Those living in the Middle East know this too well – Ramadan is that time of the year when the city pauses and slows down to a crawl. Everyone (regardless of religion) takes a minute to get in touch with themselves. Since it more often than not falls in the hot months, this makes it is a great time for not only body renewal but for the mind and soul.

At this time, (almost) everyone takes some time out to do their own share of whatever it is they do best. From charity work, family time, sporting, and some even traveling to catch up on a little staycation before the real vacation. For the newbies on this side of the Sahara, some of these activities (except the staycation, which is a form of body renewal on its own) can be daunting, especially if you are not used to the slow pace and the sweltering heat.

Mind, Soul, and Body Renewal

To fully achieve a renewal of oneself, one must align his/her mind, body and soul. As an example, when a man or woman fasts for approximately 13 hours, the body undergoes a ‘cleansing period’, which then rejuvenates and detoxifies the body as toxins get removed from the body system.

For the mind, fasting, if done right, does somehow ward off neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, which improves the memory, and mood. As for the soul, as you lessen your connection to worldly things, your bonding with what matters to your life deepens.

All in all, as you go through all these (not only during summer or Ramadan), it wouldn’t hurt to give an extra loving care to yourself at least.

Easy tips on how you can be the best version of yourself

As you detoxify and rejuvenate your body, don’t forget that your skin needs some loving too. You can improve the oxygen supply and stimulate blood flow at the same time with the help of different treatments like the Starvac body therapy treatment, which increase the skin’s elasticity leaving it smoother.
Take some time off for yourself where you can clear your mind through meditation.
You are what you eat, so always eat the right foods with the right minerals and avoid deep fried foods and sugary snacks.
Join some outreach programs to reach out to your community and get active.

There you have it! These actions, as simple as they may seem, will surely make a difference towards your mind, soul and body renewal. Sometimes, all you need to do is to take that first step.

About the Author

Marjorie Sautreuil is a therapist at STARVAC, a leader in cellular stimulation of connective tissue.