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32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

Since 1981, IRIIM aims to propagate and develop a multi-dimensional approach which can provide a cost-effective, safe, easily accessible, pro-nature and modern health care delivery system for the people. As a non-profit voluntary organization, IRIIM serves the common people at OPD and in Indoor (only in Eastern India) at 'Ranajit Memorial Hospital' housed at 'IRIIM Bhawan' in an environment that ameliorates the sense of well being at an affordable expenses. Since 2008, Kolkata City Integrated Treatment centre of IRIIM is functioning.

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

32 Years of IRIIM

Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) with 32 years of omen service in Health Care Management has been recognised by Govt. of India and Govt. of WB

Services Offered

Therapy, Research and Development Work, Training, De-Addiction Work, Yoga-Naturopathy, Disease Prevention and Awareness Generation,

Various Activities of IRIIM

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Recognition of IRIIM as Research Institute Renewed 9th time since 1996 by Govt. of India

Dear Friends of IRIIM,

We are glad to inform you that Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR) under Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India has renewed the Recognition of the Scientific and Industrial Research Organisations (SIROs) to Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM), Howrah West Bengal by an order vide F.No. 14/255/1995-TU-V dated 24th July 2019. ( Copy enclosed )

This is the 9th time renewal done since 1996 on the basis of IRIIM achievement in Research and Development (R & D) work as per Govt. of India's guideline. Possibly only research institute in India in the field of Acupuncture got this unique recognition.

As per guideline the first few objectives of IRIIM are as follows :

(i) To undertake research work to establish the mechanism of action of Acupuncture therapy and to evaluate its effectiveness singly or combinedly with other therapeutic systems (i.e. Allopathy, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Unani, Yoga and Physiotherapy etc.), in order to develop an Integrated Medicine for having maximum benefit for the suffering humanity.

(ii) To practice different therapies singly and combinedly and to evaluate their effects scientifically.

(iii) To undertake and organize research programmes with a view to delivering the effects of therapies to the common people at a large with simplest and common form.

(iv) To undertake and organize training programmes with a view to spreading the therapies singly and/or combinedly.

Few salient achievements :

i) In 1999 IRIIM completed successfully the first research project on Acupuncture in India sponsored by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Comparative Efficacy of Acupuncture with Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

ii) First time in India IRIIM completed three successive research projects on Traditional Tongue Diagnosis sponsored by 3 Govt. of India bodies - Dept. of Information Technology(DIT), Central Council for Research in Yoga-Naturopathy (CCRYN) and Dept. of Science and Technology (DST).

iii) First time in India IRIIM completed 2 successive research projects sponsored by Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) under Ministry of Defence on Efficacy of Moxibustion in different clinical conditions.

iv) IRIIM is an Affiliated Acupuncture and Yoga & Naturopathy Training Institute respectively by West Bengal Council Acupuncture Therapy and West Bengal Council of Yoga Naturopathy, both under Govt. of West Bengal.

v) During the whole recognition process of Acupuncture in India and in different states, IRIIM faculty is playing continuously the vital role in documentation, negotiation and discussion.

vi) IRIIM is the head office of Acupuncture Science Association (ASA) India, the largest representative body of acupuncturists of the country.

vii) Since 1981 as a non-profit registered society, IRIIM conducts all round activities related to acupuncture and integrated therapy depending mainly on donation from well wishers and common people.

Friends,

Achievement of IRIIM could not be possible without your active help and patronage.

We sincerely hope to get more and more support in future also.

Thanking you,

Yours Truly

Dr. Debasis Bakshi on behalf of IRIIM Family

www.iriim.org

Areas of Research Undertaken (In Key Words)

Integrated Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Yoga, Naturopathy, Relaxation, Meditation, Diet, Nutrition, Traditional Tongue Diagnosis, Traditional Pulse Diagnosis, Sanitation, Environment, Herbal medicine, Organic Food & Farming, Mental Health, Pain, De-addiction and Rehabilitation, Respiratory diseases, Hypertension, Diabetes, Migraine, Arthritis, Acidity, Diarrhoea, Menstrual disorder, Biological Clock, Acupuncture appliances, Electro-medical Equipment, Student health care, Mother – Child health care, Integrated health training programme, Auto- immune diseases, Stress reduction, Integration in medicine, Training, Pro-nature Health Awareness, Life Style Disorder, Women’s Health and Awareness through S& T.

Research Projects Completed by IRIIM

“Therapeutic efficacy of ACUPUNCTURE in comparison to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (R.A) a Clinico-Experimental study" sponsored by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the premier medical research body under Govt. of India, which ended successfully in July 1999.This Research project on Acupuncture is first of its kind in India.
Dept. of Information Technology (DIT), Ministry of Communication & IT, Govt. of India sponsored 3 years collaborative research project on "Development of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition System for the Exploitation of Non-Invasive Traditional Diagnostic potential of TONGUE" completed successfully in April 2003. The success of this project in one hand enriched the science of non-invasive diagnostic procedures of both traditional and mainstream medicine and in other hand, gave a boost to the scientific endeavor to upgrade and standardize our traditional medical techniques, concepts and wisdom for the betterment of medical services in low cost and easily accessible way.
3 yrs. research project on “Development of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by Information Technology for Standardization of Nature Cure Diagnostic Method” sponsored by Central Council For Research in Yoga-Naturopathy (CCRYN), New Delhi, under Ministry of Health & F.W Govt. of India completed in 2008. This Research project is first of its kind in India.
2 Research projects sponsored by Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur, Assam completed on “Development of Moxibustion Based Novel Technique using Himalayan Herbs for Fast Relief from certain Human Ailments” Through these 2 projects, it is observed that Moxibustion has been widely used as a very handy and effective folk remedy for centuries in Asia. Physicians and People can use moxa not only for the treatment of specific ailments but also for continuously maintaining good health as well as disease prevention. These Studies can certainly help in exploration of medicinal herbs of North-East region. Local population and troops residing and deployed in the hills can be benefited.
2 years Collaborative research project with IIT, Kharagpur (Department of Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering) sponsored by DST, Govt. of India on “Development of Traditional Tongue based Diagnostic Software through Image Grabbing and Processing of tongue images for storage, retrieval and rule generation for prognosis and diagnosis of disease conditions”.

ABSTRACTS of 6 Acupuncture related Research Projects completed by IRIIM, Howrah

1. ICMR SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECT ON ACUPUNCTURE

Period: 1997 to 1999

Entitled : “THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF ACUPUNCTURE IN COMPARISON TO NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG (NSAID’S) IN THE TREATMENT OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA): A CLINICO EXPERIMENTAL STUDY.”

Ref.No. ICMR IRIS NO. 9202020 PROJECT NO. 5/4/5/EXM/95-NCD-II

Conducted By: INDIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED MEDICINE (IRIIM)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Debasis Bakshi

Sponsored by: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Rheumatoid Arthritis, an auto-immune, inflammatory, crippling disease is mediated by infection, environmental or dietary factors with the impairment of humoral and cellular immunity. It occurs approximately in 3% of adult Indian population (male: female = 1: 3). In the pathogenesis of R. A. polyarticular inflammation is generally followed by destruction of cartilage, bone and other structures of the joint, with consequent deformity and disability. Modern medical management especially considers these aspects of R. A. through the use of anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory as well as immuno-suppressive agents. Accordingly, Acupuncture Therapy (A.T) with its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory potential has been tested in this research programme. Besides the evaluation of clinical efficacy of Acupuncture Therapy (A.T), this project is also aimed at to standardize the diagnostic approach of Traditional A. T.

In Traditional A. T., painful joints condition is called as ‘Bi Syndrome’ which includes R. A. Further ‘Bi Syndrome’ has been categorized into different types according to nature of pain as Wandering Bi, Fixed Bi etc. In respect to aetio-pathogenesis, besides organ involvement, emotional and external (including dietary) factors are also implicated. Therefore A. T. looks into the problem in a holistic manner. Latest approach of RA management aims at to the reduction of pain and inflammation, preservation of functional capacity of joins, resolution of etiopathogenic processes and facilitating healing.

Methodology: Random selection of patient and 100 subjects for each group were proposed. Full case history was recorded as per specific history sheet of Traditional Medicine. Proposed routine pathological examinations were done to asses the general health condition. After a course of treatment (both acupuncture and NSAIDs) repeat laboratory examination was done, recorded and condition of patient was assessed. Clinical findings & Pathological investigation reports are all stored in efficient manner to create a complete database.

Result: In this comparative clinico- fundamental study, we have treated and evaluated 50 and 69 confirmed RA patients under acupuncture and NSAID’s treatment profile respectively. In regard to the primary alleviation of the symptoms and improvement of health of R.A. patients both the global assessments have shown significant therapeutic potential of acupuncture in comparison to NSAID’s. In terms of duration of morning stiffness, nature of pain, disability, status of inflammation related indicators (ESR level, Lipid peroxide level & TNFa) and hemoglobin level, significant improvement under acupuncture therapy has been noticed.In regard to the recurrence of the disease symptoms, during follow up period, acupuncture group has showed better response than NSAID’s group.

It is important to note that though the drop out rate under acupuncture therapy was more than that of NSAIDs group but patients who continued the total course of acupuncture treatment showed better self confidence and co-operating attitude to fight out the disease.

In this consideration, Acupuncture is a successful traditional therapeutic modality of the Orient as evident in present comparative Clinico-Fundamental study for 2^1/3 years on 119 confirm RA patients (i.e. 69 RA patients treated by NSAIDs & 50 RA patients treated by traditional Acupuncture Therapy). Study unveiled that 30 to 100 sittings of Acupuncture with its adjuncts (i.e Moxibustion, Cupping, Electro-Acupuncture & Diet) are efficient in reducing morning stiffness (p<.001), pain and swelling, disability (p<.00001), inflammation [as indicated by reduction of ESR (p<.01), levels], anaemia [i.e. Hb% increased, (p< >00001)], of RA patients in comparison to that under NSAIDs group.

Conclusion: In this Therapeutic intervention, confirmed RA patients were subjected to traditional differential diagnosis for selection of specific local and distal Acupuncture points, adjuncts and therapeutic methodologies exclusively followed the techniques of traditional Acupuncture healers. Therefore this study indicated that the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture in the management of R.A. needs more in depth analysis not only in regard to its pain relieving, anti-inflammatory and immuno-modulatory role but also to its non-invasive diagnostic potential and patient’s psychological acceptability.

Present observations not only justify the therapeutic efficacy and immuno-modulatory role of Acupuncture in RA management but also demand in depth study in realizing traditional holistic fundamentals.

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2. DEPT. OF INFOR. TECHNOLOGY, MIN. OF COMMU. & INFOR. TECH., GOVT. OF INDIA SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECT ON TRADITIONAL TONGUE DIAGNOSIS

Period: 2000-2003

Entitled : “Development of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition System for Exploitation of Non-Invasive Traditional Diagnostic Potential of TONGUE”

Conducted By: Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM) Mourigram Howrah & Institute of Cybernetics Systems and Information Technology (ICSIT),Kolkata

Principal Investigators: Dr. Debasis Bakshi & Prof. Dr. Dwijesh Dutta Majumder

Sponsored by: Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Govt. of India

The report comprises of the results of an investigation on a project entitled “Development of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition System for Exploitation of Non-Invasive Traditional Diagnostic Potential of Tongue” of formerly the Department of Electronics (DoE), Ministry of Information Technology (MIT), and now Department of Information Technology, Ministry of Communication & Information Technology, Govt. of India, carried out by a multi-institutional and multidisciplinary group of scientists at:

a) Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine (IRIIM), HOWRAH, West Bengal.

b) Institute of Cybernetics Systems and Information Technology (ICSIT), KOLKATA, West Bengal.

This work is at the intersection of some basic sciences like Biological and Medical Sciences specially Traditional Medical Science on the one hand and modern technologies like Image Processing, Pattern Recognition and of course Computer Science on the other hand.Before entering into the technical domain it is worthwhile to write a few lines on the initialization of this unusual type of multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary project.

This project, may be in different form, was initially submitted to the then DoE, GoI. in the year 1999 by the PI from IRIIM, who has worked for more than 30 years in the diverse areas of traditional medicine such as Acupuncture, Yoga-Naturopathy and Traditional diagnostics such as Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis etc.

Tongue Diagnosis is a traditional non-invasive diagnostic procedure of different traditional medical systems like Ayurveda, Unani, Acupuncture etc. In modern medicine though tongue gets importance but qualitative evaluation has not yet been performed. Traditionally TONGUE DIAGNOSIS is of enormous importance, along with other traditional diagnostic criteria, not only in identification and evaluation of pathological conditions of the subjects as a whole but useful in assessment of the structural and functional status of different vital organ systems of the body at different stages of diseases.

Considering importance of TONGUE as a potential diagnostic tool, the Senior Director and Adviser concerned in the area of Health Care Services of MIT suggested to contact one of the most renowned computer scientist of the country, an internationally recognized pioneering researcher for the last 40 years in the areas of pattern recognition, image analysis, computer vision and cybernetics at large, who is the other PI from Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) / Institute of Cybernetics Systems and Information Technology(ICSIT) in this project.

It may be noted that the scientific community in the world over is convinced that a need exists for bringing the salient features of the different modalities, preferably non-invasive modalities together into a common computer-based platform, commonly referred to as Multimode Medical Image Processing platform for diagnostics and therapeutic Planning. But it is clear that the modalities mentioned above are highly costly and not easily available for the rural health care system for countries like India, China and Bangladesh etc. In the third world countries we have to try to develop cost effective but modern high technology methods and approaches involved in Traditional Medicine (TM) in general provide some guidance in this respect. Tongue inspection applying image processing and pattern recognition has very positive diagnostic potential.

Research focus in this collaborative project was oriented to develop a methodology for acquisition of the salient features and parameters of the traditional diagnostic inspection of Tongue, by some modern Information Technology and Computer Science based methods known as Image Processing and Pattern Recognition and present them to the medical community as a cost effective non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic tool, and bring the results to a common computer platform for the medical practitioner to come to a conclusion.

It may be mentioned, some groups in China, Japan and USA are working towards tongue diagnosis but not tongue image processing. Ours is the first effort in India in that direction. We have developed a standard image data acquisition system, a tongue image database management system with content based image retrieval method, and a new fuzzy fractal based tool for analyzing the segmented images for diagnostic purposes and have presented them in different chapters.

According to the expertise provided by the clinicians on traditional medicine we first get into the task of solving the tongue-image acquisition problem. After several long trial and error sessions it is standardized. Presently a simple but standard arrangement using a digital camera made by Nikon has been installed to grab the pictures of tongue along with a portion of face. The picture data along with other statistics as per Traditional Medical Diagnostics are being stored in a Relational database. All the pictures were color digital pictures. The important features of tongue are color, texture, edge profile (teeth marks) and the appearance of these at different part of the tongue. For handling the color pictures we developed a uni-color algorithm where the three-color values red, green and blue were combined into a single uni-color function. We found that segmentation of the tongue from the background is a non-trivial task, which we tackled successfully. We had to devise a scale and rotation independent texture identification technique using Fuzzy Multi-Fractal (FMF) methodology. The FMF was applied to design a classifier for identifying disease from a given tongue image. Finally we designed a multiple classifier system using the features 1) color frequency histogram (CFH) of total tongue, 2) CFH of different fixed zones of tongue and 3) Multi-Fractal parameter.

Our work established the need and methodology for integrating the tongue images into a database – that can be graduated to knowledge-based system for better diagnostic and therapeutic planning.

Finally, the project aimed to standardize & develop traditional medical wisdom by preparing a computerized database along with tongue images at different stages of disease

which can be applied as one of the non-invasive diagnostic procedures. By integrating IT with TM, this simple technology will provide a low cost, easily available, easily accessible, non-hazardous diagnostic procedure for the service of the broad masses of people to

for develop and improve health care service as a whole.

Conclusion

We have conducted a study on the observation of the tongue proper and tongue coating as per TM and with some most modern theory of image processing and pattern recognition.

Our database consisted of 404 tongue images of four groups, namely Normal – 102, High Blood Pressure (HBP) – 120, Upper Abdominal Pain (UAP) – 81, Anemia – 101

We have also presented the results of intra-group and inter-group variations indicating some of the clinical significances. It is obvious that there are some definite features of tongue and clinical findings in tongue images that differ in normal and three diseased study groups both in respects of colour, textures and coating.

We have developed two soft computing tools namely, a new colour image processing model (Uni- Colour model) and a specific texture image processing model (fuzzy multi-fractal - FMF) for this purpose. As a result of the some of the intrinsic properties of these tools, the intra-group and inter-group variations became prominent. Further study with more data is called for to arrive at meaningful feature evaluation for disease identification. More systematic and rigorous research programme needs to undertaken for observation of the colour and form of the tongue proper. Colour could be a) pale tongue, b) red tongue, c) deep red tongue, or d) purple tongue, each one with wide variations. Form of the tongue proper could be a) swollen tongue, b) thin tongue, c) cracked tongue, d) thorny tongue, e) deviated tongue, f) rigid tongue and g) flaccid tongue, and their wide variations of combination of colour and forms. Similarly, quality of tongue coating could be of wide variations – namely, a) thick coating and thin coating, b) moist coating and dry coating, c) sticky coating and granular coating and d) peeled-off coating. Colour of the coating could be a) white, b) yellow, c) grey and d) black along with any of their combinations.

If one wants to establish the science behind the tongue diagnosis and tongue image analysis as a diagnostics technology by applying theories of PR, IP & Computer Vision and relevant soft computing tools, exhaustive study needs to be undertaken.

Some promising work undertaken for the disease groups other than those envisaged in the project are those of a) Brown Sugar Addiction and b) Asthma as indicated in Appendix A and Appendix B.

The result of present project will definitely provide a framework and a sense of direction for future research. The results also indicate that no single modality of observation testing should be considered as conclusive for a definite diagnosis. For conclusive and evidential reasoning, combination of modalities should be taken for diagnosis and therapy planning.

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3. CCRYN, AYUSH, MIN. OF H & FW, GOVT. OF INDIA SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECT ON TRADITIONAL TONGUE DIAGNOSIS

PERIOD: 2005 to 2008

Entitled “Development of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by Information Technology For Standardisation of Nature Cure Diagnostic Methods”

Conducted By: INDIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED MEDICINE (IRIIM)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Debasis Bakshi

Sponsored by: Central Council for Research in Yoga-Naturopathy (CCRYN), Deptt. of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & F.W., Govt. of India

Abstract

Introduction: Tongue Diagnosis is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure of different traditional medical systems like Acupuncture, Ayurveda etc. In modern medicine tongue gets importance but no qualitative evaluation has been performed. In Traditional Medicine, along with other traditional diagnostic criteria, TONGUE DIAGNOSIS contributes enormous importance in identification & evaluation of pathological conditions as a whole, also very useful in assessing the structural (Yin) and functional (Yang) status of organ systems.

Methodology: Selection of patient for study group (Acidity-Indigestion & Asthma) was done as per naturopathic diagnostic criteria (recommended by National Institute of Naturopathy, NIN Pune). Full case history was recorded as per specific history sheet of Traditional Medicine. Acquisition of image of iris, face & tongue was taken before treatment by high-resolution digital camera in standard setting. Routine examination of blood, stool, urine was done to asses the general health condition and also pH of blood estimated to assess the alkalinity of blood. After 30 days treatment repeat image & laboratory examination was done, recorded and condition of patient was assessed. All the images, Normal & Diseased are sorted out first. Separate image gallery is made to view all the images for normal and diseased individuals to develop living interaction with the clinicians besides using this system as pre step of database generation. Images, Clinical findings & Pathological investigation reports are all stored in efficient manner to create a complete database.

Result: From the above observation, it is evident that patients are improved by the Yoga-Naturopathy treatment guided by Tongue Diagnosis. Normal tongue images (including variations within normal range) show normal clinical findings. In Diseased group, tongue features (color, coating & characteristics) along with other clinical findings vary from normal group. Abnormal tongue features also vary amongst different diseased groups. In statistical evaluation, it is observed that in acidity-indigestion group the complaints of acidity and other associated symptoms show P-value < 0.05 and all the tongue findings also show P-value < 0.05. In bronchial asthma group, the asthmatic and other sufferings excepting bladder evacuation show the P-value < 0.05. Here in tongue findings coating, moisture and special character show P-value <0.05. Only tongue colour and size do not show P-value < 0.05.

Conclusion: Primary findings of data obtained and statistical evaluation show Tongue features vary with clinico-pathological conditions, which can well be utilized as an important non-invasive diagnostic tool through developing a standard database. By integrating IT with TM, this simple technology will provide a low cost, easily available, easily accessible, non-hazardous diagnostic procedure for the service of the broad masses of people to develop and improve health care service as a whole and Naturopathic diagnosis in particular. Moreover, traditional tongue diagnosis definitely is an important indicator for diagnosis as well as assessing the development of different clinical conditions. Further study will enrich the science of non-invasive, low-cost, easily accessible diagnostic potential of both traditional & mainstream medicine.

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4-5. DEFENCE LABORATORY (DRDO) SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECTS ON MOXA

PERIOD: 2007 to 2009 and 2008 to 2009

Entitled: 1. “Development of Moxibustion Based Novel Technique using Himalayan Herbs for Fast Relief from certain Human Ailments” And

2. “Evaluation of Moxibustion Technique for Sustainable Relief from Certain Common Ailment like Backache and Diarrhoea”

Conducted By: INDIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED MEDICINE (IRIIM)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Debasis Bakshi

Sponsored by: Defence Research Laboratory, Tezpur, Assam

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Moxibustion means application of heat directly or indirectly on the skin at certain points (called Acu points) by holding ignited stick of dried moxa leaves about an inch away from the desired area to bring mild warmth to the local area for 5 to 10 minutes.

It regulates the flow of energy and blood, expels cold and damp, builds up body resistance and prevents from disease. It regulates the energy system of body and helps smooth flow of blood, expels pathogenic cold and damp, improves resistance power and increases immunity.

It aims to evaluate Clinical Data & Interpretation of sustainable relief from common ailments like Backache and Diarrhoea after applying Moxibustion technique. Moxibustion has been widely used as a very handy and effective folk remedy for centuries in Asia.

In no.1 project the study groups were suffering from Common Cold due to climatic change, Painful joints and Stressful conditions.

In no.2 the study groups were Backache and Diarrhoea.

Methodology:

Project No.1:- In this project, Survey and Identification of Himalayan Herbs suitable for Moxibustion in 3 spots on Darjeeling hill of Himalayan range at the altitudes of 3000 ft to 5000 ft., done.

Before plucking, leaves from different herbs, Field visit was planned by the IRIIM Sr. Faculty and research staff in Himalayan range and the areas for best cultivation was identified. Different herbs like moxa leaf identified, collected and evaluated qualitatively.

All the information regarding Moxa like herbs recorded and for qualitative recognition images of herbs (plants & leaves) grabbed by a high-resolution digital camera. Accordingly specific herbs including Moxa leaves are collected as per norms.

Moxa Wool & Stick making machine parts were assembled and Trial production has started. After collection, Moxa leaves are dried in indirect sunlight and later on in drier followed by grinding, cleansing, preparation of different devices for application for getting maximum therapeutic efficacy.

All information regarding Moxa like herbs and images grabbed by a high-resolution digital camera are recorded for computerized documentation.

Total 100 patients (suffering from Common Cold due to climatic change, Painful joints and Stressful conditions) treated at IRIIM, Howrah and Siliguri. All the findings are noted down in specific Comparative Data Entry Format for Therapeutic Evaluation.

Project No.2: Total 100 subjects, suffering from Backache and Diarrhoea, treated at IRIIM, Howrah. Detailed case history of each individual is noted in specific proforma and followed by application of Moxibustion technique by the SRF on the subjects. All the findings are noted down before & after treatment and recorded in computer data base.

Result: From the above observation, it is evident that Interpretation and Evaluation of therapeutic Effect of Moxibustion Technique in said study groups are done. Moreover this method is very easily applicable and convenient. Persons are trained to undertake the treatment. More than 50% improvement observed in most of the cases.

Conclusion: This project is a primary investigation which can certainly help in exploration of medicinal herbs of North-East region. After the completion of the project, it is found that the technique of Moxibustion may be integrated as an additional tool for giving support to some common ailments, which can be treated by any medicine.

This applied research project having direct application to Armed Forces as well as common people deployed in North-East region specially where common diseases of Cold & Damp origin are prevailing.

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6. DST, GOVT. OF INDIA SPONSORED RESEARCH PROJECT ON SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT BASED ON TRADITIONAL TONGUE DIAGNOSIS

Period: 2007 to 2010

Entitled: “Development of Traditional Tongue based Diagnostic Software through Grabbing and Processing of tongue images for storage, retrieval and rule generation for prognosis and diagnosis of disease conditions”

Ref.No SR/S3/EECE/57/2006 ; Dt.16/04/2007

Conducted By: INDIAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR INTEGRATED MEDICINE (IRIIM)

Principal Investigators: 1. Dr. Prabir Kumar Biswas, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 2. Dr. Debasis Bakshi Indian Research Institute for Integrated Medicine, Howrah

Sponsored by: Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Tongue Diagnosis is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure of different traditional medical systems like Acupuncture, Ayurveda etc. Checking the characteristics of tongue has been one of the non-invasive diagnostic methods in traditional medicine. With the advent of efficient imaging and image processing techniques, it is now possible not only perform tongue diagnosis of a large number of patients, it is also possible to systematically store and analyze tongue conditions of a patient over a period of time. Development of tele-medicine and other technologies also can help in remote diagnosis of patients using tongue images. The plan is to develop tools and techniques for efficient acquisition, processing, storage and indexing, retrieval of tongue images that will help in systematic study of the role of tongue in medical diagnosis. An expert system may be developed based on the knowledge gathered through learning of the tongue conditions and disease conditions of a large number of patients. This can help in prognosis and adoption of preventive measures by the population.

Methodology: Selection of patient for study group (Hyperacidity & Hypertension) was done as per naturopathic diagnostic criteria (recommended by National Institute of Naturopathy, NIN Pune). Full case history was recorded as per specific history sheet of Traditional Medicine. Acquisition of image of tongue & face was taken before treatment by high-resolution digital camera in standard setting. Routine examination of blood, stool, urine was done to asses the general health condition. After 30 days treatment repeat image & laboratory examination was done, recorded and condition of patient was assessed. All the images, Normal & Diseased are sorted out first. Separate image gallery is made to view all the images for normal and diseased individuals to develop living interaction with the clinicians besides using this system as pre step of database generation. The images were transferred to the computer bases for the development of database and further processing of the data for image classification, enhancement and pattern recognition, and to compare it with the normal classified data. Facial image was segmented to extract the tongue region for further processing. Region growing technique was used for this purpose. Centre of the image was taken as the seed point and region was grown by including additional pixels based on color similarity and connectivity. Morphological operations were used for segment refinement.

Result: Trial application of unknown image identification with the help of the programme developed by IIT, Kgp. and Clinical matching of image analyzed data was done. Software is developed with GUI integrating all the feature extraction modules to give the feature vector to be used for classification purpose. A support vector machine based classifier is developed and integrated with the above software for diagnosis purpose. Three different classes namely normal, high BP and acidity are considered. The diagnostic tool has been trained using and tested on the image database provided by IRIIM, Mourigram. An accuracy of around 83 % is achieved.

Conclusion: Primary findings of data obtained, evaluation and trial application show Tongue features vary with clinico-pathological conditions. To establish further the potentiality of traditional tongue based diagnostic methodology through image analysis system and with a large database of tongue images, preparation of a suitable programme/software with specific tongue features will be helpful for clinicians for diagnosis at low-cost & non-invasive way. Also to strengthen tele medical science by using software with specific tongue features may be possible.

Research Studies Undertaken by IRIIM

Development of Training Methodology in Integrated Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy
Efficacy of Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy in the integrated management of common diseases.
Comparative efficacy of pro-nature therapies for sustainable rehabilitation of Addicts by reducing the chances of relapse
Development of use of Traditional Therapies and Life Style in Families with special emphasis on Women.

Research Projects proposed for next three years by IRIIM

Standardization of Traditional Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis,
Development of Integrated Drugless Therapy Appliances indigenously,
Efficacy of Moxibustion as a Preventive Measure in the Cold Susceptible Children,
Development and Empowerment of women through S & T,
Survey of Moxa & Other Medicinal Plants in NE Region.

The Institute has a modest research laboratory. Besides this, the research section of the institute has some necessary modern equipment for the ongoing research along with computers and internet facilities.

IRIIM Faculty has presented 139 scientific papers in different National & International seminars, conferences, workshops etc.

For more than 25 years, IRIIM has been working on the Recognition of Acupuncture, Alternative & Traditional Systems of Medicine (ATSM) & its inclusion in health care delivery system in India and accordingly prepared & presented several scientific documents.

IRIIM PUBLICATIONS 1987-2018

1.	Bakshi, D. (1987) ‘Acupuncture in Rural India’, 1^st World Conference on Acupuncture & Moxibustion (WFAS), Beijing, China
2.	Bakshi, D. & Sahoo, B.P. (1988) ‘Integration of Acupuncture with Modern Medicine-A Bright horizon in the sky of therapeutics’, AAI-4^th National Conference of Acupuncture, Kolkata
3.	Bakshi, D. (1992) ‘A case of hereditary (?) Bronchial Asthma-a different approach of therapy’, AAI- 5^th National Conference on Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Delhi
4.	Bakshi, D. & Pal, S.K. (1992) ‘Trained Acupuncture Assistants-their significance in the perspective of present health care delivery system of India’, AAI-5^th National Conference, New Delhi.
5.	Pal, S. (1992) ‘Cupping: An important method of healing’, paper presented at the 5^th National Conference of Acupuncture Association of India (AAI) held at New Delhi
6.	Bakshi, D. (1993) ‘Acupuncture in Common Diseases’, 3^rd World Conference on Acupuncture & Moxibustion, (WFAS), Kyoto, Japan.
7.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1994) ‘A case of Bronchial Asthma: Diagnosis, Treatment and Evaluation by Modern Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine’, AAI-6^th National Conference, Ludhiana, Punjab.
8.	Bakshi, D. & Chatterjee, J. (1995) ‘A viewpoint on Integrated Medicine: Modern Revisits old’, 33^rd World Congress on Complementary Medicine, New Delhi.
9.	Bakshi, D., (1995) Development of Acupuncture in Indian perspective – An evaluation’, 33^rd World Congress on Complementary Medicine, New Delhi.
10.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1995) ‘An outline on Integrated Medicine’, 2^nd International Congress on Alternative Medicine, Kolkata
11.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1995) ‘Therapeutic Efficacy of Cup Moxa in Deficient Yang condition’, National Conference on Pain Management, Nagpur.
12.	Pal, S, Bakshi, D. et al. (1995) ‘Acupuncture in Bronchial Asthma with special reference to its curative fundamentals’, XXIV Annual Convention of the Indian College of Allergy & Applied Immunology, Kolkata.
13.	Mukherjee, B (1995) ‘Acupuncture & Moxibustion in the Management of Addicts – seven years experience in a prison set-up’, National Conference on Pain Management, Nagpur.
14.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1996) ‘Indigenous development of Acupuncture appliance and lacunas to meet up’- International Congress of Medical Acupuncture-Acupressure & Cosmetic Acupressure, Aurangabad.
15.	Bakshi, D. (1996) ‘A new therapeutic device of Moxibustion-The Cup Moxa’, 4^th Congress on Alternative Medicines & Therapies, Mumbai.
16.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1996) ‘ Historical Introduction of Acupuncture in India-Sowed the seeds of Integrated Medicine’, Bulletin of Indian Institute of History of Medicine, Hyderabad, Vol. XXV pp.216-225
17.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1996) ‘Integrated Management for Addicts with Yoga, Naturopathy & Acupuncture’, Workshop on the role of Yoga and Naturopathy in prevention and control of drug addiction, New Delhi.
18.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1996) ‘Regression analysis regarding diagnostic potential of few variables of Acupuncture therapy in bronchial asthma ‘, The 4^th World Conference on Acupuncture (WFAS) New York, USA.
19.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1996) ‘Integrated Management for Back Pain’- Published in News Letter if Indian Society for Study of Pain, Vol. XIII no. I, Kolkata.
20.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1996) Role on Acupuncture & Yoga-Naturopathy in the Integrated Management of Heroin Addicts’, AAI-7^th National Conference, Kolkata.
21.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1997) ‘Scope of Acupuncture in pain Clinic (Integrated Acupuncture in Pain Clinic –A Multi-directional Approach in Pain Relief)’ XII Annual National Conference, Indian Society of Study of Pain (ISSP) Kolkata.
22.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1997) ‘Acupuncture, Yoga & Naturopathy in the reduction of medicine consumption during acute withdrawal phase of heroine addicts’-Primarily accepted by Bulletin of WHO
23.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1999) ‘Integration of Modern & Indigenous Traditional Health Technologies: timely approach of IRIIM in Health Care’, 2^nd All India People’s Technology Congress, Kolkata.
24.	Chatterjee, J., Bakshi, D. et al. (1999) ‘Natural & Integrated Management of Heroin Addicts; a New Possibility’, Sixth W.B. State Sc.& Tech. Congress, Kolkata
25.	Bakshi, D. et al. (1999) ‘Acupuncture in Sports Medicine: Speedy Healing without side effects’-Published in the proceedings of Indian Sports Medicine Congress’99. New Delhi.
26.	Pal, S, Pal, S. K. et. al. (2000) ‘ Integrated Training in Acupuncture & its significance in the HealthCare Delivery System of India’, Presented in the Annual Programme of IRIIM, Mourigram, Howrah.
27.	Abedin, J. (2000) ‘Explanation of disease process and their integrated treatment in the light of Ayurveda and Acupuncture- a possible approach, Presented in the Annual Programme of IRIIM, Mourigram, How.
28.	Bakshi, D. et al (2000), ‘Therapeutic efficacy of Acupuncture in comparison to non-steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): a clinico experimental study’, Presented in the Annual Programme of IRIIM, Mourigram, Howrah
29.	Bakshi, D. et al. (2001) ‘ Importance of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis –A pilot study with Digital Camera’, Presented at National Conference of Indian Academy of Holistic Medicine, Trichy, TamilNadu on Aug. 20.
30.	Bakshi, D. et al. (2001) ‘Development of Computer Database of Tongue Images According to Traditional Diagnosis – A Pilot Study’, Presented in International Symposium of Acupuncture, Singapore on Dec. 8.
31.	Lahiri T., A. Rahman, D. Dutta Majumder, K. Banerjee, A. Banerjee, J. Chatterjee, D. Bakshi, ‘A novel algorithm for segmentation of color images and its application in diagnostic-support for tongue study’ Proc. 2nd National Conf. on ‘Business Process Re-Engineering Using Information Technology’ University College of Engineering, Burla, Sambalpur, Orissa, 2001.
32.	Chandra, B, (2002) ‘Heat And Heat Treatment’, Presented in the National Conference on Pro-Nature Therapies, Mourigram, Howrah, W.B.
33.	Bhattacharya, T (2002) ‘Painful menstruation by Acupuncture & Naturopathy – A case report’, presented in the National conference on Pro-Nature Therapies, Howrah, W.B.
34.	Pal, S (2002), Integrated Management of a case of Rheumatoid Arthritis, presented in National Conference on Pro-Nature therapies, Howrah W.B.
35.	Bakshi, D (2002) et, al ‘Development of Computer database Tongue images according to Traditional Diagnosis, presented in National Conference on Pro-Nature therapies’, Howrah W.B.
36.	Bakshi, D. et al. (2002) ‘Development of Integrated Management of Heroin Addict along with Computer Aided Traditional Tongue Diagnosis’, Abstract published in the proceedings of Second World Integrative Medicine Congress, 22 - 24 Sept. Beijing, China.
37.	Bakshi, D. (2002) ‘Scientific role of Acupuncture in health care delivery in India’-Lecture delivered on Oct.1, 2002 at Ludhiana Acupuncture Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab.
38.	Banerjee, A, Bakshi, D, (2002) ‘Effect of acupuncture on the geriatric osteoarthritic patients’ presented in the International Conference on Geriatrics & Gerontology, 8-10^th November, New Delhi
39.	Bakshi, D. et al. (2002) ‘Acupuncture- Moxibustion - Role in Health Care Delivery’-Paper presented at the Seminar organized by ex. students of IRIIM at Kerala.
40.	Mitra, Chandana (2002) ‘ACUPUNCTURE –MOXIBUSTION- Historical and Social Perspective’ Paper presented at the Seminar organized by ex. students of IRIIM at Kerala.
41.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2002) ‘Integrated Management of Drug Addiction Aided by Computer Based Traditional Tongue Diagnosis’ World Integrative Medicine Association Conference, Delhi on Nov. 12, 2002
42.	Bakshi, D. (2002) ‘Importance of Tongue Diagnosis in Medicine’ - presented in the Congress on the role of Holistic/Integrated medicines after 2000 AD, 20.10.02, Balasore, Orissa
43.	Jana. A.K. (2002) ‘Ozone layer depletion and its consequences’, presented in the National Academy of Sciences, India, Seventy Second Annual Session, October 25 -27, Shillong.
44.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2002) ‘ Importance of Traditional TONGUE Diagnosis: A Computer Aided Pilot Study with Digital Camera’ presented in the 10^th National Conference of AAI, 14-15^th December, Kolkata
45.	Ghosh, B et al (2002) ‘Experience in the treatment of viral fever by yoga-naturopathy with acu point pressure’, Presented in National Conf. Pro-nature therapy, February, Mourigram, Howrah.
46.	Ghosh, B (2002) ‘Role of diet in prevention of disease’ presented in National Conference of Yoga-Naturopathy, Calcutta University Senate Hall, Kolkata.
47.	Ghosh, B (2002) ‘Role of Yoga-Naturopathy in the management of irritable bowel syndrome’ presented in the seminar organized by West Bengal Pensioners’ Association, Kolkata.
48.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2003) ‘Development of Integrated Management of Drug Addiction Primarily by Alternative Therapies (Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy) Aided by Computer Based Traditional Tongue Diagnosis’, FINGODAP-4^th. National Conf. January, Kolkata
49.	Jana. A.K., (2003) ‘Interactions of Liposomal Membranes with Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiations.’ Presented in National Symposium on Biophysics and International Workshop on Education And Capacity Building in Biophysics: Needs of The Asian African Region, February 21-25, Roorkee.
50.	Pal, S, Bakshi. D et.al. (2003) ‘Traditional Tongue Diagnosis Importance and Development of Computer Database aided by Digital Camera’-Paper presented in the WB State Science Technology Congress, Midnapore , March 1.
51.	Ghosh, B & Saha, S. K. (2003) ‘ Traditional Pranayama in Modern Physiology’ published in the proceedings of WB State Science Technology Congress, Midnapore, W.B.
52.	Bakshi, D, (2003) ‘HIV/AIDS and Home Care through Alternative Medicine’- presented as Resource Person on 07.03.03 in 5 days training course on HIV/AIDS prevention related with drugs at VES, Kolkata.
53.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2003) ‘Potentiality of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis as a noninvasive diagnostic tool’ organized by Indian Society of Medical Acupuncture, Delhi at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
54.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2003) ‘Efficacy of Integrated Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy & Acupuncture aided by Traditional Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) - Case Report & Discussion’- presented in the Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (CCRYN), Govt. of India organized national workshop on “Prevention and Management of Coronary Artery Disease through Yoga & Naturopathy” sponsored by WHO, New Delhi, 4-5 Sept.
55.	Bakshi.D. (2003) ‘Role of Traditional Medicine: Naturopathy’ –Presented as resource person in a month training programme on Drug Abuse prevention in collaboration with National Institute of Social Defence, Govt. of India, 20.11.03, VES, Kolkata.
56.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2003) ‘Traditional Tongue Diagnosis - Potentiality as a Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tool’- A Study Presented at the Seminar held, Dec.18, Calicut, Kerala
57.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2003) ‘A Primary Study for Standardization and Development of Traditional Diagnostic Potential of TONGUE aided by Digital Photography in different conditions of ‘Qi’ (Chii or Prana)’ presented at the Fourteenth International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and Applications, December 18-22, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYAS) Bangalore.
58.	Bakshi.D. (2003) “Hapani sare acupuncture-e” (Bengali)-published in “Eye of the needle”-organ of NAAAS, Kolkata, Dec.
59.	Banerjee, A (2003) “Shatourdha baktider sandhibater samasya acupuncture chikitsar falafal”(Bengali)- published in “Eye of the needle”-organ of NAAAS, Kolkata, Dec.
60.	Bakshi.D, et al. (2004) ‘Development of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by Information Technology for Standardisation of Nature Cure Diagnostic Methods – A Study’, presented in International Conference on ‘Recent Trends and New Directions of Research in Cybernetics & Systems Theory’ January 1-3, Guwahati, Assam.
61.	Bakshi.D, (2004) ‘Health Care Delivery in India through Alternative &Traditional Systems of Medicine (ATSM) – Present situation & our Task’- published in the Souvenir of National Congress on Holistic Health Sciences, 31.10.2004, Balasore, Orissa.
62.	Bakshi.D, et al. (2004) ‘Health Care Delivery through Alternative &Traditional Systems of Medicine (ATSM) RESENT SITUATION & OUR TASK’-paper sent for publication in the journal of YOGA, Calicut, Kerala.
63.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2004), ‘Standardisation of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by computerized digital photography’ – paper accepted for presentation in Indian Conference on Medical Informatics & Telemedicine (Feb. 27 – Mar. 1, 2005) organized by IIT, Kharagpur.
64.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2004), ‘Traditional Tongue Diagnosis for Health Care Delivery System – A Pilot Study’ presented at Desert Medicine Research Centre (DMRC), Sept. 23, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
65.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2004), ‘Health Care Through Alternative Medicine – Integrated Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy’ presented at Swastha Sadhana Kendra, Sept. 26, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
66.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2004), ‘Role of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Medicine – A Study’ presented at Rajasthan Ayurvedic University, Sept.25, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
67.	Bakshi. D, (2004), ‘Integrated Management Of Drug Addiction Primarily By Acupuncture Aided By Computer Based Traditional Tongue Diagnosis –A Study’ presented at The People’s University of Bangladesh, Nov. 29, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
68.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2004), ‘Development of Integrated Management of Drug Addiction Primarily By Acupuncture Aided By Computer Based Traditional Tongue Diagnosis’ presented at 11^th national Conference of AAI, Dec. 4,Siliguri, Darjeeling.
69.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2005), ‘Reflection And Evaluation of Health Through Tongue And Development Of Computerised Database Aided By Digital Camera’ paper presented & published in the proceedings of 12^th West Bengal State Science & Technology Congress 2005 (28^th Feb. – 1^st Mar., 2005).
70.	Bakshi. D, (2005), ‘Acupuncture-Moxibustion Role in Health Care Delivery’ –paper published in the Health Magazine – Nature & Wealth July-Sept. 2005 issue.
71.	Bakshi. D, (2005),“Acupuncture-Moxibustion (AM) - Role in Health Care” presented at the seminar organized jointly by Calicut Port City Rotary Club & Satyananda Yoga Holistic Hospital on March 29, 2005.
72.	Mitra. C, (2005), “Scope of Acupuncture in Rural Health Care in India” presented at the seminar organized jointly by Calicut Port City Rotary Club & Satyananda Yoga Holistic Hospital on March 29, 2005
73.	Bakshi. D, (2005),“Acupuncture-Moxibustion (AM) - Role in Modern Health Care Delivery” presented at the seminar organized at Calicut Medical College on March 31, 2005
74.	Bakshi. D, (2005), “Health Care Through Alternative Medicine: Integrated Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy” presented at the seminar organized by BSF Headquarters at the invitation of DIG (BSF), Yahalanka, Bangalore, Karnataka on April 4, 2005.
75.	Bakshi. D, (2005), ‘Acupuncture-Moxibustion’ –paper published in the Souvenir 2005 of Satyananda Yoga Research Centre, Kozhikode, Kerala
76.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2005), ‘Development of Integrated Management of Drug Addiction primarily by Pronature Traditional Therapies (Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy)’ presented at Yoga-Naturopathy Workshop organized by The Calcutta Samaritans, Kolkata on 22.9.05.
77.	Pal. S, et al. (2005), ‘Drug De-Addiction by Integrated Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy aided by Computer based Traditional Tongue Diagnosis –A Study’ published in Proceedings of National Conference on Modern Approach and Future Trends in Yoga and Naturopathy, Dharmasthala, Karnataka 10-12 November 2005.
78.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2006), ‘Role of Integrated Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy in Drug De-Addiction -A Study’, Presented at the Vth National Conference of FINGODAP at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 6- 8 Jan. 2006.
79.	Bakshi. D, (2006), ‘Scientific Aspect of Acupuncture-Moxibustion (AM)’ presented at a medical seminar at Trivandrum on 07.01.2006 organised by India- China Friendship Association, Kerala.
80.	Mitra. C, (2006), ‘Pro-Nature Integrated Management for Common Painful Joint Conditions’ presented78. at a medical seminar at Trivandrum on 07.01.2006 organised by India- China Friendship Association, Kerala.
81.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2006), ‘ Development of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis Aided by Information Technology for Standardisation of Nature Cure Diagnostic Methods, presented at 6 days (Feb. 27- Mar. 4,2006) National Workshop and Training Programme on ‘Yoga-Naturopathy and Integrated Medicine’ organized by IRIIM.
82.	Pal. S. et al. (2006), ‘Role of Integration of Traditional and Modern Medicine in Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)’, presented at 6 days (Feb. 27- Mar. 4,2006) National Workshop and Training Programme on ‘Yoga-Naturopathy and Integrated Medicine’ organized by IRIIM, Howrah.
83.	Pal. S. et al. (2006), ‘Integration over Complications of Acidity and Insomnia’ presented at 6 days (Feb. 27- Mar. 4,2006) National Workshop and Training Programme on ‘Yoga-Naturopathy and Integrated Medicine’ organized by IRIIM, Howrah.
84.	Pal. S. et al. (2006), ‘Bronchial Asthma - Efficacy of Integrated Treatment’ presented at 6 days (Feb. 27- Mar. 4,2006) National Workshop and Training Programme on ‘Yoga-Naturopathy and Integrated Medicine’ organized by IRIIM, Howrah.
85.	Bakshi. D. et al. (2006), ‘Low Back Pain- Bypassing Surgical Intervention’ presented at 6 days (Feb. 27- Mar. 4,2006) National Workshop and Training Programme on ‘Yoga-Naturopathy and Integrated Medicine’ organized by IRIIM, Howrah.
86.	Bakshi, D, et al. (2006), ‘Development of Integrated Management of Drug Addiction -Primarily by Pronature Traditional Therapies (Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy)’ presented at 6 days (Feb. 27- Mar. 4,2006) National Workshop and Training Programme on ‘Yoga-Naturopathy and Integrated Medicine’ organized by IRIIM, Howrah.
87.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2006), ‘Acupuncture-Moxibustion (AM) - Role in Modern Health Care Delivery’ presented at Indian Institute of History of Medicine, Osmania Medical College Building, 3rd Floor, Putlibowli, Hyderabad 500 095 on 03.04.2006.
88.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2006), ‘Role of Tongue Diagnosis in Traditional Medicine- A Study’, presented at Govt. Naturopathic Medical College & Nature Cure Hospital, Dharam Karan Road, Ameerpet, Hyderabad 500 016. on 04.04.2006.
89.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2006), Presentation on ‘Research Project on Development of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by Information Technology for Standardisation of Nature Cure Diagnostic Methods’ at CCRYN, New Delhi Sept. 20. 2006
90.	Mitra. C, (2006), Presentation on ‘Scope of Integrated Acupuncture in Rural Health Care’ at Siliguri West Bengal, Nov. 30, 2006
91.	Bakshi. D, et al. (2006), Presentation on ‘IRIIM VIEWPOINT on Alternative and Traditional Systems of Medicine (ATSM) with Special Reference to Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy in India’ at Siliguri West Bengal, Nov. 30, 2006
92.	Antony. P, (2006) Presentation on ‘The Most Effective Management of Cancer is the Integrated Treatment with ACUPUNCTURE, YOGA & NATUROPATHY’ at IRIIM Bhawan (IRIIM 25yrs Programme) on 8 – 10 Dec. 2006.
93.	Gaffor. A, (2006) Presentation on ‘Development of Acupuncture in Kerala’ at IRIIM Bhawan (IRIIM 25yrs Programme) on 8 – 10 Dec. 2006
94.	Pal. S, (2006) Presentation on ‘Comparative Efficacy of Integrated Acupuncture in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)’ at IRIIM Bhawan (IRIIM 25yrs Programme) on 8 – 10 Dec. 2006
95.	Bakshi. D, & Ghosh. B, (2006) Presentation on ‘Integrated Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy & Acupuncture aided by Traditional Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) - Case Report & Discussion’ at IRIIM Bhawan (IRIIM 25yrs Programme) on 8 – 10 Dec. 2006
96.	Bakshi. D, et. al (2006) Presentation on ‘Standardisation of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by Computerized Digital Photography- A Study’ at IRIIM Bhawan (IRIIM 25yrs Programme) on 8 – 10 Dec. 2006.
97.	Ghosh. B, (2007) Presentation on ‘Historical Perspective of Naturopathy & Yoga in West Bengal’ at Naturopathy History Congress organized by National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune, on 18 – 20 Feb. 2007.
98.	Bakshi. D, (2007) Presentation on ‘Standardisation of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by Computerized Digital Photography- A Study’ at Auditorium of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) New Delhi on March 2, 2007
99.	Bakshi. D, (2007) et. al. Presentation on “Efficacy of Integrated Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy & Acupuncture Aided by Traditional Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)- Case Report & Discussion” at 7^th Joint Conference, ISMOCD & IAE Desert Medicine Research Centre, Jodhpur, Rajasthan on 27.10.07-29.10.07.
100	Bakshi. D, (2007) et. al. Presentation on “Acupuncture-Moxibustion And Traditional Tongue Diagnosis” at International Conference on ‘Research Advances in Traditional Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities’ at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi,Oct.30-31,2007
101.	Bakshi. D, (2007) Presentation on ‘Research in Acupuncture Tongue Diagnosis IRIIM Experience’ at 4th International Conference on Acupuncture & Alternative Therapies-2007, org. by All Tamil Nadu Acupuncture & Alternative Medical Association (ATAMA),on 18^th November 2007 at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
102.	Ghosh. B, (2008) Presentation on “Principle of Naturopathic Diet” at IRIIM Annual Programme 2008 held at IRIIM Bhawan on Jan.- Feb. 2008
103.	Mitra. C, Dutta. A (2008), Presentation on “CASE TAKING’ at IRIIM Annual Programme 2008 held at IRIIM Bhawan on Jan.- Feb. 2008
104.	Pal. S. et al. (2008), Presentation on “Renal Failure & Transplant – Some Knowledge And Experience” at IRIIM Annual Programme 2008 held at IRIIM Bhawan on Jan.-Feb. 2008
105.	Das Maya, et al. (2008), Presentation on “Healthy Diet For Healthy Life” at IRIIM Annual Programme 2008 held at IRIIM Bhawan on Jan.-Feb. 2008
106.	Misra. B. et al. (2008), Presentation on “Discussion On Knee Pain And It’s Management By Integrated Mode Of Treatment” at IRIIM Annual Programme 2008 held at IRIIM Bhawan on 30^th Jan to 3^rd Feb. 2008.
107.	Bakshi. D, (2008) et.al. Presentation on “Health Care Through Alternative Medicine: Integrated Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy” at Defence Research laboratory (DRL) Tezpur on May, 2008.
108.	Mitra. C, (2008) et. al. Presentation on “Healthy Habits For Better Life” at Defence Research laboratory (DRL) Tezpur on May, 2008.
109.	Bakshi. D. (2008) et.al. Presentation on “Development of Moxibustion Based Novel Technique for Fast Relief from Certain Human Ailment” at XIIIth National Conference of Acupuncture Association of India, Dec. 2008, Kolkata.
110.	Pal.S. (2008) et.al. Presentation on “ Efficacy of Integrated Acupuncture Therapy in Comparison to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis” at XIIIth National Conference of Acupuncture Association of India, Dec. 2008, Kolkata.
111.	Bakshi. D, et.al.(2009) Presentation on ‘Development of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis aided by Information Technology For Standardisation of Nature Cure Diagnostic Methods’ at National Conference on Naturopathy & Yoga Recent Research Trends, Jan. 2009, Bangalore, also Published in the Proceedings.
112.	Bakshi. D, et. Al. (2009) Published in the Proceedings of National Conference on Naturopathy, Delhi, March 2009 on ‘Research on Traditional Tongue Diagnosis at IRIIM’.
113.	Mitra. C. (2009) et. al. “Scope of Integrated Acupuncture in Rural Health Care” presented and published in the proceedings of IRIIM Annual Programme Jan. 2009, Howrah.
114.	Pal. S. (2009) et. al. “Life Style in Teen” presented and published in the proceedings of IRIIM Annual Programme Jan. 2009, Howrah.
115.	Bakshi. D. (2009) et. al. “Efficacy of Acupuncture in Pain – A Review” presented and published in the proceedings of IRIIM Annual Programme Jan. 2009, Howrah.
116.	Mishra. B. & Das. M. (2009) et. al. “How to Manage Back Pain” presented and published in the proceedings of IRIIM Annual Programme Jan. 2009, Howrah.
117.	Bhattacharya, T. (2009) et. al. “Cerebral Palsy in Children” presented and published in the proceedings of IRIIM Annual Programme Jan. 2009, Howrah.
118.	Ghosh. B. (2009) et. al. “Naturopathic Treatment in Acidity” presented and published in the proceedings of IRIIM Annual Programme Jan. 2009, Howrah.
119.	Bakshi. D. (2009) et. al. "How to use Integrated Medicine" Presented paper in the symposium held at Mandsaur, M.P organized by Mandsaur Institute of Technology (MIT) on 15.07.09.
120.	Bakshi. D. (2009) et. al. "Development Of Moxibustion Based Novel Technique Using Himalayan Herbs For Fast Relief As Well As Prevention Of Certain Human Ailments” Presented and Published in the International Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental Protection (RAEP 2009) organized by St. Johns College, Agra from Dec.17-19, 2009, organized by Chemistry Department, St. John's College, Agra
121.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2010) ‘Research Achievement of IRIIM’- presented paper in the Awareness meeting held at Swaraj Vidyapeeth Allahabad on 15.02.10.
122.	Mitra.C, et al. (2010) ‘Diet & Life style’ presented paper in the Awareness meeting held at Swaraj Vidyapeeth Allahabad on 15.02.10.
123.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2010) "Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis" presented paper on 20.02.10 in the Two days National Seminar on Naturopathy, Preksha Meditation (Yoga) & Drugless Therapies (Acupuncture), organized by Shree Ramakrishna Charitable Trust & I.N.O. Delhi.
124.	Mitra. C, et al.(2010) "Efficacy of Moxa Therapy" presented paper on 21.02.10 in the Two days National Seminar on Naturopathy, Preksha Meditation (Yoga) & Drugless Therapies (Acupuncture), organized by Shree Ramakrishna Charitable Trust & I.N.O. Delhi.
125.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2010) "Development of Moxibustion Based Novel Technique Using Himalayan Herbs for Fast Relief as well as Prevention of Certain Human Ailments” Presented paper in the 3rd. National Acupuncture Conference and Convocation Ceremony organised by Acupuncture Association of Karnataka held at Bangalore on April 4, 2010
126.	Dutta. A, Bakshi. D, et. al. (2010) presented paper on ‘Relationship Of Obesity & Ilio-Caecal Cancer With Special Reference To Usefulness Of Natural Diet’ at the 7 days(April 26-May 2, 2010) Acupuncture-Yoga-Naturopathy (AYN) Free Treatment Cum Awareness Camp And Seminar 2010 held at IRIIM Bhawan, Mourigram Howrah from April 26 to May 2, 2010.
127.	Bakshi. D, Pal.S, et. al.(2010) "Traditional Tongue Diagnosis - Standardisation By Information Technology"- Presented and Published in the Proceedings of the International Conference on Systems in Medicine and Biology (ICSMB 2010) organised by School of Medical Science and Technology (SMST), IIT Kharagpur, Dec. 16-18,2010.
128.	Bakshi. D, et.al. (2011) 'Role of Naturopathy in combating Anti Microbial Resistance' held on Apr. 07, 2011on the occasion of World Health Day, Sponsored by NIN, Pune, Organised by IRIIM, Howrah, W.B. held at ‘IRIIM Bhawan’, Mourigram Howrah,
129.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2011) 'Importance of Yoga-Naturopathy - Acupuncture in Bronchial Asthma' Paper Presented in 7-Days (May 1-7, 2011) Programme, Organised by IRIIM, Howrah, Sponsored by NIN, Pune held at IRIIM Bhawan, Mourigram, Howrah, West Bengal.
130.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2011) “Nature at your Service” Paper Presented on June 5, 2011 (World Environment Day) held at Saswata Sangha, Duilya, Howrah Sponsored by NIN, Pune, organised by IRIIM, Mourigram Howrah with Duilya Gram Panchayet, Howrah.
131.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2011) 'Challenges of Youth with reference to Health' Paper Presented on August 12^th 2011 International Youth Day, Sponsored by NIN, Pune, Organised by IRIIM, Howrah, W.B. held at ‘Biswasukh SevaShram', Ichapore, Dist. 24 Parganas (N) , W.B.
132.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2011) 'Prevention & Remedy through Yoga-Naturopathy - Acupuncture in Heart Disease' Paper Presented on "Heart Day – Naturopathy Day" at 7Days Programme " (Sept 26 to Oct 2, 2011), Organised by IRIIM, Howrah, Sponsored by NIN, PUNE on held at " Parvati Arogyalok", 4, Goa Bagan Lane, Kolkata-700 006.
133.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2011) 'Role of Yoga-Naturopathy - Acupuncture in combating AIDS' Paper Presented at 7Days Programme (Dec.1-7, 2011) Organised by IRIIM, Howrah, Sponsored by NIN, PUNE held at Belur Subhash Sangha, 5, Bhajahari Chakraborty Lane, Belur, Howrah, West Bengal.
134.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2011) “Naturopathy for Healthy Family From New Born to Grandpa” Paper Presented in 1- Day Naturopathy and Yoga Awareness Prog. Sponsored by NIN, PUNE held on January 1, 2012 at ‘IRIIM Bhawan’, Mourigram Station Para, P.O. Unsani, Dist. Howrah-711 302, West Bengal
135.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2011) “Infertility – its Natural & Easy solutions” Paper Presented on January 1, 2012 (Family day) at 1- Day Naturopathy and Yoga Awareness Prog., Sponsored by NIN, PUNE held at ‘IRIIM Bhawan’, Mourigram Station Para, P.O. Unsani, Dist. Howrah-711 302, West Bengal
136.	Bakshi. D, et. al. (2012) " Combat Cancer & other Life style disorders through Naturopathy & Yoga” Paper Presented on 7Days Programme (Jan. 29-Feb.4, 2012), Organised by IRIIM, Howrah, Sponsored By NIN, Pune held at ‘IRIIM Bhawan’, Mourigram Station Para, P.O. Unsani, Dist. Howrah-711 302, West Bengal
137.	Ram Gopal (2012), ‘Cancer Control & Treatment By Naturopathy’ Paper Presented on 7Days Programme (Jan. 29-Feb.4, 2012), Organised by IRIIM, Howrah, Sponsored By NIN, Pune held at ‘IRIIM Bhawan’, Mourigram Station Para, P.O. Unsani, Dist. Howrah-711 302, West Bengal
138.	Ram Gopal, Bakshi. D, (2012) Presentation on "Vedic Science of Human Aura for Medical Treatment and Attainment of Holistic Health" during 15th. India Conference of WAVES held at Dev Sankriti University, Haridwar, Uttrakhand from March14 -17, 2012.
139.	Ram Gopal (2012), ‘Yoga, Meditation And Holistic Health’ paper presented at ESI Hospital, Govt. of West Bengal, Baltikuri, Howrah-Feb.10, 2012.
140.	Ram Gopal, Bakshi. D, (2012) Paper accepted for Presentation on "Vedic Science of Suchibhedan with Jivha-Nadi Parikshan for Health Management" at WAVES 10th International Conference, July 13-15, 2012 at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, USA.
141.	Ram Gopal (2012), ‘Global Issues And Spirituality In Research’ paper presented at 6th SIR Conference and meditation Retreat,Spectrum of Spirituality(SOS)-A Holisitic Approach and Research 7-11 Sept 2012,Braham Kumaris,Gyan Sarovar ,Mt. Abu(Raj.)
142.	Bakshi. D, (2012), ‘Development Of Traditional Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis’ paper presented at NATUREKER 2012, 31st National Conference On Nature Cure, Yoga And Arogya Expo. Held on Oct. 26-28, 2012 at Govt. Victoria College Palakkad, Kerala.
143.	Ram Gopal (2012),’ Health Scenario And Holistic Personality Development’ paper presented at NATUREKER 2012, 31st National Conference On Nature Cure, and Yoga And Arogya Expo. Held on Oct. 26-28, 2012 at Govt. Victoria College Palakkad, Kerala
144.	Pal S, Das M (2012), ‘Efficacy Of Organic Diet Based Pro Nature Therapy In Holistic Health Management’, paper presented & published in the proceedings of 44^th National Conference of Nutrition of Society of India, held on Nov.16-17,2012 in Tirupati
145.	Ram Gopal, Bakshi. D, Pal, S, (2012) 'Pro-Nature Therapies Aided Acupuncture for Treatment of Coronary Heart Diseases - An Integrated Approach' Paper sent for Presentation on Indo-US symposium “Industry-Academia Interaction in Diabetes & Cardiovascular Drug Discovery” to be held on December 4-5, 2012 at Banaras Hindu University(BHU) Varanasi, UP.
146.	RamGopal, MitraC, Chandra B, DuttaA, Bakshi D,(2012)‘An Overview on Moxa and Moxibustion Therapy With Special Reference to Acute Diarrhea ‘, paper accepted for presentation in the International Conference on Acupuncture (AAICON-2012) on Dec.8-9 in New Delhi.
147.	Pal S, Bakshi D (2012), ‘Comparative Efficacy of Acupuncture Therapy with NSAIDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)’,paper accepted for presentation in the International Conference on Acupuncture(AAICON-2012) on Dec.8-9 in New Delhi
148.	Das Maya, Pal Sujata (2013), ‘Pro Nature Therapy with Organic Diet in Comparison to Conventional Treatment in Acidity’- Presented in NCWYN-2013 National Conference & Workshop on Yoga & Naturopathy-2013, 4-5 Jan. 2013, Kolkata.
149.	Misra B, Bakshi D (2013), ‘Efficacy of Integrated Pro Nature Therapy in the Management of Knee Pain’- Paper Presented in NCWYN-2013 National Conference & Workshop on Yoga & Naturopathy-2013, 4-5 Jan. 2013, Kolkata.
150.	Mallik C (2013), ‘Moxa- Some Individual Experience’ Paper Presented in NCWYN-2013 National Conference & Workshop on Yoga & Naturopathy-2013, 4-5 Jan. 2013, Kolkata.
151.	Pal S, Bakshi D (2013), ‘Evaluation of Traditional TONGUE Features in Natural Therapy in some common ailments’- Paper Presented in NCWYN-2013 National Conference & Workshop on Yoga & Naturopathy-2013, 4-5 Jan. Kolkata.
152.	RamGopal, (2013), Status and Role of Pro-Nature Therapy and AYUSH in Health Care Delivery’ paper presented at ESI Hospital, Baltikuri, Howrah on 14-15 January 2013.
153.	Bakshi D, Pal S, (2013), ‘Introduction on Pro-Nature Therapy and AYUSH’ paper presented at ESI Hospital, Baltikuri, Howrah on 14-15January 2013.
154.	Pal S, Bakshi D, Das M, RamGopal (2013)^“Efficacy of Naturopathic and Organic Food for Anaemia in Women in Comparison to Conventional Food in Respect to Food and Nutrition Security” presented and published in the 45thAnnual National Conference of Nutrition Society of India which is scheduled to be held at National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad,21-22 November 2013.
155	RamGopal, Bakshi D, (2013), “Vedic Science of Suchibhedan with Jivha–Nadi Parikshan for Health Management” full paper presented and published in the International Conference organized by DRDO in Dec.’ 13 in New Delhi.
156.	Bakshi D, (2014), ‘Role of Yoga-Naturopathy In Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease Aided By Traditional Tongue Diagnosis’ Presented in Scientific Conference in Arogya Fair, Kolkata, Feb. 2014
157.	Pal S, Bakshi D (2014) ‘Role of Naturopathic Organic Food in Treatment of Anaemia’ Presented in Scientific Conference in Arogya Fair, Kolkata, Feb. 2014.
158.	Mitra A, Das M, (2014) Presentation on “Basics and Application of Hydrotherapy” on 2 Days “IRIIM Annual Programme 2014” held at IRIIM Bhawan, Howrah on Feb. 22-23, 2014
159.	RamGopal, (2014), ‘Environmental Challenges Of Fluoride And Arsenic Contamination In Ground Water of India And Water Purification Technologies’ Presented and Published 3^rd National Conference on Advances and Environmental Sciences (Fostering Scientific Tempering) ACES – 2014, Feb 27-28, 2014, Arya PG College, Panipat, Haryana.
160.	Bakshi D, et.al (2014), A Study on Medicinal Plants of North Eastern Region with Reference to Artemesia Vulgaris and Development of Indigenous Moxa Stick for Treatment of Common Ailments-Presented and Published 3^rd National Conference on Advances and Environmental Sciences (Fostering Scientific Tempering) ACES – 2014, Feb 27-28, 2014, Arya PG College, Panipat, Haryana.
161.	Bakshi D, (2014), Presentation on “Traditional Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis -a brief introduction” and details published in the reorientation program on Tongue-Pulse Diagnosis & Iridignosis for BNYS doctors organized by Indian Naturopathy and Yoga Graduates Medical Association (INYGMA) AP Chapter in association with National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN) Pune at Gandhi Naturopathic Medical College (GNMC) Hyderabad on 14 &15^th March.
162.	Bakshi D, Pal S, et. al.(2014), Presentation on “Traditional Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis” in the lecture session (CME) on all India level organized by IRIIM, Howrah at IRIIM Bhawan, Mourigram, Howrah on 22-23 March, 2014
163.	RamGopal, Bakshi D, (2015), ‘Indigenously Developed Moxa Sticks For Treatment Of Acute Diarrhea’ - Poster Presentation done in 102^nd Indian Science Congress, Mumbai, 2015
164.	Bakshi D, (2015), 'Development of Traditional Tongue Diagnosis With Scientific Value Addition’ - Poster Presentation done in 102^nd Indian Science Congress, Mumbai, 2015.
165.	RamGopal, Bakshi D, (2016) 'Yoga Aided Integrated Therapies For Treatment Of Coronary Heart Diseases' Postar presented and Paper published in the International Conference 21st INCOFYRA held on January 3-7, 2016 at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University, Bengaluru, India.
166.	Bakshi D, (2016), ‘ Integrated Medicine Approach For Drug Abuse' Postar presented and Paper published in the International Conference 21st INCOFYRA held on January 3-7, 2016 at Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana University, Bengaluru, India.
167.	Bakshi D, (2016) 'Certificate Course in Acupuncture (For Fresher)' Paper presented in 'The Foundation Meet' in Mumbai on 30.1.16
168.	Bakshi. D.(2016) Presented Paper on "Food and Nutrition for Heart Patients" at the Seminar on "Role of Yoga and Naturopathy in Prevention And Management Of Diabetes and Cardiac Ailments" sponsored by Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy (Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India) in association with Indira Gandhi Technological And Medical Sciences University at Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh from 14-15 March 2016
169.	RamGopal (2016) Presented Paper on "Diabetes Research In India And Its Management By Integrated Therapy" at 19th International Conference on Integrated Medicine for Perfect Health, Lucknow, UP.
170.	Mitra, C. (2016) Presented Paper on "Development of Integrated Treatment Protocol Based on Traditional Diagnosis-Case Study" at 19th International Conference on Integrated Medicine for Perfect Health, Lucknow, UP.
171.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2016) Presented Paper on "Comparative Efficacy of Acupuncture Therapy with NSAIDs in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)" at 19th International Conference on Integrated Medicine for Perfect Health, Lucknow, UP.
172.	Ram Gopal (2017) Presented Paper on "Challenges In Water Related Diseases And Integrated Therapy With Special Reference To Hydrotherapy" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
173.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2017) Presented Paper on "Traditional Tongue Diagnosis Standardization By Information Technology" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
174.	IRIIM Team, (2017) Presented Paper on "Integrated Medicine - IRIIM View Point" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
175.	Pal, S. (2017) Presented Paper on "Integrated Management Of Diabetes With Yoga-Naturopathy-Acupuncture-Naturopathic Diet" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
176.	Mitra, C. (2017) Presented Paper on "On The Way To Develop An Integrated Treatment Protocol Based On Traditional Medicine" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
177.	Antony, P. (2017) Presented Paper on "The Real Health Through Integration" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
178.	Gafoor, A. (2017) Presented Paper on "Efficacy of Integration in Plantar Fasciitis" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
179.	Bid, T. et. al (2017) Presented Paper on "An Integrated Approach in Leprosy and Bulbar Palsy" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
180.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2017) Presented Paper on "Integrated Management Of Rheumatoid Arthritis Primarily Based On Acupuncture A Better Alternative To Conventional Therapy An ICMR Sponsored Study" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah) on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
181.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2017) Presented Paper on "Efficacy Of Integrated Yoga-Naturopathy-Diet Therapy And Acupuncture In Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
182.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2017) Presented Paper on "Development Of Moxibustion Based Novel Technique Using Himalayan Herbs For Fast Relief As Well As Prevention Of Certain Human Ailments : A DRDO Sponsored Study" at 1st National Conference on Integrated Medicine (Jointly Organised By IIEST Shibpur and IRIIM Howrah), on Feb. 24-25 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.
183.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2017) Presented paper on "Proposal on Recognition of Acupuncture as an Independent system & subsequent inclusion in health care system" at Dept. of Health Research (DHR) office, Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi on Oct. 4, 2017.
184.	Pal, S. (2017) Presented Paper at IRIIM Bhawan, Mourigram, Howrah on 15.10. 17. on "Integrated Management of Diabetes with Yoga-Naturopathy-Acupuncture-Naturopathic Diet"
185.	Ram Gopal (2017) Presented Paper and delivered Invited lecture at CSIR NEIST, Jorhat, Assam on 6 Nov. 2017 on "Holistic Personality Development And Integrated Medicine For Healthy Life"
186.	Ram Gopal (2017) Presented Paper and delivered Invited lecture at CSIR NEIST, Jorhat, Assam on 7 Nov. 2017 on "NE Herbs Based Moxa and Moxibustion Therapy for Treatment of Common Ailments"
187.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2017) Presented paper on 'Diagnosis in Acupuncture why and How' held at ASA India organised National level Convention on Acupuncture Recognition in India on December 16th and 17th in Delhi at Delhi Medical Association Hall, Darya Ganj, New Delhi.
188.	Pal, S. (2017) Presented paper on 'Standardization & Development of Uniform Acupuncture Course Curriculum (Based on WHO Guideline)' held at ASA India organised National level Convention on Acupuncture Recognition in India on December 16th and 17th in Delhi at Delhi Medical Association Hall, Darya Ganj, New Delhi.
189.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2018) Presented "ASA India Proposal For Recognition Of Acupuncture As An Independent System Of Medicine on January 9, 2018 at Dept. of Health Research (DHR) office, Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, New Delhi.
190.	Bakshi. D. et. al (2018) Presented paper on "Traditional Tongue Diagnosis Standardisation By Information Technology" at World Congress of Traditional Medicine held at Hyderabad, Telengana on March 23-26, 2018.
191.	Pal, S. (2018) Presented Paper on Effect of Junk or Fast Food on School Children's' Health on 18.5.18 at Kasba School, Kolkata.
192.	Pal, S. (2018) Presented Paper on ' What is Yoga and how it works' organised By IIEST Shibpur held on June 28, 2018 at IIEST Shibpur, Howrah.

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