Ramadan is almost here. 5 tips to boost your wellbeing and energy levels if you’re fasting

By Romy Lauche, Deputy Director (Research), National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University
Fatima El-Assaad, Senior Research Fellow, Microbiome Research Centre, UNSW Sydney
Jessica Bayes, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University

Ramadan is one of the most significant months of the Islamic lunar calendar. It marks the time when the Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him).

Almost 2 billion Muslims worldwide observe this month of prayer and reflection, which includes fasting between two prayers, Fajr at dawn and Maghrib at sunset.

Ramadan is about purifying the mind, body and soul, and practising self-restraint. It’s a time for spiritual growth and dedication to God (or Allah in Arabic). Ramadan also brings people together for meals and celebrations, with…

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