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  **Note: This is addressed below, but wanted to put it at the top as well. Ramadan is only perscribed for those who are able to participate. This excludes children under the age of puberty, anyone who has an illness that will cause them to become sicker from the fast, and breast feeding mothers and pregnant women are also not required to participate. The below is only a reminder for those able to fast the month of Ramadan. Find original article here: Ramadan Fasting Tips Ramadan is upon us, which means you may be participating in the daily fasts that go along with it. While fasting can have health benefits , it can also be dangerous to your health if not followed correctly.  If you’re someone who participates in Ramadan or any other type of fast, it’s important to make sure you’re properly caring for your body in order to reap the benefits and feel your best. This article will teach you what to pay closest attention to.  What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the Muslim holy mo...

I think I put the better of the two of these on my chronic illness blog   DearFelicia , but here's my contribution to World poetry day. I'm Tired The day was great, I started at eight. I slept well and was ready to go. I said yes this day instead of no. It's now six and I'm heading back. I feel in need of a snack. Nine o'clock off to bed. I move the pillow unde rmy head. I wake th enext day sore and tired. I try to push  through so I don't get fired. By 12 I'm bearely holding on I went to far and stayed to long. The flare is coming,  I cannot prolong  this effect. My CFS has crept in. I'm tired now I must sleep. I hope I wake  from my long sleep. I'm tire now GOODNIGHT!

I'm trying so hard to be Ramadan ready.  I'm all on board with the fasting, but the spiritual education I have planned for myself, while I'm on board, I'm not sure of my ability to maintain my goals. Ramadan Goals: 10 of 99 names of Allah Arabic studies Start/Finish Islamic Book "Ideal Musalimah" Learn a new Surah Of course a main goal that everyone has is to finish the Quran during Ramadan.  We will be working with our kids to go through the Quran together.