The holy month of Ramazan is underway and in this month Muslims rejoice in its blessings. However, people who are addicted to smoking cigarettes are in serious physical danger once they break their fast.
Breaking your fast and then lighting up a cigarette is the most harmful thing you can do, according to research. Studies show that the body needs oxygen, carbohydrates and water after fasting.
In this situation, a single puff of a cigarette causes the arteries to narrow and results in insufficient absorption of oxygen in the bloodstream.
As a result, the blood thickens, increasing the risk of clotting, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure and cholesterol, all factors that compound the increased risk of heart disease.
According to a medical specialist who worked on the study, smoking just after the end of Ramazan can lead to physical tremors in the hands and feet along with heart problems. Simply put, smoking a cigarette right after breaking a fast can even cause sudden death, according to research.
According to doctors, smoking during Ramazan damages blood vessel walls much more seriously than during the rest of the year. It is extremely dangerous to smoke cigarettes after a long break because it compromises the body’s immune system as a whole.
Considering the risks associated with smoking, research has concluded that it is safe to cut down on smoking. If a strong urge arises, you can smoke 30 to 40 minutes after Iftar.
Experts say that Ramazan is a good opportunity to quit smoking because if one fasts and does not smoke for about 13 to 14 hours a day, one can do it all year round.
Similarly, during the month of fasting, a discipline is also created in a person’s nature by which he can get rid of smoking forever.
