TANTRA- Translation of Nutrition Research into Applications

TANTRA as a module aims to create a platform where new research which has been published and may be practiced in the global setting is explored for applications in the Indian context. The best way to provide solutions in the health context is to look at issues from various perspectives so that a novel and innovative path emerges which can lead to new ways to manage health and disease.

One such area which holds a tremendous scope is the field of Imbalanced Cortisol levels and the Impact of Stress

This needs more focused inputs to understand the different nuances of the diseases better and to consolidate therapeutic strategies based on advancing and evidence-based research and practices.

The theme of T A N T R A 2 0 was Cortisol StoriesMulti pronged Stress Reduction from Research to Application

AIMS:

To blend research of Adrenal physiology, pathophysiology, human nutrition, and food science, with dietetics so that idea paradigms for researchbased holistic dietetic practice can develop in this sphere To host a platform to discuss the translation of advances such as nutrigenomics, metabolomics, integrative nutrition, and cellular nutrition research into dietetic practice in thyroid and adrenal diseases.

A review of the latest research in the specified disease condition

Practical inputs from case experiential sharing and a panel discussion to take ahead the research into practice and explore holistic healing strategies.

A Half Day workshop on Cortisol stories with sessions like managing Cortisol elevation and depletion with nutrition, Laughing to health, Beauty and the Beast of stress, Exciting competitions, scrumptious food, and a ton of learning.