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Name
Ahmed
- United Kingdom
Profession
businessman
Question
As-salaam aleykum waraha matullahi wabarakatu.
Brother muslim, i would like to pose my question regarding a baby`s vaccination MMR jab which are given to baby when they reached 18 months old. This vacc. contains pork`s product in one of its ingredeints called Gelatin. Can you highlight me on this issue please. Your answer based on Shari.
Answer
From a medical point of view, the MMR vaccine is an important and crucial part of children's vaccination protocol. Your question should be referred to an Islamic scholar to answer your question based on this information. You can submit your question to our 'Ask the Scholar' page at: http://www.islamonline.net/fatwaapplication/english/browse.asp
Name
asma
- United States
Profession
Question
i delivered two months ago by c-section
i still feel tired and weak , what is the best diet i should follow to recover my strength ? Are there any special excercising ? i usually feel tired and suffer from back pain after excercising
Answer
Regarding the most suitable diet, it must be a balanced diet containing the major nutrients as well as electolytes, vitamins and trace elements. These can be fulfilled in a diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruits, 5-9 servings per day. Milk and milk products are very important sources of calcium and high bioligical value proteins. Different types of meat should be eaten daily in the range of 120gm per day. Fluid and herbal products like fennel are important for lactating women. Fresh juices are very important as well.
Concerning exercises, several exercises must be performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist to avoid laxity of the muscles and for proper functioning of the vertebral column and to avoid the pain you are experiencing.
Name
mustafa yuceler
- Turkey
Profession
engineer
Question
Is carbohydrate feeding or protein feeding better for human beings.
Answer
Your diet must be a balanced diet containing the macronutrients (carbohydrates, fats as well as proteins) in addition to the micronutrients (electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins) for a healthier living.
Name
Umair
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Profession
Question
What are the virtues of honey? What does it do to our body?
Answer
Honey is a very high caloric and beneficial food product. It contains carbohydrates as well as several trace elements and electrolytes. It could be used to sweeten your drinks and for baking instead of sugar.
Honey is a rich source of pre-biotics stimulating the intestinal flora, which secrete several vitamins and help to lower the cholesterol and glucose level in plasma and tend to increase calcium and magnesium in the intestine.
Honey may be applied locally around injured and allergic parts of the body as it has an astringent effect and decreases the flare and wheal associated with such conditions. It also can be used in association with creams as a rich source of vitamins especially vitamin A and in shampoos for its beneficial effects on the hair follicles.
Name
Ahmed
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Profession
Question
What food (vegetables or fruits) should be eaten to gain physical fitness such that sperms dont come out early during sexual intercourse?
Answer
The problem you are experiencing is called premature ejaculation and it has no relation to food intake.
Some foods might have an effect on the general sexual desire (libido), and these include crab and shrimp.
Your problem is related more to your sexual experiences and needs a specialist consultation.
Name
Hanzah
- Nigeria
Profession
System Engineer
Question
Assalamu alaikum,
Please I want to know which type of meat is more beneficial and nutritious to the body?
Answer
All types of meat are sources of high biological value proteins, that's to say they contain all the essential amino acids. But meat must be taken with special precautions in those suffering from gout, or increased uric acid in the blood. For patients suffering from gout, white meat is much healthier than dark meat in general.
According to clinical research, all types of meat are similar in their nutritious value without any significant differences.
Name
Nasim
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Profession
Question
Is the atkins diet benefical?
Answer
Atkins diet is comprised of high protein intake with a total of around 20gm of carbohydrates per day with no fat intake.
From a dieting point of view, it has several benefits but in the long run it results in several complications due to increased uric acid levels in the blood, and failure to continue dieting in the same for prolonged periods of time. Moreover, several patients have suffered from depression and frustration resulting in a rebound increase in appetite and weight.
Atkins diet is considered to be one a chemical diet not including any modifications, without overcoming the drawbacks of the traditional chemical diets that have been used in the past for a long time now.
What I would recommend is a modified chemical diet fulfilling the protocols of Atkins diet but only for two days a week and tailoring other types of modified chemical diets containing other nutritive sources as vegetables and fruits for the rest of the week.
Name
thowfeek
- Sri Lanka
Profession
Engineer
Question
Dr. what is the difference between vegitable food? and non vegitable food and can we eat beaf day to day?
Answer
Your diet must be balanced containing all the dietary ingredients (macro and micro nutrients).
So to fulfill this protocol, vegetables, fruits and different types of meat and proteins must be ingested daily, unless otherwise prescribed by a physician due to a medical condition.
Regarding beef, 120gm per day (40gm of proteins are the size of a small matchbox) can be ingested daily for an average normal individual.
Name
H
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Profession
Question
Assalamu Alaykum. Brother may Allah reward you deservedly for your efforts to help muslims.
My question is about my height.
I'm 159cm (5 feet 2 inches) high and as a 22 year old male I find mysef under-grown. My father is taller than me by couple of inches and my mother is of my height. My other siblings are like me as well although my younger sister is taller than me. These fatcs probably imply that my height problem might be a hereditary one. Here, for your information, I would like to mention that all my cousins are tall.
Now, in a western country like Australia where the society is full of obscenity, I find it necessary for me to get married as soon as possible to protect me and my Deen from the temptations around. But I've developed an acute inferiority complex because of my short-stature and don't think any sister would agree to get married to a person as short as me. I mean I'm even shorter than school-going children!
Apparently physical growth slows down after the teen-age. Still -- medically speaking -- what options do I have to try to overcome this height-problem? Is it possible to increase my height substantially at my age? May I talk to an Endocrinologist or to a Growth-Hormne Specialist? I've heard about some stretching-exercise which I considered to be gimmick. Is there any exercise-regime that really helps? What diet-regime would you suggest to help trigger and maintain any physical growth (if possible)? Can "Gene therapy" be of any help?
I can't thank you enough for your assistance! I ask Allah to reawad His servent.
Assalamu Alaykum.
Answer
If you want to go to an endocrinologist, it may help, but I'd like to assure you that your ossification centers have already closed. You may try some exercises, for example using powerhorse, and doing several stretching exercises and all of the time take care of your posture such that your back is stretched and your shoulders are kept at the same level. Also make sure to keep your head raised such that your eyesight is looking directly ahead of you.
Name
Muhammad Jaseemuddin
- Canada
Profession
University Professor
Question
Assalamo Alaikum. Please let us know about the therapeutic benefits of different forms of honey. For example, Dr. Molan from Waikato University has found benefits of Manuka honey in treating stomach ulcers, wound redressing etc. Is it also true that we can use Manuka honey for cold and flu prevention, as that seems to be a widespread household belief nowadays?
Answer
Regarding natural bees honey, it has been proved to comprise several benefits and that has been discussed in a previous question.
Name
Mony
- Egypt
Profession
Pharmacist
Question
DEAR DR TAREK:
BASICLLY, IF YOU STEER CLEAR FROM FATS AND LONG CHAIN SUGARS IN YOU DIET, AND EAT EVERYTHING ELSE-IN REASONABLE QUANTATIES- WOULD THAT MAKE YOU LOSE WIEGHT?
Answer
Practically speaking, avoiding fat and taking the amount of carbohydrates just suitable for your every-day activities would be great to avoid fat storage. Nevertheless, if you are already over-weight, you need to burn your fat stores and the only way to metabolize your fat stores is for your body not to find other sources of calories to consume.
So, you must follow a well structured and individualized dietary regimen under the supervision of a specialist.
Name
hossam
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Profession
Question
HOW PRECISE IS THE SAYING "FAT BURNS ON THE CANDLE OF CARCBOHYDRATES"?
Answer
Well, this saying is not so precise. Actually, carbohydrates are the fastest food ingredient to get burned and they yield four kilocalories for every gram burnt.
It takes longer for fats to burn. But when they do burn they yield ten kilocalories per day.
So, it must be emphasized that if the diet is rich in carbohydrates, they will be burnt instead of the fats stored in your body.
So you can never just diet by withdrawing fats from your diet.
Name
Tarek
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Profession
Question
Assalamu alaykum,
I want to lose 40 kilos in 4 months? It is very important! Please help me!!! Here is also my emailadress if you want to write me more saladin2@gmx.at
Thank you!
Answer
Whatever the urgency of your request, this must be handled in a wise way to avoid harming your body and metabolism. I need to know first of all these 40 kilos you want to lose are how much of your total body weight and your age, your general condition, any medical problems and your height. You need to have a body composition analysis performed. This must be done under the supervision of a specialist.
Name
Rasheedah
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Profession
Question
I am skinny but develops muscular aches and pains, including tiredness everyday. Please advise on diet that could be of help
Answer
I think you must visit a physician to perform all the investigations and examinations to rule out any associated medical conditions that may be the cause of your complaints. If all these studies were ok, then you need to follow a balanced diet containing all the major macro and micro nutrients.
