Obesity and the Banyan Tree

Dr Sanjay Kalra; Dr Suneet Verma; Dr Nitin Kapoor

doi:10.59793/ijcp.v34i6.711

Obesity and the Banyan Tree

Authors

Dr Sanjay Kalra Dept. of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India
Dr Suneet Verma Dept. of Medicine, Alchemist Hospital, Panchkula, Haryana, India; Sparsh Clinic, Zirakpur, Punjab, India
Dr Nitin Kapoor Dept. of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India; Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59793/ijcp.v34i6.711

Keywords:

Motivation, obesity,, overweight, person-centered care,, psychosocial aspects

Abstract

Health is a multifaceted construct, with social, religious and spiritual dimensions. In this editorial, we use an important socioreligious icon, the banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) as a metaphor for the etiopathogenesis, clinical evaluation and management
of obesity. We utilize this as a motivational tool, to encourage self-discipline and self-care while living with obesity.

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Published

2023-11-14

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 6 (2023)

Section

Guest Editorial

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