Own Your Body: A Doctor's Life-saving Tips" - Bloomsbury India Hosts Insightful Discussion with Dr. Shiv Sarin, Sonam Kapoor, and Satish Gupta

Explore life-saving tips and a paradigm shift towards holistic health with Dr. Shiv Sarin's 'Own Your Body.' Join the insightful discussion featuring Sonam Kapoor and Satish Gupta, hosted by Bloomsbury India.

on Feb 22, 2024

Own Your Body: A Doctor's Life-saving Tips" - Bloomsbury India Hosts Insightful Discussion with Dr. Shiv Sarin, Sonam Kapoor, and Satish Gupta | Frontlist

Bloomsbury India hosted an insightful discussion around Own Your Body: A Doctor’s Life-saving
tips, by Dr Shiv Sarin at India International Centre, Delhi. The panellists comprised of Dr Shiv Sarin, (Liver specialist and author), Sonam Kapoor, (Actor and entrepreneur), Satish Gupta, (Artist
and sculptor).

The event was moderated by Rajdeep Sardesai, (Senior journalist and author). During the event, Dr Shiv Sarin discussed the importance of changing our perspective on health
care, promoting self-reflection and informed decision-making. He shared his experiences in not
only treating patients but also in inspiring a positive attitude towards health to counter the adverse effects of genetic inheritances, ultimately paving the way for a healthier progeny. Dr Sarin emphasized that good health is more a result of lifestyle choices than one's genetic makeup.

Sonam Kapoor shared her perspective on the significance of taking ownership of our health for
ourselves and future generations. She highlighted that leading a healthy life is a core value in her family. She thanked Dr. Shiv Sarin for promoting this mindset in his book and setting the right precedent for prioritizing well-being Focusing on the side effects of a sedentary lifestyle that often affects artists, Satish Gupta praised the book, stating, "Prolonged periods of inactivity are detrimental to both physical and mental health. As an artist, sitting for long periods is part of my work; however, I ensure to incorporate movement and exercise into my daily routine."

Rajiv Beri, MD, Bloomsbury India, commended the book, saying, "It's not just a book; it's a paradigm shift towards a healthier and more fulfilling life."

Krishan Chopra, Editor-in-chief, Bloomsbury India, walked the audience through the intricate process behind the creation of the book, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of "Own Your Body." He appreciated Dr Shiv Sarin for dedicating time and patience for any iterations in the text. Published by Bloomsbury India, the book comprises 21 real-life narratives, each representing individuals grappling with or at risk of conditions such as fatty liver, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, alcohol abuse, gallstones, or cancer—afflictions impacting nearly one in four individuals globally. And it is perfectly within one’s reach to lead a healthy and satisfying life. A must read for everyone who values and realises the importance of good health.

Notes to the editor:

Bloomsbury Publishing India: Launched in September 2012, Bloomsbury India upholds Bloomsbury Publishing’s tradition of publishing books of the highest quality in Fiction, Non Fiction, Children’s, Academic, Business, and Education by both Indian and international authors. Bloomsbury India’s journey began a decade ago and it now publishes over 100 titles every year. Its catalogue of authors includes bestselling author and historian, William Dalrymple, the doyen of self-help writing, Shiv Khera, Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna, noted journalist and author
Udayan Mukherjee, historians Shrabani Basu, Manimugdha Sharma and bestselling authors Diksha Basu and Rakhshanda Jalil. It also publishes international bestsellers like J.K. Rowling, Sarah J. Maas, Khaled Hosseini, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ann Patchett, Daniel Goleman, Neil Gaiman, Kamila Shamsie, Peter Frankopan, Isabel Allende, Wole Soyinka, the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature awardee Abdulrazak Gurnah, the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction winner Susanna Clarke (PIRANESI) and Patricia Lockwood.