Results show that a significant percentage of Asians, particularly Indian, are still diabetic and the numbers do not seem to have gone down in the last five years. This is according to Ravi Bhanot, from Coolherbals, who supervised 60 adults being tested at the UK Diabetic Conference – part of the Ayurveda Festival on 1st May at the Nehru Centre in Mayfair, London.
Rita Sharma who headed the team of testers said “I was surprised that a high number of Asians still have high blood glucose levels. We really need to address this problem urgently.”
“By enabling people to sample treatments and experience Ayurveda for themselves it gives people a chance to see options available in beauty, better health and well-being. It seems evident from our results that people need to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing on all levels –mind, body and spirit. It is only when you can try out treatments such as pain relieving potlis to relaxing reiki, toga and meditation and Ayurvedic doctor consultations can one explore options.’ –said Sushma Bhanot, Co-director of Coolherbals.
“It is not all gloom for the future of Asians and diabetes” argued Dr Serasinghe from Middlesex University “some herbs such as Triphala have shown positive results in controlling type 2 diabetes though more research is required.”
Heather Mason from The Minded Institute said “Research shows that yoga can affect the DNA in people. This can help in better health.”
Sangeeta Seedar, an NHS dietician aid “Asian diets need to follow the Government’s NICE guidelines. It is recommended that people with diabetes have a balanced meal with less carbohydrates. “Dhruv Patel, a prospective MP for Brent North said, “Alternative health options may be a way forward to reducing drug costs.”
The results were done at the Ayurveda Festival. Nehru Centre was transformed into an Ayurveda Oasis - with lush waterfalls, fragranced bouquets and aromatic mists. The front floor was converted into an ayurvedic spa from ayurvedic head massages, reiki, henna, ayurvedic facials and pain relieving treatments. To calm down after all this excitement, the Yoga and Meditation Zone was there to provide peace and sanctuary. Speakers from as far as the USA kept the audience captivated with interesting lectures on An Ayurvedic Way Of Life and The Paradox Of Happiness.
The event saw a record number attending Nehru Centre. “I think this is a reflection of Ayurveda and alternative natural health and beauty treatments and products getting more popular.” said Ravi Bhanot, director of Coolherbals.
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