Ludhiana Branch of VLCC observes Anti-Obesity Day
Author(s): City Air NewsAnti-Obesity Day being observed at Ludhiana Branch of VLCC on Monday. Ludhiana, November 26, 2012:Likewise previous years, Anti-Obesity Day was observed at Ludhiana Branch of VLCC today. On the occasion, the Chief...
Ludhiana, November 26, 2012:Likewise previous years, Anti-Obesity Day was observed at Ludhiana Branch of VLCC today.
On the occasion, the Chief Guest Dr. Rama Sofat Gynocologist while addressing the clients of VLCC said, Changing lifestyle, lack of balanced food, and minimum exercise have made women of today
vulnerable to all possible side effects of Obesity e.g. Hypertension , Diabetes CVD etc.
Launching the Knowledge paper Dr. Khera a well known Orthopaedic of the city present highlighted the fact Osteoporosis ranks second to Cardiovascular disease, hence it becomes very imp to take pro-active
approach towards this medical problem and myth that excess fat in the body is helpful for protection of bones does not stand.
Participating in Anti obesity drive Area technical Head of Punjab zone centres, Ashwinder highlighted the associated increased risk of hypertension, diabetes CVD, osteoarthritis, PCOD and other disorders
due to Obesity a dominant lifestyle disease is catching up very fast.
VLCC through its Scienticfic Weight Loss management solutions has provided a great relief to its customers with sustained Wellness oriented lifestyle.
Dr. Megha, centre physiotherapist gave demonstration on fitness activities to all present on the occasion along with display of highly nutritive recipe in the centre.
Among others, centre head Prabha, ACM, Surbhi, Dermat Dr. Karisma, Dr.Neha helped clients in advising and executing the required treatment.
Vandana Luthra, Founder and Mentor, VLCC, gave a message to all on this Path breaking research, that it’s very important for us as pioneers in Wellness domain to take active interest in propagating
awareness about dangers of obesity and related issues . She highlighted the need for a “Preventive Healthcare approach” before the Medical condition becomes severe through Waist-Height Ratio -an
easier and accurate screening tool for overweight.
Pledge was taken by all staff members of VLCC as a part of this campaign alongwith the Launch of the Knowledge paper and centre head announced 50% discount on all slimming and beauty packages as a mark celebrating this big day in VLCC.
On the occasion, VLCC, at its Ludhiana branch released a Knowledge paper on Waist-Height Ratio (WHtR) and Body Fat % Synergy as a more practical and perfect Health tool for identifying Risk of Obesity at
an early stage. For self analysis of one’s health status with regard to Obesity this tool ascertains a linkage between Waist circumference –to- Height Ratio and obesity. This was because medical cases namely
Hypertension, diabetes, hypothyroid increased after the cut off WHtR valve.
It may be mentioned here that thirteen years ago, VLCC took the first step in creating wider awareness among audience at large about ill-effects of obesity by observing Anti-Obesity Day on November 26
every year going forward.