Cardiac Care
Heart disease, the leading killer for both men and women is largely preventable if caught and treated early. It is important to address the genetic, environmental, and behavioural/lifestyle factors that lead to cardiovascular disease. A study conducted by Dean Ornish, investigating the effects of lifestyle changes in patients with atherosclerosis (the buildup of fatty, cholesterol-rich plaque in the arteries) found that after only one year of following lifestyle recommendations, about 80% of participants were able to bring about plaque regression and avoid surgery without the use of lipid-lowering agents.
How does an Integrative approach in Cardiac Care work?
What does the program include?
- A complete medical assessment
Root causes often show up as warning signs in other bodily systems, and many times they are the result of chronic inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation can arise from poor diet, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, autoimmune disease, food allergies, and many other sources.
- Medical records and Lab tests
- Optimizing gastrointestinal function using diet
Restoring proper PH, balancing flora, correcting leaky gut and constipation are focal points of treatment and these are known to be linked with a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
- Addressing endothelial dysfunction
The endothelium is the inner lining of your blood vessels. Endothelial dysfunction is caused by lifestyle factors including tobacco use, obesity, age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, physical inactivity, and poor diet.
- Incorporating physical activity and Yoga
Exercise is linked to improvements in numerous cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, depression, inflammation, diabetes, and more. Yoga is not just a form of exercise but a tool to connect your mind body and soul. It helps in keeping the stress away.
- Detoxification
This means cleansing the liver, lymph and colon using assistive modalities like wet packs, massage therapy, steam baths, mud therapy, enemas, spinal baths etc.
Which cardiac conditions do we treat?
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Atherosclerosis
- Palpitations
- Dyslipidemia
- High blood pressure
- Heart attack
- Stress and anxiety
- Arrhythmias
- Post-Stroke
- Rehabilitation
- Post-CAD rehabilitation
Duration: 10 days to 3 months depending on the condition and severity.
