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In this episode

  • A professor originally from Cameroon shared her experience of polycystic kidney disease, dialysis and a kidney transplant, and her message of staying hopeful.
  • A transplant nephrologist and a dialysis hospital director discussed early diagnosis, dialysis care and the benefits of kidney transplantation, then answered audience questions.
  • The head of transplant services at a Leicester hospital spoke about the UK organ shortage, the need for more living donors and awareness in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
  • Doctors and patients shared tips for kidney health, including staying hydrated, eating home-cooked meals in moderate portions and having regular blood and urine tests.
  • An Ayurvedic physician urged caution with herbal remedies, and a nephrologist warned that some fairness creams containing mercury can damage the kidneys.

Highlights from the live session. Watch the recording for the full discussion.

Poster for World Kidney Day 2025, February 2025

WORLD KIDNEY DAY 

FREE Global Online Session 

Sunday 16th  March 2025

2 pm onwards GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time)

U.S.A (ET)  9.00am onwards

East Africa 5.00 pm onwards 

India 7.30 pm onwards

Thailand 9.00 pm onwards

Hong Kong/Singapore/Malaysia 10.00 pm   onwards

New Zealand 3am onwards (Monday)

(All times are in GMT(Greenwich Mean Time))

Dr Amrita Sharma

(India)

2.00 pm

HOST/ANCHOR

Dr Amrita Sharma

Dr Amrita Sharma did her Bachelors in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery (BAMS)and MD (Ayurvedic Materia Medica). Her interest in studies took her back to explore more on alternative medicine, acupuncture, Alternative therapies, naturopathy, and courses on food and nutrition. 
 
She is registered with Yoga Alliance for e-500 hrs and YACEP. She has trained thousands of students from over 20 countries. 
Dr Sharma has presented paper and moderated numerous national and international conferences. Through her radio talks and podcasts she has shared her experiences, wellbeing tips and lifestyle leads in day to day life through yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic health care.

VARIOUS GUESTS

SHARING THEIR KIDNEY MATTERS 
The image features a poster for World Kidney Day 2025, themed "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect early, protect kidney health." Event details: Sunday, 16th March, 2pm GMT. Includes a photo of a person on the right, and logos for Healing Our Earth and related organizations.
Collage for World Kidney Day event featuring various individuals, event details, and call to action. Central text reads "World Kidney Day" with the theme "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health." Event date is March 16, 2025, 2pm GMT. Various speakers' photos surround the text.
The image is a split design. The left side is a poster for World Kidney Day on March 16, 2025, at 2 pm GMT, featuring Dr. Rajeev Gupta as the resident health panelist. It includes logos of Rotary Club, South Asian Health Action, and OK? The right side has a headshot of a man in a suit.
Poster for "World Kidney Day" on March 16, 2025, highlighting kidney health. It features a smiling woman in a yellow top and headscarf. Details include Professor Yaa Vicky Ngamsha's talk at 2.20pm GMT on PKD and kidney transplant. Logos for supporting organizations are at the bottom.
Flyer for World Kidney Day featuring Dr. Sundar Sankaran wearing a white coat. Event details: "Sunday 16th March 2025, 2pm GMT." Focus on kidney health. Includes logos for Rotary International, South Asian Health Action, and more. Website: www.healingourearth.com.
The image features a poster for "World Kidney Day" on March 16, 2025, urging early detection of kidney health. It includes logos, a photo of Dr. Anjali Agarwal, labeled as a resident health panelist. Organized by Rotary Club, South Asian Health Action, and more. www.healingourearth.com is listed.
The image is a poster for World Kidney Day on March 16, 2025, featuring a globe logo and the theme "Are Your Kidneys OK?" It includes Dr. R. Venkatesh’s photo, event timings, and details about his role and organization. The bottom shows logos for related health organizations.
Poster for World Kidney Day event on March 16, 2025 at 2 PM GMT. Includes themes of kidney health. Features Rtn Lal Goel, founder of Organ Donation International, smiling in a hat and sunglasses. Logos of Rotary Club, South Asian Health Action, and www.healingourearth.com are present.
Promotional poster for World Kidney Day event on 16th March 2025 at 2pm GMT. Features a photo of a man, details of a talk by Mr. Atul Bagul, Head of Transplant at University Hospitals Leicester, on kidney transplants in South Asian communities. Includes various logos and website link.
Split image featuring a promotional event flyer on the left and a smiling woman on the right. The flyer is for "World Kidney Day" on March 16, 2025, with details about a talk by Shoba Rao. Logos include Rotary Club and South Asian Health Action. The woman wears a turquoise top.
Graphic for "World Kidney Day" with a globe logo held by green hands and text stating "5pm GMT OPEN SESSION DISCUSSION." The design features geometric shapes in yellow, blue, and green. The theme is environmental and health awareness.

THANK YOU 

Technical Director –  Nishit Kotak 

Yoga & Meditation Producer – Riddhi Vyas

Beauty Episode Producer – Vaishali Acharya

Integrated Health Producer – Dr Rajeev Gupta

Ayurveda Episode Producer – Prof Ish Sharma

General Admin/Senior Anchor – Dr Amrita Sharma

Dance Episode Producer/Anchor  – Dr Honey Kalaria

Miscellaneous Episode Producer – Rotarian Lal Goel

Keith Sharp Episodes Producer- Tai Chi and Qigong 

Croatia Wellbeing Episodes – Aleksandra Horwood

Mauritius Coordinator/Host – Gayeetree Samboo

Kitchen Episodes Producer/Host – Seema Bhatia 

U.S.A Coordinator/Host – Sharron Rose

Creative Director – Sarita Menon

Media Team – Kesh Morjaria 

HOST TEAM – Dr Amrita Sharma and  Kirit Mistry.

 BACK UP TEAM –  Dr Lalit Sodha, Dr Sheila Dobee,                      Dr Milen Shah, Dr Wai Ching Lee, Dr Kailash Parekh MBE     Ravi Bhanot MBE & Sushma Bhanot MBE,  Mina Khagram,    and Dr Anjali Agarwal

Facilitator Team – Miscellaneous 

CHANNEL PARTNERS – Hindu Forum of Europe, MentalHealth_Connect, Hindu Matters in Britain, , Sanskruti,                           Simran Ahuja Official, Diwali in London,                          Sarita Sabrawal Official, Gyan, Sacred Mysteries, SAHA

and many more

 

Special Thanks : Strategic Web Success and www.inndus.co.uk

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