Latin America and the Caribbean have the highest rates of non-communicable and lifestyle diseases in the world and this has put an economic burden on the countries, an expert has said.
The high level of occurrence of lifestyle diseases has put a burden on theeconomy of small and developing states, Dyer Narinesingh, acting principal of the University of the West Indies said Wednesday.
He was speaking at an international seminar and exhibition at the Medical Campus of the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine.
The seminar was organised by the Indian High Commission and the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Cultural Co-operation in collaboration with the University of the West Indies. It was supported by the department of Ayush, Government of India.
Trinidad and Tobago has the potential to develop ayurvedic treatment for these diseases, leading experts said.
Minister of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education, Fazal Karim said alternative medicine is no stranger to Trinidad and Tobago.
'The possibility of finding a balance between the two types of medicines - alternative and conventional - can be achieved, but it is not expected that you will embrace all the principles or concepts of alternative medicine but you should try to understand it,' he said.
Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Malay Mishra said ayurveda is part of the Vedic system of 'looking at life in a holistic manner'.
'Ayurveda looks after the body, soul and emotions to create a well-balanced and well-rounded individual.'
There were around 7,000 practitioners of ayurveda and over 3,000 hospitals which employ ayurvedic technologies in India.
Trinidad and Tobago has a population of 1.3 million people with 44 percent being people of Indian origin, whose forefathers came from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar between 1845 and 19
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Fresh guidelines and strategies stipulating screening and testing segment for patients to contain swine flu in the country have been issued by the Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad after finalizing the same in a high-level meeting and discussed protocols developed by the World Health Organization in Geneva, Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Atlanta, USA and National Health Service, United Kingdom and the numerous actions taken by the government for inhibition and mitigation of H1N1 cases considering the escalating swine flu cases across the country.
According to Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, malnutrition is not a major cause of death among babies as a report shows that only 2% children die of it in the country.
Azad said, "As per the latest available data with the Registrar General of India (RGI) for 2001-03, two percent of the total infant deaths were due to malnutrition."
But, the minister said that malnutrition may raise morbidity as well as mortality by cutting resistance to illnesss.
All the state governments have been sent written request letter by the health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, to use H1N1 vaccines allotted to them.
Azad said that all the states are requested to fully utilize the H1N1 vaccine stock, at the launch of India's first indigenous vaccine for the H1N1 flu strain.
Indian government had no indigenous vaccine till few days back, so they have imported all the vaccines in February to meet the demand. The minister has been informed that only 8 states have utilized the vaccine that too up to 50% of the stock allotted to them.
Doctors prescribed various expensive tests to the patients describing no sufficient reason for the test which lead to various confusions. Observing these patterns of doctors, Union health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that doctors are not allowed to order for expensive lab test, they will have to describe proper and justified reason for the same,
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Health Minister on Friday express that India has frightening proportions of diabetic patients and has promised to launch a programme for effective control of the disease.
A health camp was organized by Congress MP from Mumbai North Sanjay Nirupam, which is inaugurated by Azad and after inaugurating, he said that diabetes is the major obstacle in the treatment of other diseases. The diabetes control program provides opportunities to the patient to undergo diagnostic tests for the disease in the next two years.
Yoga is an ancient Indian way of life that originated more than 3000 years ago. Contrary to popular belief, Yoga is not just another form of exercise. It is a combination of postures, breathing techniques, and meditation. The aim of Yoga is to create a harmony between Body, Mind, and Soul. There are many components of Yoga and the physical component is known as Hatha Yoga. It is very useful in curing one of chronic muscle pains, enhancing circulation, and relaxing the mind. Many have benefited from Yoga and its incorporation in daily life. A lot of patients have regained their health after getting disappointed from modern medicine.
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With its roots in Vedic culture, Ayurveda is yet another ancient Indian therapy that has taken the world by storm. However, it does not involve any exercise or complicated postures. Simply put, it is a science of natural healing. A person is cured of his or her ailments by the application of herbs, oils, massage techniques and the like. It also involves modifying one’s diet and eliminating that which does not suit the most active element in your body. These elements (space, air, fire, water, and earth) are called Doshas. A simple quiz about your likes, dislikes and natural preferences can help an Ayurveda specialist in deciphering your Dosha.
Ayurvedic massages and therapies are offered in each and every spa in India. However, the hot bed of Ayurveda in India is the gorgeous coastal state of Kerala. Goa also offers a large number of Ayurveda retreats. Healing with nature acquires a whole new meaning in these exotic locales as you can combine an enriching vacation with a well deserved wellness break. So don’t wait long, pack your bags and hurry before your neighbor beats you to it!