Natural Health food Fair begins
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 28 2011:
A four day Natural Health Food Fair 2011 cum Yoga Naturopathy Seminar Manipur organised by the Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare kicked today at Gandhi Memorial Hall, Imphal.
Health and Family Welfare Minister, L Jayantakumar, Director Helath Services Dr S Ibomcha graced the inaugural function as chief guest and president.
State Ayush Officer Dr A Guneshwar and Chief Consultant, Yoga and Nature Cure Home, Khundrakpam Dr M Agni also attended the function as guests of honour.
In a speech, L Jayentakumar said that almost all the people in today's world have become victims of hypertension due to the various types of pollution.
It is high time to discuss a way to reduce the pollution and treat the disorder.
It is learnt that hypertension can be successfully treated with natural food items.
Many are conserving various indigenous herbal plants for the sole purpose of human use without any side effects, he said.
He urged the people to keep themselves and their children healthy and fit by using herbal medicines and products.
He also said that the Natural Health Food Fair organied by the Ayush Department will become a good medium to create awareness about naturopathy, yoga and herbal products.
He also released a book on herbal treatment named 'Mana Masingi Layeng' written by Ksh Kala during the function.
Later he along with the other guests visited the various stalls participating in the fair.