Lifestyle Clinic ‘Sanjeevani’ inaugurated at Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi

New Delhi: With increasing lifestyle changes, diseases such as obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia and diabetes are on a rising trend among the Indian population. Members of the Armed Forces are no exception and show similar trends. In order to address the same, Lifestyle Clinic 'Sanjeevani' has been inaugurated at Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi. President of the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) Mrs Archana Pande cut the red ribbon to inaugurate the clinic on Tuesday.

"The aim of Lifestyle Clinic Sanjeevani is to sensitise Armed Forces personnel and dependents identified to be at risk, regarding lifestyle disorders, prevent and manage chronic disorders like diabetes, hypertension and obesity etc, without pharmacologic interventions by promoting a healthy lifestyle through dietary education, exercise and positive motivation", an official statement released by the Army mentioned.

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The lifestyle disease clinic team will consist of a Dietician, Physical Trainer and Counsellor, having expertise in their respective fields. An automated device named "Health Kiosk" has also been installed in the clinic for recording anthropometric parameters at baseline and follow-up, to keep track of progress made over time.

This novel initiative by the Indian Army, will promote a healthy lifestyle as a method of preventive healthcare, and ensure safe and drug-free therapy, for reversing various metabolic disorders. This initiative will bring a positive change to the quality of life and self-confidence of affected serving soldiers, veterans and their families.

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