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Karva Chauth fast is very special for every married woman. On this day, women observe Nirjala fast from sunrise till moonrise, praying for the long life and happiness and prosperity of their husbands. That means, during this time she neither drinks water nor eats anything. But have you ever wondered what effect staying without water and food for the whole day has on the body? So today let us tell you what effect it has on the body if you observe Karva Chauth fast without eating or drinking water for the whole day.
Effect of fasting without water and food on the body
According to experts, during the Karva Chauth fast, the body starts facing the problem of dehydration due to not getting water and nutrition for a long time. It starts with symptoms like headache, fatigue, dry mouth and dark color of urine. If this condition worsens, problems like dizziness, fast heartbeat and weakness may also occur. At the same time, due to not getting food for a long time, the blood sugar level starts falling, due to which one feels tired and irritable. Apart from this, not eating or drinking anything for a long time causes low BP and blood sugar in many women. Which can also cause many problems. Some experts say that light fasting or intermittent fasting is beneficial for the body, but waterless fasting puts more stress on the body.
Who should not observe Nirjala fast?
According to the doctor, it is not right for all women to observe Nirjala fast. Because such fasts can prove dangerous for women suffering from many diseases. In such a situation, women suffering from diabetes or blood pressure problem should not observe this fast. At the same time, pregnant or feeding women should also not fast without water and food. Apart from this, fasting can also be harmful for women who have kidney, stomach or hormone related problems.
What things should one pay special attention to during the fast?
Karva Chauth fast is observed without water and food for the whole day. In such a situation, to keep the body healthy, women have to take care of many things throughout the day. For this, women can drink enough water a day before the fast and at the time of Sargi and eat things with hydration so that there will be no problems like dizziness or weakness during the fast. Apart from this, women should avoid excessive physical activity or household chores throughout the day. Resting from time to time also provides relief. Apart from this, women should stay away from stress on this day. After seeing the moon, one should have light food as soon as the fast is broken.
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