CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Bhopal: Under Yoga Week being observed on the occasion of International Yoga Day, various awareness and training programmes were organised at the Indian Council of Medical Research-Bhopal Memorial Hospital and Research Centre (ICMR-BMHRC), Bhopal.
A Garbh Sanskar programme for pregnant women was organised at Health Centre No. 2 in Station Bajaria. Yoga teacher Sushil Singh informed participants about yogic practices that can be performed during pregnancy and their benefits.
BMHRC Director-in-Charge Dr Manisha Srivastava highlighted the importance of Garbh Sanskar and said that positive thinking, a balanced lifestyle, proper diet and yoga practice during pregnancy play an important role in building a healthy and cultured generation. She urged pregnant women to remain alert about their health and to follow medical advice regularly.
After this, a special yoga awareness programme was organised at BMHRC’s Sickle Cell Competency Centre for patients suffering from sickle cell disease. Patients were informed about yoga practices beneficial for their health and the advantages of regular practice.
As part of Yoga Week, the Isha Foundation also organised meditation (yoga) training in the institute auditorium for doctors, employees, teachers, PG students, nursing students and paramedical students. During the training, participants were told how meditation and yoga can help reduce mental stress, improve concentration and enhance overall health.
Special medical camp organised on World Sickle Cell Day: On the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day, a special medical and awareness camp was organised at BMHRC on June 18 for patients suffering from sickle cell disease. Around 50 patients and their family members were screened at the camp. Physiotherapy experts informed them about exercises useful for reducing the effects of sickle cell disease and maintaining physical capacity. Experts from the Pain Clinic provided pain management counselling to patients suffering from pain, while the Psychiatry Department counselled patients and provided them mental and emotional support. Notably, the first competency centre for sickle cell disease in Madhya Pradesh has been established at BMHRC.
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