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Health and physical

Health and Physical Wellbeing

Your body has a right over you. Small, steady habits that lower the numbers your doctor worries about and give you back your energy.

The five habits we build first

Movement

Move every day

Walking to the masjid, taking the stairs, a brisk 30 minutes most days. The Prophet, peace be upon him, walked fast and encouraged strength. Start with ten minutes and add.

Portions

Eat to one third

A third for food, a third for drink, a third for air. Smaller plates, slower eating, stopping before full. This single habit moves weight, blood sugar and blood pressure.

Blood pressure and cholesterol

Less salt, less sugar, less fried

Swap salt for herbs and lemon, sugary drinks for water and infusions, frying for grilling and baking. The numbers follow within weeks.

Sleep

Sleep by the Sunnah

Early to bed after Isha, up for Fajr, a short rest in the afternoon. Regular sleep steadies blood sugar, appetite and mood.

Fasting

Fast with intention

Monday and Thursday fasts, or the three white days, done sensibly with a balanced suhoor and iftar. Fasting people with diabetes must speak to their GP first.

Checks

Know your numbers

Blood pressure, cholesterol, HbA1c and waist measurement. Free NHS Health Checks are available for ages 40 to 74. We help you understand what the results mean.

Common goals we coach

How can I lower my blood pressure naturally?

Cut salt to under 6g a day, walk briskly for 30 minutes most days, lose excess weight around the waist, limit caffeine, sleep seven hours, and manage stress with salah and dhikr. Keep taking prescribed medication. Most people see a change within eight to twelve weeks of consistent habits.

What foods help cholesterol?

Oats, barley, beans and lentils, nuts, olive oil, oily fish twice a week, plenty of vegetables and fruit, and far less fried food, processed meat and pastries. Replacing ghee-heavy cooking with olive oil at home is one of the biggest wins.

Can I fast in Ramadan with diabetes?

Many people can, some should not. It depends on your medication and control. Speak to your GP or diabetes nurse before Ramadan and follow their plan. We can help you prepare suhoor and iftar that keep blood sugar steady.

How do I lose weight without dieting?

Eat to one third, cut sugary drinks completely, fill half the plate with vegetables, walk daily, sleep properly, and eat with family at a table rather than in front of a screen. Slow, steady loss of half a kilo a week is the kind that stays off.


Medical note

This page is general guidance, not medical advice. Always follow your GP, diabetes nurse or pharmacist, and never stop or change medication on your own.


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