Science behind the hijab

Posted by: adikbongsu | 26th Jul, 2007

Most of us already know the benefit of wearing the Hijab. It is one of the most hot topics discuss among muslims and non-muslims alike. However, little has been written about scientific reasons that wearing the Hijab is beneficial to society. There are, in fact, a number of health benefits that wearing the Hijab can provide, as well as many behavioral science studies that suggest that the Hijab is the best attire for women.

Protecting the head is one of the method to prevent heat lost. Results Of medical tests show that 40-60% of body heat is lost through the head, so persons wearing head coverings during cold months are protected about fifty-percent more than those who do not.

In Chinese medical texts, in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic on Internal Medicine, it was stated that wind can cause sudden changes within the body and will upset the body’s equilibrium thus, creating bad health.

It was written that common cold are related to wind elements entering the body and causing the typical symptoms of sneezing and a running nose.

In the traditional Islamic medical texts of Al-Jawziyya, numerous references to the “four elements” of fire, water, air and earth and how these affect the body in adverse ways. In particular, we are advised to stay away from drafts and protect our heads in wind, breezes, drafts and cold weather.

Also, for health reasons, protecting the head is even more important in warm weather. V.G. Rocine, a prominent brain research specialist, has found that brain Phosphorus melts at 108 degrees; a temperature that can be easily reached if one stays under the hot sun for any length of time without a head covering. When this happens, irreversible brain damage, memory loss and loss of some brain functions can result. Although this example is extreme, Brain damage can still be measured in small degrees from frequent exposure to and overheating of the head.

Bernard Jensen, a naturopath and chiropractor states that this is because the brain runs on the mineral phosphorus, which is very affected by heat.

And while discussing about health, if we look at the home economic perspectives, Hijab head-covering are required for those working in the food sectors. This is to ensure that cleanliness are maintain to avoid food poisoning.

So why are they still criticising the Hijab?…I can never understand

Khalas!

Sources: http://www.ezsoftech.com/stories/mis31.asp#hijab1