Yoga, acupuncture sessions for Arvind Kejriwal

Doctors at the Institute began the procedures by collecting his blood samples to check his sugar level. “The samples have been taken for sugar tests. Based on the results, changes could be made in the treatment," she added. On Day Two, the AAP leader also underwent acupuncture therapy.

Even as Kejriwal's food intake is limited to whole wheat phulkas, fruits and dishes made from organic vegetables, he was given various juices once in two hours, according to the doctors. Besides bitter gourd juice, he was also given ginger tea, tulsi kadha, juice of green leafy vegetables and also sprouted fenugreek seeds.  “The focus



will now be on bringing down his sugar levels and reducing cough. The necessary procedures have been started. Today, he was given hip bath and hot stone massage,” she said. 

Though Kejriwal requires 21-30 days to complete the course of treatment, he is scheduled to return to Delhi after ten days. However, most of what could be offered will be given in the ten-days' time, according to Dr Nandakumar. 

“He has to refrain from consuming fried food and sweets. Low calorie and high fibre food is what has to be taken.  “Timely eating is very important. Also, he must ensure that the body gets adequate sleep even after he goes back,” she added. “Acupuncture and other treatments will activate the pancreas. When he heads back, he will be taught to control blood sugar levels and manage cough through yoga and kriyas.”