Health India Diary

Amritsar:  According to Dr. Preeti Jindal  a Senior Consultant Gynaecologist, IVF, High-Risk Pregnancy, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeon, "Robotic Gynae Surgery which utilizes robotic technology to perform gynecological surgeries offers several benefits such as smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, and shorter recovery time compared to traditional methods."  Dr. Jindal said this in a press release issued here.   Dr. Jindal's statement was aimed at spreading awareness about Robotic Gynae Surgery and its benefits.    She informed that Robotic Gynae Surgeries like hysterectomy - done to remove all or part of the uterus, endometriosis surgery - to remove tissues outside the uterus, oophorectomy - to surgically remove one or both ovaries and gynae cancer surgeries, are now available in the region. "Robotic Gynae Surgery is the latest state-of-the-art technology and this has several advantages compared to both laparoscopic ...

Chandigarh: A mega-conference of North India - 'Evidence of cure for the incurable' was held recently. The conference was organized under the aegis of Hospital and Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences (HIIMS) Group, which has its flagship hospital at Dera Bassi near Chandigarh. Founders of HIIMS - Ayurveda and Meditation Guru Acharya Manish and Dr. Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury spoke about how many Ayurveda-based scientific treatment protocols used in combination with other systems like Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Allopathy, etc. had been put into place to cure diseases of the liver, kidney, heart and even cancer by experts at HIIMS. The conference was attended by medical professionals, researchers, and patients. The event witnessed the presentation of astonishing medical recoveries of patients, who were suffering from incurable ailments like kidney and liver failure. During the event, dozens of patients shared their survival stories with the audience, who have successfully com...

    Bharti Singh with her mother, mother-in-law and Acharya Manish Chandigarh: Renowned standup comedian Bharti Singh, who hails from Amritsar, visited HIIMS (Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences) to get her mother and mother-in-law treated, where both are undergoing treatment for kidney diseases through Naturopathy. At HIIMS, chronic diseases are treated through Naturopathy, Ayurveda and Homeopathy. HIIM's Corporate Office is in Zirakpur and its first hospital is located in Dera Bassi   near   Chandigarh. Bharti's mother said that she was feeling much better after the HIIMS treatment. She no longer needs to take Insulin injections. Seeing the improvement in her mother's health, Bharti herself visited HIIMS and received Neem-Karela therapy, which impressed her immensely. After receiving the therapy, she felt that all the toxins were coming out from her body. When Bharti's mother-in-law had the same problem, Bharti advised her also to go to HIIM...

Chandigarh : As a part of celebrating ‘Pink October’ as the Breast and Cervix Cancer Awareness month, Sahayta Charitable Welfare Society organized a ‘Breast Cancer Walkathon’ at Sukhna Lake in which over 350 women and men from the Tricity took part.  Prof. Vivek Lal, Director, PGIMER Chandigarh was the Chief Guest at the event, while renowned Surgical Oncologist Dr. Arvind Guru was the Guest of Honour.  The theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is ‘Hope for Cure -- Breast Self Examination and Early Detection,’ said Ms Renu Saigal, President, Sahayata Charitable Welfare Society. “Together, we can fight cancer,” she said.  Mr Ajay Tuli, Administrator, Sahayta Welfare Charitable Society informed that the walkathon saw the participation of cancer survivors, senior doctors from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and Gov Medical College & Hospital (GMCH-32), students and teachers of schools like St. Kabir, St. Stephen’s, St. Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Carmel Convent, Vive...

    Chandigarh :  On the occasion of World Sight Day (October 13), hundreds of people joined eye specialists from the Tricity for a  unique event - Walk for Eyes. The walk was organized by Chandigarh Ophthalmological Society (COS) and was supported by SENTISS, a pharmaceutical major specializing in ophthalmic products. The theme of World Sight Day 2022 was Love Your Eyes. Starting from the iconic Rock Garden, the walk ended at the Sukhna Lake . Padma Shri Prof Jagat Ram, a renowned eye surgeon and former director of  Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh , was the chief guest. On the occasion, Prof Jagat Ram said, "Eyes are the most important part of our body as these help us see the world. We need to be very conscious about their health and such events help in raising awareness about the need for eye care." Prof SS Pandav, Head, Advanced Eye Centre, PGIMER, emphasised on the economic burden the families of t...

Chandigarh : Hospital and Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences ,HIIMS, in Derabassi near Chandigarh has recently successfully treated two youngsters Kushal Tiwari and  Gursewak Singh suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and who were on dialysis for a long time, through Ayurveda, Naturopathy, and Panchakarma. HIIMS is an integrated hospital established by Renowned Ayurveda & Meditation Guru - Acharya Manish, where the focus is always on removing the root cause of any disease. Acharya Manish, Founder of HIIMS, said, “Adult kidneys constantly grow and reconstruct themselves. That is why they have the potential for regeneration and healing. This is why the focus of our treatment at HIIMS is on regeneration, instead of dialysis or kidney transplant." He supported the claim of kidney regeneration by showcasing  Harvard   University  research and some other studies by researchers in the  US  and  Israel . One...

  Mohali: As part of the ongoing celebrations of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the 76th Independence Day of the country was celebrated in a dignified manner at Mohali’s ACE Heart & Vascular Institute (Sector 69). Mohali Municipal Corporation councillors Kuldeep Kaur Dhanoa and Aruna Sharma unfurled the national flag at the hospital premises followed by the national anthem infusing a sense of pride and respect for our nation. Addressing the audience, institute Director and Chief Intervention Cardiologist and structural heart specialist Dr. Puneet K Verma greeted everyone with Independence day wishes and said that “we have attained freedom after a long struggle and so we should cherish it”. Director cardiac surgery at the institute Dr. Rana Sandip Singh emphasized efforts done by ACE Heart & Vascular Institute to achieve freedom from heart diseases through its preventive, paediatric and adult cardiac services using the most advanced technology. In the end, institute a...

Health Reporter:  With an aim to provide safe, hygienic, and painless dental treatments, a city-based dental clinic ‘Bristles Dental Studios’ has come up with injection-less anesthesia techniques and sleep dentistry to combat dental fear among the patients. What's more, the dental clinic has also announced the start of one-day implants. These new treatment protocols will be available at Bristles Dental Studios clinic in Sector 47,  Chandigarh . While explaining a pain-free dental treatment, Dr Samar Grover, Co-founder, of Bristles Dental Studios said, “Managing pain and anxiety in patients has always been an essential part of dentistry. So, to provide a comfort tour to our patients, we use injection-less anesthesia techniques among the patients to combat dental fear. In our clinic, we also provide the option of Sleep Dentistry in which the patient can sleep throughout the process under the supervision of a registered anesthesiologist.” Talking abou...

Vinod Kumar Singla (middle) shows the FIR of the forgery case at a press meet in  Chandigarh Chandigarh :  An FIR has been registered against Pankaj Kumar Kansil and Anuj Gupta, both Directors of Atulaya Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, a leading player in the Tricity's health sector, which has recently tied up with the TATA Group, at Sector 11 Police Station for allegedly committing acts of fraud. The case has been registered against the duo on the complaint of Vinod Kumar Singla under Sections 420, 467, 468, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) read with Section 120-B of the IPC. Kumar's complaint to SSP,  Chandigarh  was investigated by DSP Central for three months and a case was lodged after taking the DA legal's opinion. Talking to media persons here, complainant Vinod Kumar Singla said that his signatures have been forged on various documents which have been fabricated in order to siphon off funds by the duo by breaching a Medical Clinic Services Agreement between M/s Ra...

  Panchkula : Mandeep Singh, from Chandigarh was declared as the overall winner in the Bodybuilding North India and Tricity competition category at the 2nd edition of “NPC North India and Mr Tricity” bodybuilding and physique championship held at Indradhanush Auditorium here on Sunday.  The mega event was organised by the National Physique Committee (NPC) North India – the renowned bodybuilding organisation in India under the banner of NPC Worldwide USA. Addressing the media, Atinderjeet Singh, NPC State Head, Chandigarh said, “NPC is the most coveted and important calendar event in the world of bodybuilding as it acts as a qualifier for the country's most prestigious bodybuilding competitions - Amateur Olympia and Sheru Classic. Moreover, the title holds a great significance as it provides a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and helps in channelizing the energies of youth in the right direction.” The championship was held in different weight class catego...

Chandigarh : Ananda Sangha, Chandigarh will be organizing a day-long Spiritual Fair at Maharashtra Bhawan, Sector 19D here on Sunday. The spiritual fair which will be held from 11 am to 6 pm and will hold several lectures, demonstrations, and group meditation activities for the devotees.  At the fair, many key topics such as Kriya Yoga; The Key to self-transformation; Energy-key to success; Chakras-Roadmap of self-realization, and Dealing with Stress and Harmful Emotions' will be the highlights. The talks will be delivered by long-term Ananda Sangha practitioners. Each of the sessions will have an experiential component. The main purpose of this spiritual fair it to make a meaningful difference in our lives and all sessions will be addressed in different creative ways. At the Spiritual fair, Ananda Sangha will share the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi”. Notably, this book has been published in 40 language...

  SeraSeal™ is an innovative primary haemostatic agent designed to stop bleeding on contact and within seconds for arterial haemorrhages. It is comprised of agar and bovine factor proteins II a VII a and IX a and X a and acts as a catalyst in the clot formation process. This single-component system can tackle any bleeding situation with the potential to save many lives. When seconds count, SeraSeal™ can make the difference between life and death. Ajaypal Singh Randhawa, Founder CEO, Swasth Kare India is hopeful this will bring about a sea-change in the healthcare landscape ‘By reducing blood loss, whole blood units needed, surgical time and tissue conservation, every stage in healthcare will improve. Since saving lives has always been at the forefront of Swasth Kare efforts, Seraseal in the hands of the first responders or surgical theatres will be a huge step in this direction” he commented. The first stage of trauma leads to haemorrhage and inflammation. Haemorrhages lead ...

Chandigarh : Renowned Gynecologist, IVF, high risk pregnancy, aesthetic and regenerative gynecology specialist, Dr Preeti Jindal edited a book, ‘Aesthetic and Regenerative Gynecology’, which was unveiled here by Dr Preeti Jindal, chief editor of the treatise. The book is a one of a kind and path breaking initiative in the medical world and demystifies the concept of reverse ageing. The book talks about women's health and the science that has the power of not just maintaining   youthfulness despite ageing, but also defying death itself. The book also talks about involuntary urinary leakage in women and how it can be treated in a painless way with non-surgical intervention. Dr Preeti Jindal said, “The book ‘Aesthetic and Regenerative Gynecology’ is a must read for the medical fraternity and those who are interested in knowing more about what 'regenerative' health is and how it reverses ageing. The book is a testament to the fact that reverse ageing is no longer a theoretica...

Chandigarh :   Immunity has become the go-to word for people ever since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world. Now, amid the fast-spreading Omicron variant, people have become all the more conscious about taking preventive steps against the dreaded virus. India is once again witnessing an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 infections after the new Omicron variant started wreaking havoc. Acharya Manish, a renowned Ayurveda and Meditation Guru and the founder of Shuddhi Ayurveda and HIIMS, suggested that Ayurveda and naturopathy is the only solution to this problem. He has come up with some simple natural measures to avoid the Corona virus and its new variant - Omicron, as part of a public awareness campaign, which one can adopt easily to increase immunity. So that the virus does not attack the internal organs of the body. He further suggested that as soon as symptoms of flu and infection appear; start eating fruits for 3-4 days. In this situation, you can start consumption of coc...

Dera Bassi (Punjab) : On the occasion of International Universal Health Coverage Day, Ayurveda and nature cure expert Guru Manish, founder of Shuddhi Ayurveda, strongly urged the Govt of India (GOI) to bring Ayurveda under the purview of health insurance for all. Ayurveda has the ability to cure all diseases and it eliminates diseases from the root. If we have to prevent future epidemics and achieve health and wellness for all by 2030, we must invest more in health and expand the capabilities of Ayurveda. Guru Manish also hailed GOI's decision to bring the Hospital & Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences (HIIMS) near Chandigarh and many HIIMS clinics in NCR Delhi under purview of health insurance.     Guru Manish said, “It is a matter of pride for us that Ayurveda is getting recognition and approval from the Central Government as well. If Ayurveda based hospitals also start getting health insurance, the general public will also be able to get health ...

Roopnagar :  A major stride has been made in the field of ophthalmology - the medical specialty dealing with diseases of the eyes. Dr Varun Baweja, an ophthalmic surgeon from Punjab has introduced a revolutionary iStent technique to cure Glaucoma in the eyes, similar to cardiovascular stents. Dr Varun Baweja, a pioneer in the eye stent technique, is the first eye surgeon of India to get a certification from England for carrying out the iStent inject surgery. This eye surgery is used to treat Glaucoma disease, commonly known as ‘Kala Motia’. "The best thing about this path breaking surgery is that the patients get the same medical intervention sitting in India which normally is available abroad at a heavy  cost," said Dr Baweja, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Baweja Multispeciality Hospital in Punjab's Roopnagar, near Chandigarh. It is pertinent to state that Dr Varun got his poster published in the American Academy of Ophthalmology Journal in 2009 and has performe...

Guru Manish Ji, who is a renowned proponent of Ayurveda, which he has been propagating since 1997, unveiled a unique online petition's website - www.right2health.in  on attaining one's 'Right To Health' for all Indians and even people around the globe. The petition was formally unveiled by Guru Manish Ji by  signing on a specially made board showcasing the campaign's theme. The online petition, which is a signature campaign initiated by Shuddhi Ayurveda, is innovatively named - Right To Health 'Ab Aapke Haath, Vishwa Ka Swaasth'. Shuddhi Ayurveda is an organisation founded by Guru Manish Ji to promote Ayurveda as the first line of medical treatment in India. The head office of Shuddhi Ayurveda is located  near Chandigarh in Zirakpur. There are more than 150 centres of Shuddhi across India. Guru Manish Ji, said, “According to Article 21 of the Constitution everyone has the right to life and this right cannot be attained sans 'Right To Health'. In a si...

Swami Chidanand Saraswati & Kailash Kher Mumbai: Legendary Bollywood Singer Kailash Kher unveiled the logo of BlogsWire, a new venture of SpecttrumPR , here today. With this formal unveiling of the logo, SpecttrumPR, a progressive public relations agency based at Chandigarh , announced the launch of country’s first BlogsWire service. The company is geared up to provide massive exposure to brands and individuals through hundreds of digital platforms at a low cost in the COVID era. Blessing the digital venture through a video, Kailash Kher said, “ Narvijay Yadav is a seasoned journalist and has a long experience in media. I am confident that his new venture - BlogsWire will provide the much required digital support to the brands, startups, professionals and individuals. I wish him success.” Ven. Bhikkhu Sanghasena , internationally renowned Buddhist Spiritual Guru from Ladakh; Alex Outhwaite , popular Travel TV Presenter from UK; Hemant Pandey , Krrish famed Bollywood actor...