Dr. Nikita Islam

What does self care mean to you?

This is a guest blog by Julianna.My name is Julianna, your skin care advisor.My journey with skin care started around 4 years ago when I was looking for so...

7 health benefits of fasting in Ramadan

BismillahMuslims fast the month of Ramadan in obedience to Allah. There are numerous health benefits associated with fasting.The spiritual benefits of fast...

Long COVID: what we know about this debilitating illness

BismillahThe COVID pandemic has brought us to our knees. As we struggle to cope with recovery from COVID, we realize that for some people the illness is no...

7 effective ways to control blood pressure naturally

Bismillah1 in 3 adults has high blood pressure in the UK. If left untreated, this increases your risk of strokes, heart disease, heart attacks, and kidney ...

Eating cholesterol rich food may not raise your blood cholesterol

BismillahA common notion held by many has been that if you eat food high in cholesterol your blood cholesterol rises. Science refutes this claim.Eat eggs, ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What? Why? How to control symptoms?

BismillahIrritable syndrome (IBS) affects 8 in 100 women. Symptoms may be mild in some. In others it may cause a lot of discomfort, interference with daily...

The health benefits of Aloe Vera in the COVID era

BismillahAloe vera is well known for its health benefits. Aloe has been used for medicinal purposes since 1500 B.C. It has been used by Egyptians, Indians,...

Friendly bacteria promote good health

BismillahOur body has numerous bacteria, viruses, and other microbes. They live in various parts of our body like the gut, skin, urinary and genital areas,...

Early to bed and early to rise….

BismillahWe have known the benefits of sleeping early and getting up early for a long time.In fact this fact is embedded in our faith.Waking up for Fajr pr...

Is a multivitamin supplement good for my health?

BismillahNearly half the adult population in the United States takes a multivitamin supplement. Does it boost your general health? Does it reduce your risk...

Is 10 too young to have her period?

BismillahMore and more girls are starting their period early before the age of 10. Should you worry?The mean age of starting periods is 12-13 years. Howeve...

What causes mid-cycle spotting? Should I be worried?

BismillahWhen should I worry about mid-cycle spotting?Spotting or bleeding in between periods can be troublesome and may cause anxiety. There are many reas...

How do fibroids of the womb affect pregnancy

BismillahFibroids of the womb are seen in 1 in 3 women. If you get pregnant with fibroids, in the majority of women there are no problems related to the fi...

Unexplained Infertility: helping you understand your options

BismillahInfertility is an inability to become pregnant within a year of regular trying to conceive. Around 15%-30% of couples have unexplained infertility...

Gestational diabetes: What you need to know

BismillahDiabetes can develop in pregnancy (gestational diabetes). It affects mum and baby. Good control of blood sugar is key to ensure a healthy pregnanc...

The intricate link between HPV and cervical cancer

BismillahHPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is the commonest STD (sexually transmitted disease). It may cause no symptoms at all.HPV is known to cause genital war...

Breast awareness helps early detection of breast cancer

BismillahBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the UK. Out of every 100 cancers diagnosed, 15 are breast cancer.Early detection, catching the...

Breathe your stress away

BismillahOur modern past paced life is riddled with stress. We are constantly racing for and against time. Stress adversely affects our health in multiple ...

10 simple ways to help you cope with anxiety

BismillahAnxiety is a normal human emotion and response to stressful situations. Have you experienced anxiety?Three in ten people are affected by anxiety d...

Do I have ‘baby blues’ or postnatal depression?

BismillahThere is a huge difference between a low mood (baby blues) and PND (postnatal depression). Many women and their families fail to recognize the sig...

Unable to sleep? Causes and solutions of insomnia

Bismillah As many as 35 in 100 adults experience insomnia. Insomnia is a sleep disorder where you may find it difficult to go to sleep, have disturbed slee...

Placenta accreta: risks and treatment

Bismillah Placenta accreta is a condition where the placenta (afterbirth) attaches very deeply to the muscle of the uterus. After childbirth, the plac...

Surviving a Loss Emotionally and Spiritually

Guest post by Layla Hassanali About the Author: Layla Hassanali is the owner of My Modest Mama, a Muslim parenting website designed to make parenting ...