Science Behind Sunnah - Anas Khan
Science Behind Sunnah - Anas Khan
Science Behind Sunnah - Anas Khan
"O our Rabb, accept from us with goodly acceptance and seek it
grow in a good manner."
Anas Khan
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AUTHOR'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY
All praise is due to Allah, the Rabb of all mankind, jinn and all that
exists. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon our Prophet, the
Seal of all Messengers, Muhammad, his family, his companions and all
those who follow him till the day of Judgement. -Ameen
It's the first time I am presenting a short outline on my life and
professional career while writing this book.
Educational Background:
I have completed my Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science
from Mumbai. Apart from this, I was always keen to learn new concepts
and tried to gather knowledge in different domains like theology, history,
neurochemistry and astrophysics.
Professional Life:
After completing my studies in the year 2021, I was appointed as a
Quality Engineer in a MNC and currently working with the same.
"O our Rabb, accept from us with goodly acceptance and seek it
grow in a good manner."
Anas Khan
TABLE OF CONTENT
Islam on Tahneek
Abu Musa reported:
A child was born in my house and I brought him to Allah's Apostle
(may peace be upon him) and he gave him the name of Ibrahim and he
rubbed his palate with dates.
In Book Reference :Sahih Muslim: Book 25, Hadith 5343
Islam on Fasting
“Ramadhan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide
to mankind, also clear (Signs) for guidance and judgment (Between right
and wrong). So every one of you who is present (at his home) during that
month should spend it in fasting, but if anyone is ill, or on a journey, the
prescribed period (Should be made up) by days later. Allah intends every
facility for you; He does not want to put to difficulties. (He wants you) to
complete the prescribed period, and to glorify Him in that He has guided
you; and perchance ye shall be grateful.”
[Al Baqarah - verse 185]
It was narrated from Abu Ayyub that the Messenger of Allah( )ﷺsaid:
"Whoever fasts Ramadan then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is
as if he fasted for a lifetime.”
In Book Reference: Sunan Ibn Majah: Vol. 1, Book 7, Hadith 1716
'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) said: The Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allah be upon him) was keen to fast on Mondays and
Thursdays.
Al-Tirmidhi- 745; al-Nasai- 2361; Ibn Majah- 1739
Islam on cupping
Narrated Anas:
The Prophet( )ﷺsaid, "The best medicines you may treat
yourselves with are cupping and sea incense."
In Book Reference:Bukhari: Vol. 7, Book 71, Hadith 599
Narrated Anas:
Allah's Messenger( )ﷺsaid, "I have told you repeatedly to use the
Siwak. (The Prophet( )ﷺput emphasis on the use of the Siwak.)
In Book Reference: Sahih Bukhari: Vol. 2, Book 13, Hadith 13
Ibn Abbas reported: "I served (Water of) Zamzam to Allah's Messenger
()ﷺ, and he drank it while standing."
In Book reference: Sahih Muslim Book 36, Hadeeth 154
Ibn Mas'ood (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: I brought water
to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)
from Zamzam and he drank whilst standing.
In Book reference: Sahih Bukhari-1637, Sahih Muslim-2027
Several hadiths are available which justifies both the positions for
drinking water (Specifically zamzam was consumed while standing).
The scholars reconciled these hadith by stating that
forbidding/disallowing mentioned here does not mean that it is haram,
rather it is to be understood as advice, and that it is better to drink whilst
sitting. Also, it is not only regarding water, but it is about any other
edible or drinkable goods.
Science on position while Drinking
More than two thirds of the weight of the human body is made up of
water. It is essential to keep the body hydrated and enable waste to move
out of the body. Drinking water plays a key role in keeping us hydrated
and there are a lot many health problems and other illnesses which can
be solved if we just keep up with the intake of water on a regular basis.
Drinking water is essential to a lifestyle but drinking water in correct
way and posture is essential to a healthy lifestyle as the posture in which
water is consumed can have a massive effect on the human body.
According to health experts and Ayurveda, drinking in standing
position makes the water run down with pressure which can lead to
several health issues. This is because, when we drink water while
standing the fluid passes through without any filtration to the lower
stomach, all due to high pressure.
In the light of science following can be multiple downsides of
drinking water while standing:
TriggersArthritis:
The nerves are in a state of tension when we drink water rapidly
in a standing position, which disrupts the balance of fluids,
leading to an increase in toxins and indigestion in the body. In
fact, it also accumulates fluids in the joints, triggering arthritis.
Risk to lungs:
When we drink water while standing, the required nutrients and
vitamins don't reach the liver and digestive tract. When we stand
and drink water it travels through the system fast and that risks
our lungs and heart function because the oxygen level gets
disturbed this way.
Indigestion:
Drinking water while standing can wreak havoc on our digestive
system. This is because when we stand and drink water, it goes
with great force and speed through the food canal and falls on
the lower stomach directly, which is harmful.
In addition to these effects, drinking while standing disallows nutrients to
reach the liver which doesn't satiate the thirst. Therefore, we don't feel
satisfied even after drinking multiple glasses of water. Hence, the idea
of drinking water in standing position is not recommended.
On the other hand, from the outcome of many studies it was
concluded that one should sit and drink water at a normal speed as sitting
is the correct posture to drink water. When we drink water from a bottle
or a glass sitting down, the nutrients reach the brain and boost its
activity. It also aids better digestion this way and ensures that we don't
feel bloated after having water.
Some important reasons why we should always sit down first and then
drink water:
8.1 Dates
Narrated Sa'd:
Allah's Messenger ( )ﷺsaid, "He who eats seven 'Ajwa dates every morning, will not
be affected by poison or magic on the day he eats them.”
In Book Reference: Sahih Bukhari: Vol. 7, Book 65, Hadith 356
Science on consuming dates
The tree of dates or the palm date has played an important role as a food security
crop in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). In appreciation of its fruits,
the date tree is referred to as the sacred tree, the tree of life, and the bread of the
desert. Date fruits are consumed at three different stages of maturation, the mature but
unripe Khalal or Bisr (50% moisture), ripened Rutab (30-35% moisture), and mature
Tamr (10-30% moisture).
Date fruits have enormous scope and potential for use as food because of their
nutritional and economical value. Date fruits contain 6.5-11.5% total dietary fibers (of
which 84-94% insoluble and 6-16% soluble dietary fiber), about 1 % fat, 2% proteins,
and 2% ash and is a rich source of phenolic antioxidants (1-2% ). Carbohydrates,
including soluble sugars and dietary fiber, are the predominant components in date
fruits followed by moisture with only small amounts of lipids, proteins, and ash.
Proximate composition, sugar, and fiber contents (g/100 g FW), and energy value
(kcaVl 00 g FW) in the fruit flesh of selected dry dates.
With this, there are many reviews which showed that date palm fruits are a safe,
natural alternative and complementary treatment comparable with synthetic drugs to
combat many disease conditions.
8.2 Honey
'A'isha said:
"The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to love sweets and honey."
In Book Reference: The Shamā'il Muhammadiyyah: Book 25, Hadith 13
Science on consuming Honey
Honey is one of the most appreciated and valued natural products introduced to
humankind. Honey is composed mostly of the sugar's glucose and fructose. Its main
ingredients are carbohydrates (sugars) but it also contains vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, enzymes, organic acids, pollen, fragrance and flavor compounds. According to
modem scientific literature, honey may be useful and has protective effects for the
treatment of various disease conditions such as diabetes mellitus, respiratory,
gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems, even it is useful in cancer
treatment because many types of antioxidants are present in honey. Honey has a
potential therapeutic role in the treatment of disease by phytochemical, anti-
inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
In the view of modem science, honey has many biological activities and many
medicinal properties. Biological activities of honey:
Antioxidant activity:
The ingredients in honey interact with lipids and protein components in the
cell membranes, enzymes as well as DNA. The ability of honey for
antioxidant properties is related to the brightness of honey; therefore, the
darker honey has higher antioxidant value of antioxidant.
Antimicrobial activity:
Many investigations indicated that the antibacterial activity of honey is
minimum inhibitory concentration; therefore, honey has the minimum
concentration necessary for complete inhibitory growth. Among the many
types of honey, manuka honey has the highest level of non peroxide activity.
Investigations indicated that Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus can
be significantly prevented by manuka honey. It has been illustrated that
antibacterial activity of honey is effective on many bacterial pathogens and
fungi.
Apoptotic activity:
Chemicals which are applied for cancer treatment are apoptosis inducers.
Honey makes apoptosis in many types of cancer cells through depolarization
of mitochondrial membrane. Honey increases caspase 3 activation and poly
(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) cleavage in human colon cancer cell lines
which is related to its high phenolic component. Moreover, it makes
apoptosis through modulating the expression of pro- and anti-apoptotic
proteins in colon cancer. The apoptotic properties of honey make it a
possible natural substance as anti-cancer agent as many chemotherapeutics
currently used are apoptosis inducer agents.
Studies have shown that honey can cure many diseases including:
Diabetes:
There is strong evidence which indicates the beneficial effects of honey in
the treatment of diabetes mellitus. These results point out the therapeutic
prospects of using honey or other potent antioxidants as an adjunct to
standard antidiabetic drugs in the control of diabetes mellitus. In one of the
clinical trials of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus, the application of
honey was associated with a dramatically lower glycemic index than with
sucrose or glucose in type 1 diabetes and normal. Type 2 diabetes has values
similar for honey, glucose, and sucrose. In the diabetic patients, honey can
significantly induce a reduction in plasma glucose level versus dextran. In
normal and hyperlipidemic patients, it also reduces blood lipids,
homocysteine and C-reactive protein contents. Furthermore, the therapeutic
effects of honey in the management of diabetes may not only be restricted to
controlling glycemia but also may be extended to ameliorating the associated
metabolic complication diseases.
Cancer:
Investigations have indicated that honey has anticancer properties through its
interference with multiple cell-signaling pathways, including inducing
apoptosis, antimutagenic, antiproliferative, and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Honey modifies the immune responses. Honey has been indicated to prevent
cell proliferation, induce apoptosis, modify cell cycle progression, and cause
mitochondrial membrane depolarization in several types of cancer such as
skin cancer cells (melanoma), adenocarcinoma epithelial cells, cervical
cancer cells, endometrial cancer cells, liver cancer cells, colorectal cancer
cells, prostate cancer cells, renal cell carcinoma, bladder cancer cells, human
non-small cell lung cancer, bone cancer cells (osteosarcoma ), and leukemia
and mouth cancer cells (oral squamous cell carcinoma).
Asthma:
Honey is commonly used in folk medicine to treat inflammation, cough, and
fever. The ability of honey to act in reducing asthmarelated symptoms or as a
preventive agent to preclude the induction of asthma was shown. Chronic
bronchitis and bronchial asthma were treated by oral honey consumption.
Furthermore, a study showed that treatment with honey effectively inhibited
ovalbumin-induced airway inflammation by reducing asthmarelated
histopathological changes in the airway and also inhibited the induction of
asthma. Inhalation of honey was also discovered to effectively remove
mucus-secreting goblet cell hyperplasia.
Wound:
Honey is the oldest wound-healing agent known to mankind when some
modem chemicals have failed in this regard. Experimental research
illustrated more documents supporting its usage in wound healing because of
its bioactivities including antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and
antioxidant activities. Honey induces leukocytes to release cytokines, which
is what begins the tissue repair cascades. Furthermore, it activates an
immune response to infection. Honey induces the generation of antibodies.
Much evidence suggests the use of honey in the control and treatment of
acute wounds and for mild to moderate superficial and partial thickness
bums.
Cardiovascular diseases:
Antioxidants present in honey such as flavonoids, polyphenolics, Vitamin C,
and mono phenolics may be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular
failures. In the coronary heart disease, the protective effects of flavonoids
such as antioxidant, antithrombotic, anti-ischemic, and vasorelaxant and
flavonoids reduce the risk of coronary heart disorders through three
mechanisms: (a) improving coronary vasodilatation, (b) reducing the ability
of platelets in the blood to clot, and (c) inhibiting low-density lipoproteins
from oxidizing. Several investigations showed that certain honey
polyphenols have a promising pharmacological function in reducing
cardiovascular disorders.
Neurological diseases:
There is important scientific literature for the illustration of nutraceutical
agents as novel neuroprotective therapies, and honey is one such promising
nutraceutical antioxidant. Honey exerts anxiolytic, antidepressant,
anticonvulsant, and antinociceptive effects and ameliorates the oxidative
content of the central nervous system. Several studies on honey propose that
honey polyphenols have nootropic and neuroprotective properties.
Polyphenol ingredients of honey quench biological ROS that lead to
neurotoxicity, aging, and the pathological deposition of misfolded proteins,
including amyloid beta. Furthermore, honey polyphenols constituents
counter direct apoptotic challenges through amyloid beta, methyl mercury
induced and retinoid. Most significantly, honey polyphenols counter
neuroinflammation in the hippocampus, a brain structure that is involved in
memory. Honey polyphenols prevent memory disorders and induce memory
production at the molecular level. Several researches propose that the
modifications of specific neural circuitry underlie the memory improving
and neuropharmacological effects of honey.
Gastrointestinal diseases:
Honey has been suggested as potentially useful for various conditions of the
gastrointestinal tract, such as periodontal and other oral disorders, dyspepsia,
and as part of oral rehydration therapy. In addition, honey shows therapeutic
effects in the treatment of infants and children admitted into hospital with
gastroenteritis indicating remarkable reduced duration of diarrhea in the
honey-treated patients.
Overall, Vinegar has proven out to have many health-related benefits from lowering
blood sugar level to boosting the skin health which makes vinegar to be widely
consumed across the world.
8.4 Olive Oil
Cardiovascular health:
The positive impact of olive oil on cardiovascular and heart health has been
well studied. In the landmark PREDIMED study from 2013, which included
over 7,000 adults in Spain, the participants consuming a Mediterranean diet
supplemented with either mixed nuts or extra virgin olive oil (4+ tablespoons
per day) had a significantly lower risk of experiencing a major
cardiovascular event compared to those eating a low-fat control diet. The
risk of combined stroke, heart attack, and death from heart disease was 28%
lower in the Mediterranean diet with nuts and 31 % lower in the
Mediterranean diet and olive oil group.
Cancer:
People living in Mediterranean regions have lower rates of cancer compared
to other populations-and research indicates that olive oil is partially to thank.
A research conducted in 2011 found that women with the highest levels of
olive oil in their diet had a lower risk of breast cancer and cancers of the
digestive system, including colon cancer. Other research finds that olive oil,
along with other elements of a Mediterranean style diet, may help reduce
risk of certain types of skin cancer, including melanoma. Olive oil's
anticancer properties are believed to come from its polyphenol compounds.
Oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, oleocanthal, and others have been shown to
reduce inflammation, induce apoptosis (programmed cancer cell death), and
interfere with the ability of cancer cells to grow new blood vessels and
spread to other parts of the body (metastasize).
Mental health:
In 2019 study, researchers found that young adults with depression who
followed a Mediterranean-style diet (containing vegetables, fruit, whole
grains, fish, lean meats, tofu, beans, and about 2 tablespoons of extra virgin
olive oil per day) reduced depression symptoms to a "normal" range after 3
weeks, along with stress and anxiety.
Weightloss:
In a recent study, women with excess body fat who supplemented their
breakfast with approximately 1.5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
experienced significantly greater weight loss and reduction in blood pressure
than women consuming an equal amount of soybean oil, prompting
researchers to recommend that EVOO be included in programs for obesity
treatment.
Immunity:
Olive oil contains compounds that contribute to an optimally functioning
immune system, which is important for everything from warding off cancer
to battling the common cold. A 2015 study compared the effect of
consuming 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per day vs 3 tablespoons
(total) of butter, soybean oil, and com oil. Researchers found that the
immune T cells in the EVOO group increased their ability to become
activated (and grow in number) by about 53%, while the activity of the other
group's T cells remained unchanged. The olive oil polyphenol
hydroxytyrosol also helps immune cells make a compound called
interleukin-I 0, which helps calm inflammation.
Bone health:
Prioritizing calcium and vitamin D aren't the only important strategies for
boosting bone health. In a 2018 study of over 500 women in Spain,
researchers found significant increases in bone mineral density among those
with a higher intake of olive oil-even after adjusting for factors such as
intake of calcium, vitamin D, and body mass index (BMI). Research
suggests that olive oil polyphenols help maintain bone density via
mechanisms involving bone formation, the prevention of bone resorption
(breakdown), and reduction in oxidative stress and inflammation.
Type 2 diabetes:
More and more, researchers are learning that a diet rich in healthy fats-along
with a reduction in refined carbohydrates-is important for the management
and even reversal of type 2 diabetes. A 2017 meta-analysis found that people
consuming the most olive oil had, on average, a 16% reduced risk of
developing type 2 diabetes as well as significant reductions in fasting blood
sugar and HbAl c levels (an indicator of our average blood glucose over two
to three months).
Other benefits include improving digestive health, lowering chances of obesity and
may also contribute to weight loss.
While people talk about the various implications of butter on heart health,
studies backed by science have shown that not only is that untrue, but butter has the
opposite effect on the heart, by lowering the risk of heart conditions rather than
increasing the risk. While it might be safe and healthy to consume butter, moderation
is important, and overdoing anything is bad for health.
8.6 Truffles
Antibacterial Properties:
In addition to their stellar nutrient profile, truffles may also have
antimicrobial properties that can help decrease the growth of specific strains
of bacteria. One test-tube study showed that extract from desert truffles
inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus by up to 66%. This bacteria
can cause a wide range of illnesses in humans. Similarly, another test-tube
study observed that extract from the same variety decreased the growth of
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a strain of bacteria that is often highly resistant to
antibiotics.
Also, some studies that tested a very strong truffle extract show that it may help in
controlling blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, may help to protect liver damage, etc.
Even the bioactive compound of truffles has exhibited various health-promoting
activities including antioxidant, antiinflammatory, and antihyperlipidemic activities.
Traditionally, truffles have also been used as an effective sexual enhancer due to their
constituent of androstenol as a steroidal pheromone.
8.7 Watermelon
Narrated 'Aishah:
"Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) would eat watermelon with ripe dates,
saying: 'The heat of this [dates] neutralises the coolness of that [watermelon]"
Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 3832
Science on consuming watermelon
This large round fruit has a green rind and bright red flesh. Watermelon contains
a variety of nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, and vitamins A and C.
Watermelon is also a rich source of citrulline, an amino acid that may improve
exercise performance. It's also relatively low in calories. Looking at the nutrient
content in 1 cup (152 grams) of raw, diced watermelon:
Calories: 46
Carbs: 11.5 grams
Fiber: 0.6 grams
Sugar: 9 .4 grams
Protein: 0.9 grams
Fat: 0.2 grams
Vitamin A: 5% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin C: 14% of the DV
Potassium: 4% of the DV
Magnesium: 4% of the DV
Protects Joints:
Watermelon has a natural pigment called beta-cryptoxanthin that may protect
our joints from inflammation. Some studies show that over time, it could
make us less likely to get rheumatoid arthritis.
Boosts Workout:
Watermelon's high water content, antioxidants, and amino acids may make
for a better workout. It's also high in potassium, a mineral that could cut
down on cramps at the gym. Watermelon could help prevent muscle
soreness, as long as we don't push ourselves too hard.
SUNNAH OF SLEEPING
Side sleeping is the best position for keeping the airways clear.
Side sleeping improves oxygen levels because it reduces the
breathing episodes related to sleep apnea. In a study conducted
amongst overweight sleepers, it was found that side sleeping
improved oxygen levels by six to seven percent and can also
reduce snoring, obstructive sleep apnea, and acid reflux
symptoms.
During the day, our brain creates waste proteins. These proteins
build up and clog the tiny interstitial spaces in the brain. While
we sleep, the glymphatic system removes these toxic proteins.
The cleansing process causes brain cells to shrink, which opens
those tiny spaces so spinal fluid can flush through. This system
works 24 hours a day, but it's 90 percent more active while we're
asleep.
A 2015 study found that side sleeping increases the efficiency
and activity of the glymphatic system. Scientists believe that a
slowdown in this cleansing process could contribute to
Alzheimer's disease. Therefore, a sleep position that allows this
process to work freely is best for brain health.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to sleep during the first part of
the night and get up to pray during the last part. His sleep was of the best
length, and it was the most beneficial of sleep.
Science on how much to sleep
Sleep is increasingly recognized as a critical component of healthy
development and overall health. Sleep impacts productivity, emotional
balance, brain and heart health, immune function, creativity, vitality, and
even weight. Healthy sleep comprises many dimensions, including
adequate duration, good quality, appropriate timing, and the absence of
sleep disorders. Chronic insufficient sleep at night can wreak havoc on
mental and physical health and is generally associated with daytime
sleepiness, daytime fatigue, depressed mood, poor daytime functioning,
and other health and safety problems.
What's going on in our brains while we sleep? The brain
generates two main types of sleep: slow-wave sleep (deep sleep) and
rapid eye movement (dreaming), or REM. About 80% of our sleeping is
of the SWS variety, which is characterized by slow brain waves, relaxed
muscles and slow, deep breathing. Dreaming accounts for the other 20%
of sleeping time and the length of dreams can vary from a few seconds to
closer to an hour. How much sleep is enough? Eight hours is often
quoted, but the optimum sleeping time varies between people and at
different times of life. In a comprehensive review, in which 18 experts
sifted through 320 existing research articles, the US National Sleep
Foundation concluded that the ideal amount to sleep is seven to eight
hours. What happens when we don't get enough sleep? In extreme
cases, sleep deprivation can be fatal. Rats that are completely deprived of
sleep die within two or three weeks. In humans, even a day or two of
sleep deprivation can cause healthy people to suffer hallucinations and
physical symptoms. Sleep deprivation affects concentration and memory.
A review of 28 existing studies found that permanent night-shift workers
or people who do not have enough sleep were 29% more likely to
develop obesity or become overweight than rotating shift workers. Bad
sleep quality links are seen with Alzheimer's, obesity, diabetes, heart
disease and dementia. Findings based on more than 2 million individuals
found that working night shifts raised the risk of a heart attack or stroke
by 41%.
Preliminary results from the world's largest sleep study have shown
that people who sleep on average between 7 to 8 hours per night
performed better cognitively than those who slept less, or more, than this
amount. Neuroscientists from Western University's Brain and Mind
Institute released their findings in the high-impact journal, SLEEP.
The world's largest sleep study was launched in June 2017 and within
days more than 40,000 people from around the world participated in the
online scientific investigation, which included an in-depth questionnaire
and a series of cognitive performance activities. It was discovered that
the amount of sleep associated with highly functional cognitive behavior
was the same for everyone (7 to 8 hours), regardless of age. It was
found that the optimum amount of sleep to keep our brain
performing its best is 7 to 8 hours every night.
Conor Wild (study's lead author, Owen Lab Research Associate)
said, "We found that people that slept more than 7-8 hours were equally
impaired as those who slept too little."
In 2015, the National Sleep Foundation in the US based on a study
'Seven Hours a Day Keeps the Doctor Away' updated sleep duration
recommendations to make scientifically sound and practical
recommendations for daily sleep duration across the lifespan. The same
year, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research
Society released a consensus recommendation for the amount of sleep
needed to promote optimal health in adults. Both sleep guidelines issued
by the US used a similar developmental approach to deliver their sleep
duration recommendations and recommended the average sleep hours
based on age group:
Fasting
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Cupping
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Pain-Gate Theory (PGT), Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Controls
(DNICs), Reflex Zone Theory (ZRT), Nitric Oxide Theory,
Activation of Immune System Theory (AIST), Blood
Detoxification Theory (BDT).
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Qailulah (Siesta)
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improvelearning-ability
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Drinking water
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Eating
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Consuming dates
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Consuming honey
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Consuming vinegar
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cider-vinegar
Consuming olive
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biological-sciences/olive-oil
Consuming butter
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1402705/
https://www.eatthis.com/what-happens-body-eat-butter/
https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-butter#2
Consuming truffles
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7301458/
https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/benefits-truffies
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/truffies
Consuming watermelon
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/watermelon-health-
benefits
https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-health-benefits-of-
watermelon
https://www.livescience.com/46019-watermelon-nutrition.html
Sleeping
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6609073/
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/newsroom/releases/infant_sids
https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/ss/slideshow-
sleeppositions
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5677378/
https://www.sleepjunkie.com/sleeping-on-left-side-vs-right-
side/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6267703/
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/oct/08/sleep-
how-much-do-we-really-need
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/10/181009135845
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/how-much-should-i-
sleep-science-has-the-answers
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/sleep/sleep-needs-get-
the-sleep-you-need.htm
Walking
https://www.sydney.edu.au
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/walkin
g-for-good-health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3064872
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/step-up-your-
walking-game
https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/walk-this-way
https://www.eatthis.com/how-improve-mobility-walking
https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/20180424/fasterwalki
ng-speed-lowers-cv-hospitalization-risk-in-hypertension-cvd
Controlling anger
https://www.healthline.com/health/blood-pressure-lying-down
https://www.oprah.com/health/how-to-calm-down-when-
you-get-angry
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/26718524_Supine_Bo
dy_Position_Reduces_Neural_Response_to_Anger_Evocation
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162035#controllin
g-anger
https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/posture-and-how-it-
changes-your-feelings
Ithmid Kohl
http://ijiset.com/vol7/v7s7/IJISET_V7_17_32.pdf
https://www.therevisionist.org/reviews/the-medicinal-effects-
of-ithmid-kohl-on-the-eye/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-
health-professions/ galena
https://www.thecompletehealth.com/benefits-of-surma-kohl/
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316589720_Microbial
_Content_of_Kohl
Black cumin
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5633670
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6535880
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-
and-biological-sciences/nigella-sativa
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-
901/black-seed
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/223809080
Sneezing
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846148
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/hygiene/etiquette/coughing_
sneezing
https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/features/prevent-flu-
cover-up-when-you-say-achoo
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/cough-etiquette-why-its-
so-important/
https://www.adventhealth.com/blog/help-stop-spread-
germs-when-coughing-or-sneezing
https://www.scienceabc.com/humans/why-should-you-always-
cover-your-mouth-when-you-sneeze