Pakistan International Biennial Conference on ‘Ramadan and Health’ (9th – 11th October 2015; 26th – 28th Dhul Hijjah 1436 H)
Nazeer
Khan
Director of Research, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
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text
article
2015
eng
Based on current demographic, Muslims represent close to 1.7 million which constitutes about 24% of the world population. About sixty seven percent of them are above 15 years of age and is probably fasting during the month of Ramadan. Therefore more than 1.1 billion Muslims are fasting in this year of Ramadan, because it is obligatory for adult Muslims to abstinence from food, fluids and sexual activity during the day time in this month. Due to changes in eating habit and sleeping timings, physiological changes could occur in fasting person. Recently many clinical and observational studies have been conducted all over world to observe those changes. Studies are being published and outcomes are being presented international conferences. Few international conferences have been organized to gather the scientists involved in such studies. We are pleased to organize this important conference, under the guidance of Prof. Syed Muhammad Tariq Rafi, Patron-in-Chief of the Conference and Vice Chancellor of Jinnah Sindh Medical University, to share and learn from the experiences of international delegates who will be participating in this event.
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
3
v.
2
no.
2015
54
54
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4605_3c25a28cb8ce734f397ac28e5fd423da.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4605
Effects of Ramadan Fasting on Oxidative Stress and Prooxidant-antioxidant Balance: A Short Communication
Saedeh
Delpazir
Faculty of pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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Abdolreza
Norouzy
Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Mohsen
Mazidi
Key State Laboratory of Molecular Developmental Biology, Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, ChineseAcademy of Sciences, Chaoyang, Beijing, China
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Peyman
Rezaie
Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Mohammad
Moshiri
Faculty of pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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Leila
Etemad
Faculty of pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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Mohsen
Nematy
Biochemistry and Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Naser
Vahdati
Faculty of pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Introduction: we conducted this study to investigate the role of Ramadan fasting on oxidative stress. Method: 23 people (16 male, 7 female) aged between 25 and 65 years were recruited in this study. 10cc Venous blood samples were taken after 8- to 10- hours fasting on 2 different times: a week before Ramadan and at the end of Ramadan (day 27). Portions of the serum samples were used immediately to measure prooxidant-antioxidant balance (PAB). Results: the changes of oxidative stress was not significant in control group. Moreover, these changes also were non-significant in both gender. Oxidative stress was significantly increase in patients with CAD during Ramadan fasting. Conclusion: It seems that Ramadan fasting does not affect oxidative and prooxidant-antioxidant balance meaningfully. However, more studies are required in this field.
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
3
v.
2
no.
2015
55
57
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4580_e4bdd3513c64802bff70510376a113c8.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4580
Fasting: Benefits and Probable Health Harmfulness from the Islamic Perspective
Mahdi
Ebrahimi
Department of Islamic Studies, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Saeedeh
Behrooznia
Ph.D. Candidate of TEFL, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad Branch, Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Fasting is a form of Islamic worship to approach God. There is a direct relationship between fasting, abstaining from eating and drinking, and an individual’s health as well as his ill-health. Therefore, it is of utmost importance in the Islamic perspective to weigh the spiritual benefits achieved through fasting against its probable harmfulness to an individual’s health. Regarding fasting, the Islamic perspective is based on spiritual and social goals whose achievement centers around fasting according to the Islamic principles. But, in medicine, fasting is merely dealt with abstaining from eating and drinking which is regarded as one aspect of this Islamic ritual. Additionally, the concept of harmfulness is defined as making a defect or disorder occurring in the body, the recognition of which is within the responsibility of medicine and the decision about which is within the responsibility of an individual. Medical science can determine the effects and consequences of thirst and hunger during the month of Ramadan. In the religious perspective, it has been emphasized that fasting is for achieving the divine virtue, and this shouldn’t be in conflict with maintaining man’s health. Therefore, the conditions in which there is the probability of harmfulness to man’s health due to fasting, man shouldn’t fast. As a result, medical science could recognize the conditions in which there is probable harmfulness to man’s health.
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
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2015
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https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4545_cdaa4f8aecc4269928845b83dec47cdb.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4545
Sport Participation and Ramadan Observance: Advice for the Athlete
Roy J.
Shephard
Faculty of Kinesiology & Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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text
article
2015
eng
Introduction: A growing number of Muslim athletes now engage in international competition. This raises the question of the advice they should be given if a major event occurs during the month of Ramadan. Methods: A narrative review has been based upon books and extensive reviews completed by the author and other investigators. Results: Practical considerations hamper assessment of the effects of Ramadan upon physical performance, but there seem small decreases in muscular strength and both anaerobic and aerobic capacity. Nevertheless, athletes who wish to observe Ramadan can reduce such effects by prior adjustment of diet and training plans, minimizing sleep loss, and careful management of fluid and food intake during the period of intermittent fasting. Conclusion: Competitors in most events can observe Ramadan with a small loss of athletic performance. However, intermittent fasting can endanger health for individuals with type I diabetes mellitus, and for participants in ultra-endurance events (particularly under hot conditions).
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
3
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2
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2015
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https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4670_7d15a3a20c3beb72dde52a981e8551bc.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4670
Investigating the Condition of Medical Counseling and Some of Clinical Aspects for Fasting in Holy Month of Ramadan from the Perspective of Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients
Ahmad
Mahmoudian
Isfahan university of medical sciences
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Zeinab
Namazian
Isfahan university of medical sciences
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Neda
Tavakoli
Isfahan university of medical sciences
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Parvin
Ghalriz
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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text
article
2015
eng
Although fasting has many benefits for health, it can be dangerous for patients. So it is necessary that physicians have adequate information about clinical aspects of fasting and they should advice patients. Therefore in this study we analyses the condition of physicians counseling about fasting from the perspective of patients. Methods:In this descriptive analytical cross-sectional study, patients with diabetes and hypertension who were going to doctors in Isfahan in holy month of Ramadan of 2012 and 2013 completed the questionnaires. A valid self-regulation questionnaire including patient`s satisfaction from the quality of physicians counseling about fasting (In the area of education, evaluation of the patient condition, communication /relationship with patients), caring for diseases in holy Ramadan and the incidence of symptoms in fasting had been used with = 0.76. The patients completed the questionnaire after visit. The data was analyzed by Independent t-test, chi-square, Regression, one-way ANOVA in the19 spss software. Results: 285 patients, 199(69.8%) female and 86(30.2%) male, were selected. The mean satisfaction score of counseling was 70.50 ±13.23. The highest score (75.36±14.16) was referred to counseling of physician, and the least score (66.09±18.84) to patient assessment by physician. Mean score of Patients' satisfaction of specialists was higher than of general practitioner (p-value<0.0001). There were no significant differences between mean score of patients' satisfaction and their education, age, sex, disease and disease duration. In about one-third of cases, there weren’t any conversation about Ramadan fasting. The most common symptoms during fasting were fatigue and headache. Conclusion:The quality of medical counseling for holy Ramadan in Isfahan was relatively appropriate but it is far from what is expected. It is necessary that physicians pay more attention to counseling for fasting in holy Ramadan.
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
3
v.
2
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2015
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https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4501_9c621724f43140d7c8edd8d922f9aad1.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4501
The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Patients
Seyed Mostafa
Arabi
Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition Sciences. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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Sudiyeh
Hejri Zarifi
Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition Sciences. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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Mohsen
Nematy
Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition Sciences. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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Mohammad
Safarian
Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition Sciences. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Mashhad, Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare biochemical tests, body composition and anthropometric parameters in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) patients before and after Ramadan fasting. Methods: fifty NAFLD patients including 33 males and 17 females aged 18-65 year, were recruited. Subjects attended after diagnosis based on ultrasound imaging, with at least 10 hour fasting, before and after Ramadan who were been fasting for at least 10 days. A fasting blood sample was obtained, blood pressure was measured and body mass index(BMI) and fat mass (FM) and fat free mass (FFM) were calculated. Lipid profile, fasting blood sugar (FBS),insulin, ALT and AST enzymes were analyzed on all blood samples. Result: There was a significant increase in HDL-c in females and higher total plasma cholesterol, triglyceride (TG) and FBS in both gender while lower systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and ALT decreasing after Ramadan (P<0.05, t test), the change in BMI, LDL- c, FM and FFM after Ramadan were not significant (P>0.05, t test). Conclusion: This study shows significant effects on NAFLD patient parameters during Ramadan fasting such as decreasing in insulin, ALT enzyme, SBP and DBP and increasing in HDL-c after an average of 27 d fasting, Result from this study suggested that Ramadan fasting may be useful to improve NAFLD, so further studies are needed in this area.
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
3
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2
no.
2015
74
80
https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4621_3e23ecf3b221a27ec01d9812890e0796.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4621
The Effect of Ramadan Fasting on Lipid Profile in Pregnant Women
Abolfazl
Khoshdel
Associate Professor, Biochemistry Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran.
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Soleiman
Kheiri
Associate Professor, Biochemistry Research Center, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Jafar
Nasiri
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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Ebrahim
Saedi
Ph.D Student, Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Mahmoud
Mobasheri
Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran
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text
article
2015
eng
Introduction: Abnormal lipid profile causes maternal mortality and impairs fetal development. This study investigated the effect of Ramadan fasting on plasma lipid profile in pregnant women. Methods: This self-control, cohort study was performed in healthy volunteer fasted pregnant women. Serum cholesterol, triglyceride (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL), high density lipoprotein (HDL), and body mass index (BMI) were measured on 0, 7th, 14th, and 28th days of Ramadan, and two weeks after Ramadan. Statistical analysis was performed by SPSS. Results: The mean age and BMI of participants was 26.9±6.4 year and 25±4.2 kg/m respectively. Weight and BMI of women did not change during the study. Cholesterol and LDL significantly increased during Ramadan and decreased after Ramadan (p
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
3
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2
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2015
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https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4676_c3fa8061f8b372e56d349211baeef702.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4676
Comparing the Sustainability of An Islamic Dietary Intervention to Maintain Weight Loss 6 Months After Ramadan between Intervention and Control Groups
Suriani
Ismail
Community Health Department
Faculty of Medicine &amp; Health Sciences
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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K
Shamsuddin
Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
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AL
Khalib
Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
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AS
Hazizi
Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
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AM
Latifah
Department of al-Quran & Sunnah, Faculty of Islamic Studies, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
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MO
Fadlan
Department of al-Quran & Sunnah, Faculty of Islamic Studies, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia.
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text
article
2015
eng
Introduction: Maintaining weight loss after the initial phases of any weight loss intervention is a challenge. Rationally, it depends on how well the adherence is to the prescribed treatment. This study is to test the sustainability of an intervention in maintaining weight lost during Ramadan by using voluntary fasting. Methods: Two groups of respondents (Muslim women with body mass index (BMI) ≥ 25.0 kg/m2) were randomly recruited from two states in Malaysia. One group received the Islamic based intervention (Group A) and the other received the standard intervention (Group B). The intervention consisted of three phases. The first phase was the intensive phase which was the control of food quantity intake during the fasting month of Ramadan. The second phase was the maintenance phase where the respondents were assisted to continue monitoring their food consumption using the food diary for 3 months and the third phase was the following 3 months without any assistance. The variables studied were BMI, blood pressure (systolic and diastolic pressure) and selected blood biochemical (i.e. total cholesterol (TC) and high density lipoprotein (HDL-C)). Variables were measured at baseline, at the end of Ramadan and at 6 months post Ramadan. Results: At 6 months post Ramadan the BMI, diastolic pressure, TC, HDL-C and TC/HDL-C ratio changes were different between the two groups (except for BMI changes where P=0.02, all others P
Journal of Nutrition,Fasting and Health
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS)
2821-2746
3
v.
2
no.
2015
86
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https://jnfh.mums.ac.ir/article_4702_d5da6c4e95db6bec65b7c4b240a0398a.pdf
dx.doi.org/10.22038/jfh.2015.4702