DIALOGUES IN HEALTH & WELLNESS

DIALOGUES IN HEALTH & WELLNESS 
Conceptualised by Dr. Ashwani Kumar

Workshop from 10:00 to 13:00 hrs

Registration, filling of proforma, recording of basic parameters of an individual participant. Random blood glucose testing, Lower limb vascular assessment by hand held Doppler, Foot assessment and foot care and structured Yoga asanas and pranayama session for diabetes by Bhanu Sharma (Yoga Instructor)

(Strictly for IIC members and staff members only)

At 16:00 hrs
Short Talk on Yoga for Prevention and Management of Diabetes: A Holistic Path to Health & Wellbeing!

Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem, with a strong link between diabetes and stress, leading to worsening blood sugars and increased risk of complications. Yoga, is known to relieve stress and enhance the body’s capacity to cope with it. The lecture will highlight scientific evidence on the benefits of Yoga in the prevention and management of diabetes and its role in providing holistic care.

Followed by a panel discussion on Yoga for Diabetes: Integrating Tradition with Modern Medicine!

Moderator: Dr. S.V. Madhu, Consultant, Endocrinology

Discussants: Dr. Nitish Naik, Prof., Dept. of Cardiology, A.I.I.M.S,New Delhi; Dr. Jyoti Keshwani, Director, Morarji Desai Yoga Institute, New Delhi; Dr. Ayush Agarwal, Associate Prof. of Neurology, A.I.I.M.S., New Delhi.

Followed by interactive Q & A session with the audience

Chair: Dr. Ashwani Kumar