Online Wellness Seminar Hosted by Max Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali and Rotary Clubs
**Event Title**: Unlock Wellness: Solutions to Your Health Challenges
**Date**: November 25, 2023
Organizers:
– Rotary Club of Delhi Preet Vihar (President Rtn. Emili Munshi, Contact: 9873335016)
– Rotaract Club of SBSEC (President Rtr. Aman Rawat, Contact: 9718227284)
**Chief Guest**: Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch., Senior Director and Cancer Surgeon, MAX Hospital, Vaishali
**Session Conductor**: Dr. Annu Kanojia
Overview:
On November 25, 2023, an enlightening online health session titled “Unlock Wellness: Solutions to Your Health Challenges” was conducted, garnering the participation of 62 individuals. The session, led by renowned cancer surgeon Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch. from MAX Hospital, Vaishali focused on strategies for maintaining health and preventing cancer.
Key Highlights:
1. **Promoting Healthy Eating Habits**:
– Avoidance of tobacco and alcohol.
– Adherence to a balanced diet rich in nutrients.
2. **Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle**:
– Importance of meditation for mental health, specifically Sync Energy Pranayam.
– Regular exercise for physical fitness and weight management.
3. **Regular Health Care and Monitoring**:
– Emphasis on regular self and clinical check-ups.
– Advocacy for immunization, such as HPV vaccines.
– Safe exposure to sunlight for Vitamin D, while being cautious of skin cancer risks.
The discussion revealed that tobacco use is a major cause of cancer, leading to a collective desire among participants to combat tobacco addiction and become “Tobacco Marshals” to influence societal change.
Dr. Gupta emphasized the feasibility of quitting tobacco with proper support, highlighting MAX Vaishali’s pioneering tobacco wellness program. He also demonstrated practical self-examination techniques for early cancer detection, including the 4-finger test and Chota Daana examination for oral cavity assessment, and introduced the TRISCaRe mouth opener device.
Mrs. Sonal Bhatia, National Leader Tobacco MARSHAL and PDC Inner Wheel 310 emphasized her mission to “SAVE the youth – NO ONE SHOULD DIE BECAUSE OF TOBACCO”
The session concluded with President Emili Munshi summarizing the action points and emphasizing the need for continued efforts to safeguard youth health.
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