Here’s how you can observe a neuro-inclusive Ramadan
For many on the neurodivergence spectrum, Ramadan is more than a spiritual journey; it is a significant neurological shift. When a brain thrives on predictability and specific sensory inputs, the sudden change in sleep cycles, hydration, and social stimulation can trigger a cascade of executive dysfunction.
Instead of the standard advice to just be patient, neurology experts Dr Prashant Makhija, consultant neurologist, Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai Central and Dr Anuradha H K, lead consultant, neurology, Aster CMI Hospital, Bengaluru, to provide a brain-first guide to navigating the holy month with science-backed hacks.
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