Preventive care flow for early detection of abnormalities.

Principal Investigator: Dr. Arun MBBS

Early detection is key to providing preventive care. The aim of the research is to develop a detailed ongoing preventive care flow that can help physicians identify the onset of a disease or abnormality with a high level of accuracy. The initial focus of the research would be to detect abnormalities commonly seen in individuals working in the Information Technology (IT) area.

Role of Homoeopathic medicines in providing preventive care

Principal Investigator: Dr. Manoj BHMS

Homoeopathic medicines treat the symptoms and not the disease itself. It is in this context that homoeopathic medicines have a potential for providing preventive care. The initial scope of the research would be to quantify the effectiveness of the medicines against some of the locally found viral infections.

Effect of Yoga on Hypertensive and Highly Stressed Individuals

Principal Investigator: Dr. Lakshmi BNYS

The goal of the study is to quantify the effect of yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation on hypertensive and stressed out individuals. The results from the study will be useful to prescribe the type of asanas, the number of repetitions, the sequence of movements and the duration of exercise that could help alleviate hypertension and stress among individuals.

Dietary Interventions in Preventive Care

Principal Investigator: Aswathy Msc Food & Nutrition

The study is planned with the following objectives:

• Assessing the importance of diet therapy in preventive care
• ADL analysis and its significance in enhancing the overall health and fitness of the subjects
• Nutritional assessment and dietary modifications of the subjects
• Food list and Grocery list-Importance in present context and determining whether it can make significant changes in the overall health of the samples