Projects
Physical activity, exercise & health; the wisdom of Caraka and Susruta – Shalini Pammal, Harvard, Boston, USA: as part of the Bangalore-Boston Nutrition Collaboration Studentship
Project Description
This project utilized the Sushrita Samitha and Caraka Samitha as primary source materials to explore perceptions of physical activity and fitness and the relationship between ancient wisdom and contemporary knowledge. The areas covered included the concepts of ideal exercise, the impact of exercise on health and disease and the concept of “over-exercise.’’
Project Duration
2011 - Ongoing
Project Lead
Dr. Mario Vaz
Authors
Dr. Mario Vaz
Project Status
completed
Project Type
Completed