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What are your thoughts on having a massage (therapeutic) during Ramadan prior to sundown?

OK, in all seriousness, the only feedback I got was Bridget being silly. I knew someone would go there, but I'm bumping this question b/c I'd really like some feedback.

For those who may not know me, I am a practicing licensed massage therapist. I take no new male clients and only work on women & existing male clients that I've seen for many years. My question mostly pertains to me (personally) getting a massage during Ramadan. I have a standing appt every other week b/c I need the work done in order to continue doing my work. I could technically skip a month, but my body will get really out of whack by then. I wish it were an option for me not to even work on others, but hey, gotta make a paycheck.

So, please, what are your thoughts on this issue? thanks... :innocent:

If it were me, I would get the massage. I can't see any prohibition on this type of massage. It seems to me that this is a health benefit and would not break your fast any more than a nap would. If that makes sense.

Thanks :thumbs: this was my line of thinking also.

sorry :blush:

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well i don't really know why it wouldn't be allowed to be honest unless it was a male giving you the massage and even then it's a professional thing so it's probably a grey area I guess. I would think it would help since after you will feel much more able to pray and fast! :thumbs: I could use a massage right now after this hellish day I've had!!!! :wacko:

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HARIRA (my adapted version - just eyeball the amounts, I never use a measuring spoon!)

Ingredients:

1 lb. lamb (in small pieces - but don't remove fat or bones)

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ginger

2 Tablespoons butter

3/4 cup chopped celery and leaves

2 onions, chopped

1/2 cup parsley and cilantro, chopped

1 2-lb. can of tomatoes, chopped

salt

3/4 cup lentils

1 cup chickpeas (canned are fine)

1/4 cup fine soup noodles

2 eggs, beaten with the juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions:

Put the spices, butter, celery, onion, and parsley/cilantro in a large soup pot and stir over a low heat for 5 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes, and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes. Salt lightly. Remove mixture and puree in the blender and return to pot.

Sautee the lamb in the butter until cooked through, then add to the pot (butter and all) along with 7 cups of water, and the lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 2 hours.

When ready to serve, add the chickpeas and noodles and cook for 5 minutes. Then, with the soup at a steady simmer, stir the lemony eggs into the stock with a long wooden spoon. Continue stirring slowly, to create long egg strands and to thicken the soup. Season to taste. Ladle into bowls and dust with cinnamon.

This was yummy but hubby added red pepper flakes when I wasn't looking and I hadn't had my prilosex in two days so I was a hurtin' pup all night. :(

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This was yummy but hubby added red pepper flakes when I wasn't looking and I hadn't had my prilosex in two days so I was a hurtin' pup all night. :(

:rofl: this is some new medication or what? :rofl::lol:

Let's just say... we know where your mind is!

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This was yummy but hubby added red pepper flakes when I wasn't looking and I hadn't had my prilosex in two days so I was a hurtin' pup all night. :(

:rofl: this is some new medication or what? :rofl::lol:

Let's just say... we know where your mind is!

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This was yummy but hubby added red pepper flakes when I wasn't looking and I hadn't had my prilosex in two days so I was a hurtin' pup all night. :(

:rofl: this is some new medication or what? :rofl::lol:

Let's just say... we know where your mind is!

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This was yummy but hubby added red pepper flakes when I wasn't looking and I hadn't had my prilosex in two days so I was a hurtin' pup all night. :(

Looks really good, Bridget! Gotta watch 'em on their spicy stuff. :lol: My husband made spaghetti last night but added chicken and olives and a bunch of spices to the jar of sauce. It was fantastic, a nice change from the norm, but my mouth sure caught fire.

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This was yummy but hubby added red pepper flakes when I wasn't looking and I hadn't had my prilosex in two days so I was a hurtin' pup all night. :(

:rofl: this is some new medication or what? :rofl::lol:

Let's just say... we know where your mind is!

Well they say sex helps with alot of things LOL! maybe heartburn too?

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oh boy. lol. i've been working all morning and didn't catch that one. lol. can you tell i just dropped the kids off to their dad's where they'll be all week??? :innocent::whistle:

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