Navratri 2025, Sept. 23 -- Fasting has been a historical practice in various cultures and religions for millennia, commonly used as spiritual cleansing, discipline and reflection. Aside from its prevailing cultural importance during Navratri, fasting carries implications for health and well-being that have captured the interest of both traditional knowledge and contemporary medical investigation. During Navratri, healthy people are usually able to fast without any problems; however, if they have a certain health condition like high blood pressure, diabetes or heart disease, fasting during Navratri may lead to health issues.

Many changes occur in the body while fasting (like fluctuation of blood sugars, altered metabolism, and hydration l...