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Lifestyle Medicine Schedule

Day1
Neocore Workshop Schedule – Lifestyle Medicine

(Neonatal Conference on Research and Expert Talks)

Lifestyle Medicine Workshop
Translating Evidence for Healthy Lifestyle into Everyday Clinical Practice
18-19 March 2026
Organized by Dept of Neonatology, CMC Vellore in association with National Neonatology Forum, India
Venue New Examination Hall, CMC, Bagayam Campus, Vellore
Target Audience Doctors, Allied Health Professionals, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners
Format Evidence-based lectures, Panel Discussions, Workstations, Movement

18 Mar 2026 – DAY 1

2:00 — 2:15 PM
SESSION 1: Setting the Scene
Why this Workshop?
  • Clinicians as change agents
  • Aims and objectives for the two days
  • Introduction of faculty and delegates
by Workshop Coordinator
Dr V C Manoj
2:15 — 2:45 PM
SESSION 1: Setting the Scene
Inaugural Lecture: Lifestyle Medicine — The Medicine of the Future
  • Evolution of lifestyle medicine
  • Foundation and Six Pillars
  • First-line therapy in chronic disease
by Prof Samuel George Hansdak, CMC Vellore
2:45 — 3:30 PM
SESSION 2: Nutrition and the Thinking Brain
Panel Discussion: The Nutrition Dialogue
  • Science-backed answers to what belongs on your plate
  • Metabolic gatekeeper micronutrients
  • Insights from the Human Microbiome Project
Moderator: Dr Herb Giebel
Experts: Dr Esther Inbarani, Dr Austin, Dr Pratima Kini
3:30 — 4:00 PM
SESSION 2: Nutrition and the Thinking Brain
Lecture: Rewiring the Brain: Lifestyle Medicine Approach to Cognition
by Dr Prabhakar, Prof of Neurology, CMC, Vellore
4:00 — 4:15 PM
Caffeine and Nutrition Break
4:15 — 4:30 PM
An Intro to PAN (Physicians Association for Nutrition, India), and PBD Global Movement
Dr Rajeena Shahin (To be confirmed)
4:30 — 5:00 PM
SESSION 2: Nutrition and the Thinking Brain
Lecture: The Curious Case of Protein
  • Protein obsession: How modern diets turned protein from a nutrient into a marketing mantra
  • How much is enough? Separating true physiological needs from popular myths
  • Source matters: Animal vs plant protein — metabolic, renal, and longevity implications
  • The balance paradox: When excess protein may hinder metabolic health rather than help it?
by Dr Sharang Wartikar, PAN, Mumbai
5:00 — 5:15 PM
SESSION 3: EXERCISE AS MEDICINE
Mini Lecture: Science, Strategy, and Misconceptions
  • Metabolic effects of exercise (insulin sensitivity, visceral fat, mitochondrial health)
  • Exercise for specific clinical conditions (obesity, diabetes, CVD, mental health, sarcopenia)
  • Role of NEAT
  • Common clinical myths and misconceptions
  • Safety considerations and contraindications
by Pooja Manoj
5:15 — 5:30 PM
SESSION 3: EXERCISE AS MEDICINE
Mini Lecture: “Slim and Trim Without the Gym”: From Science to Practice
  • Exercise classification and dosing (FITT-VP principle)
  • Aerobic vs resistance training
  • Role of flexibility, mobility, and balance
  • Exercise intensity, progression, and periodisation
Dr Sharang Wartikar
5:30 — 6:30 PM
SESSION 3: EXERCISE AS MEDICINE
Hands On (20 Min each)
  • Cardio / Aerobic Exercise: Zumba by Pooja Manoj
  • Strength Training – Slim and Trim Without the Gym by Dr Sharang Wartikar
  • Circl Mobility (Yoga Flow) – ‘Move with intention, Breathe with the Music and leave with a smile!’ by Pooja Manoj
Dr Sharang Wartikar
Day2
Neocore Workshop Day 2 Schedule – Lifestyle Medicine

(Neonatal Conference on Research and Expert Talks)

Lifestyle Medicine Workshop
Translating Evidence for Healthy Lifestyle into Everyday Clinical Practice
18-19 March 2026
Organized by Dept of Neonatology, CMC Vellore in association with National Neonatology Forum, India
Venue New Examination Hall, CMC, Bagayam Campus, Vellore
Target Audience Doctors, Allied Health Professionals, Lifestyle Medicine Practitioners
Format Evidence-based lectures, Panel Discussions, Workstations, Movement

19 Mar 2026 – DAY 2

6:00 — 7:30 AM
SESSION 4: NATURE, MOVEMENT & CONNECTION
Morning glow!
  • Trekking to College hill
  • Reflections
  • Breakfast in nature and return back
Led by Dr Sam, Dr Herb, Dr Esther and team,
Dept of Lifestyle Medicine, CMC, Vellore
9:00 — 9:30 AM
SESSION 4: NATURE, MOVEMENT & CONNECTION
From Soil to Cell: Regenerative Food System Health
by Dr Amar Nayak,
Professor & Chairperson, AIESS Centre, XIM Bhubaneswar
9:30 — 10:00 AM
SESSION 5: MIND, METABOLISM & BEHAVIOR CHANGE
Mental Health and Resilience
Lecture 20min, Open House 10 min
Dr Sajan Tito, CMC Vellore
10:00 — 10:30 AM
SESSION 5: MIND, METABOLISM & BEHAVIOR CHANGE
Social Connectedness and Longevity: How Social Bonds Shape Health
Lecture 20min, Open House 10 min
by Ms Shobha Samuel, CMC, Vellore
10:30 — 11:00 AM
Tea, Treats & Core Fights!
  • Tea/Coffee, Healthy Snacks
  • The plank challenge (Isometric core-strengthening)
11:00 — 11:30 AM
SESSION 5: MIND, METABOLISM & BEHAVIOR CHANGE
Wired but Tired: Screen Addiction
Lecture 20min, Open House 10 min
Dr Rajesh, NIMHANS, Bangalore
11:30 — 12:00 noon
SESSION 5: MIND, METABOLISM & BEHAVIOR CHANGE
Role Play: Motivational Interviewing
  • Building Lifestyle prescriptions in clinical care
  • Role of clinicians as change agents
Dr Herb, Dr Esther Inbarani & team
Dept of Lifestyle Medicine, CMC, Vellore
12:00 noon — 12:30 PM
SESSION 6: ‘WALIKNG THE TALK’ IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Beyond Pills and Procedures – Lifestyle Strategies for Cardiac Prevention
Lecture: 20min, Open House: 10 min
  • The Changing Face of Heart Disease
  • Lifestyle as Powerful Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Interventions That Work
  • From Clinic to Community: Making Prevention Practical
Speaker: Dr G Rajendiran, PAN, Prof and Head, Dept of Preventive Cardiology, PSGIMSR, Coimbatore
12:30 noon — 1:00 PM
SESSION 6: ‘WALIKNG THE TALK’ IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Endocrine Disruptors – The Hidden Threat in Everyday Life
Lecture: 20min, Open House: 10 min
  • The Invisible Exposure
  • The Hormonal Hijack
  • The Lifelong Consequences
  • What Can We Do About This?
Speaker: Dr Sakthivel, Consultant Endocrinologist, Trichy
1:00 — 2:00 PM
SESSION 7: ‘THE LIFESTYLE LAB’ (FOOD, FITNESS & SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT)
Informal Networking & WFPB Lunch organized by PAN
2:00 noon — 3:00 PM
SESSION 7: ‘THE LIFESTYLE LAB’ (FOOD, FITNESS & SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT)
Final Panel Discussion: Lifestyle Revisited:
Obesity, The Indian Visceral Fat Story and Weight Management Beyond Calories
  • Set-point theory
  • Hormones, sleep, stress, and microbiome
  • The Thin–Fat Indian Phenotype
  • Visceral Fat as the Metabolic Epicenter
  • Role of GLP1
  • Sleep First: The Forgotten Pillar That Governs All Others
  • Understanding Stress: Clinical Implications and Management Tools
  • Screening, Prevention & Reversal Strategies for Indians
  • Open House
Moderator: Dr Pratima Kini
Experts:
1. Dr G Rajendiran,
2. Dr Sakthivel,
3. Pooja Manoj,
4. Dr Austin
2:00 noon — 3:00 PM
SESSION 7: ‘THE LIFESTYLE LAB’ (FOOD, FITNESS & SUSTAINABLE WEIGHT)
Hands on (Rotating Workstations – 25 min each x 3)
  • Culinary Lab – Tips to healthy cooking by Pooja Manoj
  • Food Label Reading & Ultra-Processed Food Identification by Dr Shobana
  • Personal Health Checkup (Ht, Wt, BP, Body composition, Arterial stiffness) by Ms Beulah & Team Dept of Lifestyle Medicine, CMC, Vellore
4:30 noon — 5:30 PM
SESSION 8: VALEDICTORY
CLOSING ACTIVITY: Open House Panel Discussion
  • ‘One Change I Will Implement on Monday’ commitment board
  • Take Home Messages
  • Feedback
  • Special appreciation prizes (for the challenge winners) & Certificate Distribution
  • Caffeine and Nutrition
All Faculty