Phase 1, featuring Yoga Therapies, Reiki, Medical Nutrition, and Psychotherapy is launched while in 2024, phase 2, introducing Naturopathy, Acupuncture, and Acupressure to be unveiled
BGS Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru has announced the launch of its integrative medicine and research department on the 27th of October.
Dr Crystal D’Souza, PhD, HoD & Consultant in Integrative Medicine & Research, BGS Gleneagles Hospital Kengeri, Bengaluru, elaborates, “Integrative medicine adopts an evidence-based strategy to address the whole individual, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. By integrating conventional and complementary therapies, it optimises health and fosters healing.”
Speaking at the occasion, Biju Nair, Cluster COO, Gleneagles Hospitals, Bengaluru said, “We are thrilled to be at the forefront of this global movement. While globally recognised institutions have already adopted Integrative Medicine to emphasise its importance, our department further solidifies our commitment to providing a comprehensive healthcare experience that caters to each patient’s unique needs.”
Prof Rajeev Gowda, VC SITK, Government of Karnataka opined, “This is a tremendous innovation which will change the life of patients and make patient care so much more impactful and ensure holistic healing drawing on best of our tradition and the best of allopathy.”
Dr Manjunath Sharma NK, Pro VC and Director of Research S-Vyasa University stated, “Swasthasya Swasthay Rakshanam, explains the importance of maintenance and promotion of health in healthy, along with treating a sickness. Integrative medicine and research department at BGS Gleneagles Hospital redefines this and I am glad to see IHH India, such a huge group take the lead in this direction.”
Sudha Belwadi, Senior cine actress from Sandalwood said, “Integrative medicine is the need of the hour. In the garb of entertainment, what we get to see is a lot of violence in our films and our news channels. Subliminally, this creates disturbance in the way we think and that can lead to stress. Peer group pressure has catapulted because of social media which again leads to stress. Consequently, diseases like cancer and autoimmune conditions are on the ascent, largely attributed to this stress. The demand for a department that prioritises a comprehensive approach to healing, delving deep into the well-being of individuals, is more pressing than ever.”