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Why Do I Get Headache After Breaking The Fast. I
Question: Why do I get headache after breaking the fast. I started fasting on Mondays couple of months back. whole day I will drink only water and at night little bit of solid food. Once I eat any solid food in the night, I am getting headache. Please let me know what is the reason for it and how to avoid it?
Thanks,
Gururaj
Thanks,
Gururaj
Brief Answer:
Can manage headache with more water
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have reviewed your query and from your description the headache does not seem severe or migraine type.
Many causes of headache during evening of Monday fasting are possible like
- Blood circulation diverting to digestive tract after food
- Body missing caffeine (coffee/tea)
- Dehydration
- low blood sugar
- stress of work
- "detox" symptoms due to prolonged fast
I would suggest the following to deal with it.
- Fast only in your capacity. Start with fasting for a part of the day and then increase the duration as your body adapts.
- Combine fasting with enough resting, relaxation and meditation. Avoid running around during fast.
- Drink lots of water/fluids during fast.
- If working, then take fruits regularly during the day
- Take light vegetarian foods while breaking fast
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Can manage headache with more water
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I have reviewed your query and from your description the headache does not seem severe or migraine type.
Many causes of headache during evening of Monday fasting are possible like
- Blood circulation diverting to digestive tract after food
- Body missing caffeine (coffee/tea)
- Dehydration
- low blood sugar
- stress of work
- "detox" symptoms due to prolonged fast
I would suggest the following to deal with it.
- Fast only in your capacity. Start with fasting for a part of the day and then increase the duration as your body adapts.
- Combine fasting with enough resting, relaxation and meditation. Avoid running around during fast.
- Drink lots of water/fluids during fast.
- If working, then take fruits regularly during the day
- Take light vegetarian foods while breaking fast
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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