Control your mind or mind will control you- Dr. Era Dutta
Greater Noida: In these difficult times of Corona and lockdown, India Exposition Mart Limited— AyurYog Expo- A World Assembly on Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy has started its webinar series stressing on Corona, health and lifestyle. As part of the series, today on May 11, 2020 the Ninth webinar was conducted on ‘Minding our minds in this Pandemic.’
One of the prominent penalists Dr. Era Dutta, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with Fortis Hospital and Founder of Mind wellness in Kolkata, said that it is highly imperative that during COVID-19 we should control our minds otherwise mind will control us. She underlined the basics of mind and brain and stressed on mental hygiene just like dental hygiene. She described the role of five brain chemicals that influence mood – Serotonin, Dopamine, Glutamate, Norepinephrine & GABA. She also elucidated on five points to move from negativity to positivity— how you speak to yourself, work on your belief, identify your bias and denial, start working on inner critic or dialogue, maintain ‘santusti’ in the life and also gratitude.
Talking about immunity, prevention and resilience, Dr Ulrich Bauhofer, Medical Director Practicing Ayurveda in Munich, Germany and President, Ayurveda Doctors Association of Germany also stressed upon mental health, stability and strength. He also mentioned that according to WHO, the biggest medical health issue of the century is stress.
Panelist Dr Giovanni Criscione, an Ayurveda, Yoga Teacher & Panchakarma Specialist, Sicily, Italy discussed about the types of stress and their ayurvedic nidana, and Moderator Dr. Nitin Agarwal, an Ayurveda Doctor & Managing Director, Bliss Ayurveda P. Ltd & Health Village and national secretary of Vishwa Ayurved Parishad informed everybody about the Ayurvedic prospective of stress, fear and anxiety. He also pointed out the behaviourial changes that one may face during mental instability. He also talked about few herbs that can be used for the treatment.
9th Webinar of AyurYog Expo received a tremendous participation from 26 countries including India. This year AyurYog Expo- A World Assembly will be held in October 1-4, 2020 at India Exposition Mart, Greater Noida.
