Sponsor- Fasting and Sustainable Health Conference 2010

An Invitation

The first ever Fasting and Sustainable Health Conference 2010 will explore the sciences of fasting of different religions, in an effort to understand the relationship between fasting and wellness.The conference will delve into the effect of fasting on daily life ; the effect of fasting on medicine including military medicine as well as the scientific aspect of the relationship between fasting and exercise.A number of prominent speakers from academic institutions and various religions in Malaysia will be invited to share their knowledge on the aspect of fasting covering the discipline of wellness, medicine, defense and sports. This conference will be held at a prestigious hotel, Eastin Hotel, on the Island of Penang (Pulau Pinang Pulau Mutiara), which is famous for its culture, food, tourism and its pristine beaches.

Scientific Programme

Fasting and Sustainable Health Conference 2010 will cover topics which will be of interest to healthcare professionals, researchers, academicians as well as members of the public who are interested in understanding more deeply the rituals, reasons and effects of fasting. Apart from the lectures and forums, researchers are invited to present their findings on various aspects of fasting in oral and poster presentations.

Objective:

1. To know the science of fasting of the different religions.
2. To know the relationship between fasting and wellness.
3. To know the effect of fasting on fitness and physical exercise.
4. To know scientific views about the role of fasting in medicine, military medicine and its effect on daily life.

Titles of Invited Presentation:

1. Science of Fasting: Aspects From Islamic Perspective.
2. Science of Fasting: Aspects From Christianity Perspective.
3. Science of Fasting: Aspects From Buddhism Perspective.
4. Science of Fasting: Aspects From Hinduism Perspective.
5. Science of fasting: Aspect from the Baha'i Community.
6. Ramadan Fasting: Health benefits & risks (in diabetics).
7. Science of fasting: Aspect from Defense Medicine.
8. Fasting and Sports Performance

For more information, click here; http://www.amdi.usm.edu.my/fshc2010/Home.aspx