This study aims to describe the phenomenon in a multicultural society that coexists with different organizations. is descriptive qualitative research collects data field. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The were analyzed through stages of reduction, display, concluding. results indicate unification Hijri calendar has been carried out since...

Ayurveda, manoeuvres mankind to head a healthy life in order to pursue four-fold bliss. With a view to combat physical and mental annoyances, classics have explicated two-fold therapeutic modalities; langhana/depletion and brihmana/nourishing. Upavasa /fasting is one among ten depletion therapies explained. It is envisioned at all three levels of Ayurvedic therapies- rational/objectively planne...

background: fasting is an alternative method to induceanorexia. objectives: the biochemical factors of liver andserum and clinical signs were measured and documented in fivenon-lactating, non-pregnant cows following eight days of fasting.methods:five crossbred, non-lactating, and non-pregnantcattle were used in this study. they were fasted for 8 days_ totalfood deprivation; however, they had fr...

objectives: multiple studies have noted the positive effect of fasting on mental health improvement. the present study was conducted to determine the effect of fasting on mental health in the general population of kermanshah, iran. methods: in this analytical research, one-group pretest-posttest design was used for the evaluation of 110 residents of kermanshah city. general health questionnaire...

introduction: fasting during the holy month of ramadan is an obligation for all adult, healthy muslims. as several studies have indicated, both fasting and energy restriction can alter thyroid hormone metabolism and affect the clinical features and well-being of hypothyroid patients. hypothyroidism is more prevalent among women and the elderly. its prevalence has been reported to be 4-8% of the...

introduction: gynecologists and perinatologists are left with many unanswered questions and concerns regarding fasting during pregnancy and its effects on maternal and neonatal health. the current study was conducted to investigate the correlation between the number of ramadan fasting days and pregnancy outcomes. materials & methods: in this descriptive, analytical study, 641 newborns, whose mo...

ayurveda, manoeuvres mankind to head a healthy life in order to pursue four-fold bliss. with a view to combat physical and mental annoyances, classics have explicated two-fold therapeutic modalities; langhana/depletion and brihmana/nourishing. upavasa /fasting is one among ten depletion therapies explained. it is envisioned at all three levels of ayurvedic therapies- rational/objectively planne...

children, similar to adults, are required to fast before general anesthesia in order to reduce  the volume and acidity of stomach contents. it is thought that npo regulations reduce the risk of regurgitation and aspiration of gastric contents during surgery. recent developments have encouraged a shift from the standard 'nil by mouth from midnight' fasting policy to more relaxed regime...

introduction : in islam, fasting means abstaining from food and beverages from sunrise azaan to sunset azaan. this long period of hunger with the increasing feeling of weakness leads to changes in nutritional habits and behaviors. therefore, this study aimed to assess the dietary intake of different food groups with a view to see the effect of food diversity on nutritional needs of fasting indi...