The most important lesson you should know besides what to eat, is…"How to listen to your body and eat according to its needs."
Fasting is a great time to learn about what your body likes and doesn't like.
The most common problem many of my patients notice is with their digestion and energy with Iftar and even after Ramadan is over.
If you feel tired and drained after eating alot of carbs and breads or fall asleep after eating, then you likely have issues with blood sugar management.
If you feel bloated, full and find that your stomach doesn't get flat, you probably have a bacterial/yeast balance problem in your gut
If your energy is low, even after you eat again, then you are not balancing enough macronutrients ( protein/carbs/fats)
Here’s an case study of a patient I treated last year…
M. K. was a woman in her late 40's. She was always tired, had trouble with her memory and her energy was low before Ramadan began. The fasting period helped, however, as the months went on she began to feel worse.
She had extreme pain in her stomach, heartburn, gas and to even touch her belly- it was very hard and painful. She went from constipation to diarrhea within one week. It was just too much to handle. It was affecting her life at home and she felt sick all the time.
Before we met, she asked her Gastroenterologist to run tests for her. But, all the tests came back negative and she still didn’t feel better even after they gave her an acid blocker.
When I met her, I ran this test for her immediately. All of the bacteria in the red section was causing her problems + she has Candida.
This is a classic test result of someone that experiences her symptoms.
If your digestive system is functioning optimally, you should notice:
Stomach & belly should be pain-free, and free from gas and bloating,
Nutrients should be well-absorbed
Bowel movements should be regular and easy to pass everyday
Skin should be clear and free from acne and pimples
Your tongue is slightly pink, thin and doesn't have a yellow, or thick white coating on it
After working together for 8 months in my Digestion & Gut program, her test results looked like this:
A huge difference! We were able to get rid of the bad bacteria & yeast and now focus on restoring her good flora back to normal.
She was able to change her diet significantly and I treated her infections naturally, with herbs! No prescription medication was needed.
I checked in with her earlier this month and she is doing much better overall and even with Iftar, she doesn’t notice the pain and bloating anymore even though she is having bread, or dates/honey.
What you can do next?
If you are having digestion trouble and this story sounds familiar to you, please don’t suffer. I can help you get back to feeling normal again.
Reach out to me and let’s talk about what can be done. The Quick Start or the more comprehensive Digestion & Gut Program can help you too.