# 1 Indian American Weekly: Since 2006 VOL 12 ISSUE 44 ● NEW YORK / DALLAS ● NOVEMBER 09 - NOVEMBER 15, 2018 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news Democrats capture House, Republicans retain Senate Record number of women win; Four Indian Americans re-elected to House WASHINGTON (TIP): US President Donald Trump has described the midterm election results as a "tremendous success" even as opposition Democrats wrested the House of Trump sacks AG, 'takes over' Representatives from the ruling Republican party, which Russia meddling probe managed to retain its majority in the Senate in the highly WASHINGTON (TIP): polarized polls. 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Richmond Hill, NY 11419 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 NY/ NJ/ CT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2018 GOPIO International hosted 2nd Health Summit - a Resounding Success "Health Experts Presentations relevant to the Indian Diaspora" NEW YORK CITY (TIP): The Health Corp.; Dr. Ravindra Amin - Geriatric Council of Global Organization of People of Psychiatrist; Varsha Singh - Nurse Indian Origin (GOPIO) International Practitioner; Binny Talati - Physical (www.gopio.net), in partnership with the New Therapist; Dr. Vasudev Makhija - past York Consulate General of India hosted a full President NJ Psychiatric Association; Dr. house of attendees for "A Health Summit for Ketan Vaidya - Internist; Uma Swaminathan - the Indian Diaspora" on Saturday, October 27, Healing with Herbs; Jaya Myra - Natural 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Consulate Lifestyle Expert; Dr. Bajrang Agarwal - Co- General of India, 3 East 64th Street, New York, Founder, Dockedin Telehealth; and Ruchika NY. The Summit was inaugurated by New Lal - NY Art of Living. Panels were moderated York Consul General of India Sandeep by GOPIO International officers, namely Dr. Chakravorty and Dr. Thomas Abraham, Asha Samant; Dr. Tushar Patel; Ram Gadhavi; Chairman, GOPIO International. The event and Dr. Rajeev Mehta. concluded with an award presentation to Mr. In his remarks, Dr. Tushar Patel said, "It is Ashook Ramsaran, former president of important to get early screening and timely GOPIO for his service to GOPIO, followed by a intervention for chronic diseases, so long Networking Reception. term complications can be reduced, and GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham healthy lifestyles can be lived." who closely worked with GOPIO Health Panelists Dr. Vasudev Makhija and Dr. Council team to put together the Health Ravindra Amin, emphasized that getting Summit said in his welcome address, "The timely help for mental health issues is very goal of GOPIO Health Council is to improve vital for successful outcome. There is no GOPIO Health Summit Inauguration by Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty along with other the health of people of Indian origin by Consulate officials, sponsors and GOPIO officials. From l. to r: Amit Kucheria, Kunal Gupta, Dr. physical health without mental health and the raising awareness of current and emerging Asha Samant, Lal Motwani and Rahul Shukla (not visible), Harbachan Singh, Consul General stigma about mental health need to be health issues affecting them, and by Chakravorty, Deputy Consul General Shatrugna Sinha, Dr. Tushar Patel, Nami Kaur, Ram eliminated in Indian diaspora, so people can promoting preventive practices and sharing Gadhavi, Hitesh Bhatt, Rockland County Council Woman Aney Paul and Dr. Thomas Abraham live a healthy physical and emotional life. information to better manage chronic Dr. Shankar Iyer said, "Oral health is very diseases." Well documented medical data important, and all should get a routine dental suggests that people from the Indian checkups and preventive dental care since he subcontinent are at a higher risk to develop overall, physical health is dependent on good Diabetes and Heart Disease than the rest of oral hygiene and maintenance especially for the American population. Hence the goal of people with chronic diseases such as diabetes this workshop was to educate the PIOs (People and cardiovascular disorders." of Indian Origin) on their individual risk of Dr. Meena Murthy said that self- developing Diabetes and Heart Disease, and management of diabetes is very important to more importantly, how to manage these risk live healthier life style. Regular exercise, diet factors to improve their overall health. and life style modifications and regular "Towards that goal, we want to educate our checkup of blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c community about treatment and prevention of are the key factors to live a productive life for diseases using modern medicine and people with diabetes. alternative medicine, as well as to improve Insightful health and wellness topics health and wellness by nutritious included diabetes, cardiovascular disorders, supplements, yoga and meditation," Dr. oral health, osteoporosis, emotional health, Abraham added. successful aging, life style modifications, joint Ambassador Sandeep Chakrovorty set the disorders, medication management, stage for the Summit with his remarks, "There Presentation of a plaque to GOPIO's former president Ashook Ramsaran. From l. to r.: Dr. Asha alternative medicine, herbal remedies, access is so much confusion regarding health Samant, Dr. Rajeev Mehta, Consul General Chakravorty, Ashook Ramsaran, Lal Motwani, Dr. to care via tele-health, meditation, yoga practices - what advice to take, what to do or Thomas Abraham and Ram Gadhavi breathing to reduce stress, and wisdom to avoid, what diet to adopt, or fitness to practice handle mind and emotions. The audience was etc. with so much changing literature on Indian Diaspora and encouraged continuing speakers and specialists from the Tri State impressed by the quality of the presentations health topics." His comments resonated with discussions on such beneficial matters. area shared their expertise and provided and engaged in the interactive sessions the audience, who shared this same dilemma. Moderated by GOPIO Health Council Chair practical tips on managing one's health and during lunch, coffee breaks and networking He hoped that "some of the confusion we face Dr. Tushar Patel, the panel of health experts wellness, especially in the prevention of heart reception. would be resolved through the summit's panel included key note speaker Rahul Shukla, disease and diabetes. Grand sponsors for this summit were discussions, and the day long proceedings President/CEO of S.S. Technologies and The health and wellness panelists included Sabinsa Corporation, Bhatt Foundation and would result in specific recommendations and Shukla Medical; and guest speaker Hitesh Dr. Meena Murthy - Endocrinology, Diabetes S.S. White Technologies. Supporting clarity on health practices." He commended Bhatt, Founder/CTO Bhatt Foundation and and Metabolism Specialist; Dr. Shankar Iyer - organizations included JnJ Printing, Indian GOPIO's initiative for the welfare of the CCS Technology Solutions. Renowned Oral Health; Dr. Anurag Pande - VP Sabinsa Health Camp of New Jersey and GOPIO Chapters of Central Jersey, Connecticut and New York. The first such Health Summit was organized by GOPIO Health Council in 2010 in New York City. In response to the positive