Learn to improve on lessons learnt during Ramadan

As another Holy Month of Ramadan draws to a close, transition gradually to the regular work and social-life, so as not to overwhelm one-self, physical ‘and psychologically.

-  Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Senior Reporter

The normalisation would be smooth, according to a number of medical specialists with at least 10 to 30 years of experience. They are Dr. Salem Arifieshyah, Dr. Ahmed Al Khatib, Dr. Abdelgader Siddig, and Dr. Fatemeh Aghanasiri.

They encourage everyone to seek improvements on lessons learnt throughout the Holy Month like mindfulness - being accepting of the present without being prejudicial - and self-discipline for the peace of mind.

General practitioner Aghanasiri, who is also a Lifestyle Medicine specialist at the Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital (Dubai, with Family Medicine Department head Dr. Marwa Mohamed at the Burjeel Hospital (Abu Dhabi), and Endocrinology consultant Dr. Mohamed Salih Ahmed of the Al Zahra, Hospital (Dubai) raised the issue on sleep.

GET ENOUGH REST: Aghanasiri said: “Staying up for taraweeh prayers and waking up for suhoor cause lack of sleep for many, so catching a nap or setting a regular bedtime could help reset.”

Mohamed was specific: “Adjust your bedtime and wake-up time by 30 to 60 minutes daily until you return to your routine. Aim for at least seven to eight hours quality sleep. Make a conscious effort to get enough rest.”