Sir,
We as Media Trainees have big role to play in spreading awareness. Thanks for updating and enlightening us with facts and figures.
I ll forward your mail to all my fellow mates and urge them to take the required action, atleast register their parents for check up on 27th Sept.
Thanks
Noopur
--- In prpoint@yahoogroups
>
> dear friends
>
> World Heart Foundation jointly with WHO observe last Sunday of September
> every year as 'Wolrd Heart Day'. This year, Sunday the 27th Sep is being
> observed as world heart day globally. Last week, I met and took a podcast
> interview with Dr Sathish Guptha, who has dedicated his life for treating
> cardiac problems through life style changes free of cost. He has conducted
> extensive research on this vital issue with the support of DRDO (Dr Abdul
> Kalam had shown keen interest in the studies) and Ministry of Headlth, Govt.
> of India. I will be releasing his interview on 27th Sep. However, I am
> writing this mail to share some of the most important shocking information,
> which we have not given serious attention.
> *Present status in India*
>
> Over a period of few months, India had only 200 deaths due to swine flu and
> the media coverage was very extensive. Lot of unwanted panic was
> created/being created on this issue. Do you know that every year around 5
> million people get fresh heart attack in India. It is estimated that around
> 50 to 100 million people in India are suffering from heart problems.
>
> Around 20 lakh people die of heart problems every year (of which 12 lakh due
> to fresh heart attacks). That means around 5,000 people die of heart attack
> every day in India. According WHO study, the heart problems which was at 1%
> in India in 1960s, have gone upto 14% in 2005. If corrective measures not
> taken, WHO has predicted that it may double (nearly 30%) by 2015. It is an
> alarming status. On the contrary, United States which was having large
> number of heart attacks in 1960s have reduced by 50% and are reducing
> further. A study reveals that all Indians, wherever they are are prone for
> heart attack.
>
> *Why heart attack happens?*
>
> When arteries get blocked (arteries block), blood circulation gets reduced,
> leading to heart problems. The study conducted in 52 countries supported by
> WHO has now revealed that it is a' lifestyle disease'. This disease which
> was once prevalent in the elderly age group is now attacking even the
> younger group of 25 and above. This is a very serious problem for our
> younger generation.
>
> Artery blocks happen due to accumulation of bad cholesterol (what is known
> as LDL). Good cholesterol gives support to the body system. Dr Guptha has
> shown me some angiography pictures of some young patients with multiple
> blocks of more than 80 to 90 percent even.
>
> *How bad cholesterol gets formed?*
>
> 30 percent of the bad cholesterol is formed through our food habits. Non
> vegetarian food, alcohol, junk foods, smoking, sugar contents, etc. 70
> percent of the bad cholesterol is formed due to our mind and thoughts.
> Anger, depression, Type A behaviour, mental stress, racing against
> deadline, work tension, negative thoughts, cynicism, etc. Many times 'mood
> decides the food'.
>
> Most of our youngsters, are under heavy pressure to meet the deadline of
> their work schedule, causing heavy mental tension. They do not find time to
> do physical exercises, yoga, etc. some of them are cynical in nature. Dr
> Guptha says, when cynicism gets combined with other behaviours, particularly
> Type A behaviour, it is a 'deadly combination'
>
> India, which is rich in traditions and culture had maintained low incidence
> of heart problems earlier. Suddenly when we opened up ourselves to global
> level, India imported all the bad cultures from west and US. This changed
> our life style. US, which was not rich in culture like India earlier, had a
> high incidence of heart problems. Now they have started changing the life
> style and started importing Indian culture like yoga, exercises,
> vegetarianism, etc. According to Dr Guptha, this is the main reason for
> India topping in heart problems in the world.
>
> *What normally is being done, when heart attack comes?*
>
> Through Angiography, the blocks are detected. When blocks are found,
> presently two methods are available in hospitals. Through angioplasty, they
> push the bad cholesterols to the wall and give way for the blood flow.
> Alternatively, through by-pass surgery, doctors by-pass the blocked artery
> for blood circulation. The surgeries may cost more than 2.5 to 3 lakhs.
> Even after surgery, there is no guarantee, that bad cholesterols would not
> block the artery. Even the doctors say that 'by-pass is only time-pass'.
>
> Though 50 lakh people get fresh heart disease every year in India, only 1.60
> lakh people were done angioplasty or by-pass surgery last year. Because of
> treatment cost, only less than 0.5 percent go for surgery. As said earlier,
> nearly 20 lakhs of people die of heart diseases every year.
>
> Only beasue of this, Dr Guptha with the support of Dr Abdul Kalam, when he
> was heading the DRDO and the Govt. of India conducted study to find an
> alternate method to tackle this problem. The study has been proved
> successful and has been accepted by the word community of doctors.
>
> *How to manage/avoid heart disease through life style change? - *
>
> Now due to pressure of work, competition, our youngsters, (even nowadays
> working women) are prone for heart disease. Dr Guptha has successully
> cleared multiple artery blocks through changes in their life style,
> behaviour, food habit, etc. without surgery. I have personally seen
> the angiography of the patients. He has suggested few tips :
>
> 1. Get up at 4 AM and do meditation. This is the right time for meditation.
> 2. Go for morning brisk walk between 6 am and 7 am during sun rise. At
> that time, lot of oxygen would be available. (110 steps per minute).
> Evening walk at 6 pm (during sun set when maximum oxygen available)
> 3. 7 to 8 am - keep your mind positive. Read or listen positive things,
> including spiritual scriptures, visiting temples, etc. He even suggests
> that since media contains lot of negative reports, you can read newspapers
> after 8 AM. That means, keep your mind positive upto 8 AM. That is like
> charging your mobile. This positive energy will keep you fit for the day.
> 4. Go to sleep at 10 PM. Early to bed and early to raise is important.
> 5. Take breakfast at 8 to 9 AM. Morning breakfast is very important. Many
> youngsters skip breakfast, which is highly risky. Take breakfast like a
> King and night dinner like a miser.
> 6. Avoid junk foods, Non vegetarian, alcohol, smoking, etc. Take more
> vegetables and fruits which are naturally available.
>
> Most important is keep your mind free of anger, negative thoughts, cynicism,
> tension, etc. Physical exercises are must. Even avoid lifts in your office
> and use the staircase.
>
> As NGOs, media and communication professionals, we have a great role in
> creating awareness about this deadly disease. I will release Dr Gupta's
> interview on 27th Sep for the benefit of all.
>
> I am writing this in advance, so that we can all plan to spread
> awareness amongst our people.
>
> K. Srinivasan
> Prime Point
> 91766 50273
>
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