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Ramadan is a time of reflection, discipline, and spiritual renewal. However, after a month of fasting and altered daily rhythms, returning to a regular schedule can feel challenging. Late-night prayers, early Suhoor meals, and adjusted eating patterns can disrupt sleep, digestion, and energy levels. To help ease this transition, here’s a guide to resetting your body clock, restoring vitality, and maintaining the health benefits of fasting. Recalibrating Your Sleep Cycle During Ramadan, many shift to a later bedtime and wake up early for Suhoor. This disruption in the body's circadian rhythm can leave you feeling fatigued even after the fasting...

Ramadan is a time of reflection, spiritual growth, and self-discipline. While many focus on the physical aspects of fasting, such as detoxing the body and improving metabolism, the mental health benefits of fasting are just as profound. From reducing stress to increasing mindfulness, here’s how fasting can positively impact your mental well-being. 1. Fasting Reduces Stress & Anxiety When fasting, your body experiences a natural shift in hormone levels. Cortisol, the stress hormone, is regulated better due to a stable eating schedule and mindful practices like prayer. This can lead to a significant reduction in anxiety and stress levels. Additionally,...

At SM Health Care, we know that wound care is more than just a routine—it’s about comfort, recovery, and improving quality of life. Whether you're a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or someone managing wounds or sensitive skin, we see the challenges you face every day. That’s why we’re introducing SanoSkin—a line of natural, science-backed wound care solutions, now available in Malaysia. Why We Brought SanoSkin Here Wound healing can be a long, difficult process, and finding the right products shouldn’t add to the struggle. We’ve spoken to patients, nurses, and doctors who told us they needed solutions that are gentle...

The Christmas season is upon us—a time filled with joy, togetherness, and celebration. As we exchange gifts, share meals, and create lasting memories with our loved ones, it’s also a time to reflect on the gift of good health. At SM Health Care, we believe that the holidays should be as much about wellness as they are about warmth and cheer. To help you make the most of this festive season, here are some simple yet effective ways to stay healthy while enjoying the magic of Christmas: 1. Mindful Eating During the FestivitiesChristmas feasts often come with indulgent treats, from...

The holiday season is here—a time filled with laughter, warmth, and, of course, the cherished tradition of gift-giving. But how did this custom become such an important part of Christmas? The origins of exchanging gifts during the holidays go back centuries, rooted in ancient traditions of generosity and celebration. In pre-Christian Europe, winter solstice festivals were a time for communities to come together and share food, drinks, and tokens of appreciation as they prepared for the colder months. These small gestures of kindness evolved into more formalized gift-giving as the holiday season grew in cultural importance. By the Victorian era,...