Alternative medicine, cosmetic injection clampdown: Legal and health risks involved

This episode of Healthily 360 explores three health and environmental issues. First, it examines the debate between alternative and modern medicine, highlighting the role of natural healing, Ayurveda, and lifestyle changes in managing conditions like postpartum depression. The discussion also touches upon views regarding mammograms and the efficacy of natural remedies like turmeric. Second, a ground report investigates the summer pollution crisis in India, explaining how heatwaves exacerbate dust and ground-level ozone pollution, making the air hazardous. It also outlines the Ahmedabad heat action plan, which aims to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures and hotter nights on public health. Finally, the show decodes the recent advisory by India's drug regulator against the casual use of injectable cosmetics, such as glutathione and anti-aging shots, in salons and aesthetic clinics. The segment clarifies the legal and health risks associated with these cosmetic procedures when performed without proper medical supervision.