life. [read complete article]
Our Team of Experts
Meet the doctors of the International Hospital of Bahrain who can help you through to have a healthy and safe celebration of Eid ul-Fitr.
| Doctor Name | Specialty |
| Dr. Amany Serag | Cardiology |
| Dr. Chamundeeswari Karunanithi | Family Physician, Bariatric Medicine |
| Dr. Ehab El Sayed El Hefny | Cardiology |
| Dr. Gopal Bhat | Cardiology |
| Dr. Nawal M. Al Khalidi | Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
| Dr. Yasser Abdel El Sawaf | Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Tropical Medicine and Infectious Diseases |
HEALTH TIPS
Fats — especially saturated fat — affect the health of your heart and blood vessels. There are various types of fat. Saturated fat is often found in foods from animals. This includes fatty meats, the skin of poultry, and whole-milk dairy products, such as butter, cheese, cream, and ice cream. It also is in coconut, palm kernel, and palm oils. These oils are found mostly in processed foods, such as baked goods, snack foods, and crackers. If you use saturated fat, keep the amount small. Instead of saturated fat, try soft or liquid margarine and such oils as canola, safflower, and olive. However, all kinds of fats have the same amount of calories and need to be limited to help you lose weight.
Watch Your Blood Pressure
Having high blood pressure is one of several ´risk factors´ that can increase your chance of developing heart disease, a stroke, and other serious conditions. As a rule, the higher the blood pressure, the greater the risk. Treatment includes a change in lifestyle risk factors where these can be improved - losing weight if you are overweight, regular physical activity, a healthy diet, cutting back if you drink a lot of alcohol, stopping smoking, and a low salt intake. If needed, medication can lower blood pressure.
