National, May 22022: In a bid to promote scientific evidence-based Ayurveda across the country, a four-day National Ayurved Cardiology Symposium – first of its kind in India, was held to present and share various case studies supported with clinical data about Ayurveda’s success in treating and reversing cardiac diseases. Madhavbaug, brand of Vaidya Sane Ayurved Laboratories Ltd, a specialist in treating and reversing cardiac related ailments through their Ayurvedic treatment and therapies brought together about 5,000 doctors from across India for this virtual conference, which saw even wide participation from the practitioners of modern medicines.

The Symposium was powered by Medemy.in and MIPC chair of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences was the knowledge partner. Addressing the participants, Dr Rohit Madhav Sane, MD & CEO of Madhavbaug underscored the need for scientific evidence based practice of Ayurveda to unleash its real potential. “A major concern about Ayurveda is the lack of evidence based approach in its treatment procedure. Any treatment method to stand the test of time should be scientifically proven. We have taken a major initiative in that direction by developing a standard treatment protocol for over 100 disorders based on clinically validated data,” Dr Sane added.

In her inaugural speech, Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, Lt. Gen (Retd), Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHA) made a strong pitch for the proper documentation of Ayurveda’s success in treating various illnesses.

Echoing a similar thought, Dr Jagdish Hiremath, Chair Professor of Madhavbaug Institute of Preventive Cardiology chair by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, said proper scientific record of various Ayurvedic treatment therapies and drugs will help the industry to make a major mark at the global level.

1510 Ayurveda Doctors participated on virtual platform of ZOOM, FB, LinkedIn etc, The four day virtual event witnessed around 82 ayurvedic cardiac specialists from Maharashtra, Gujrat, MP, UP, Karnataka, Goa presenting their extra-ordinary and challenging case studies supported by clinical data about ayurvedic management of various cardio metabolic disorders. Some of the major case studies presented during the symposium include role of Pranayama in Chronic stable angina, role of sasneha virechana in hypertension, role of vrana upkrama in diabetic wound management, role of set of asanas in primary prevention of CHF, effect of Langhan in fluid retention in known case chronic heart failure, obesity management in patients with comorbidities and role of 800 cal low carbohydrate diet and herbal medicines in diabetes patients among others.  

Dr Omkar Chaudhari, Dr Aman Kapoor, Dr Nilesh Kulthe, Dr Saadik Khan, Dr Ranjit Narang and Dr Pravin with Team of technical support Organised the complete Event.

The event assumes significance in the backdrop of sharp increase in deaths due to cardiovascular ailments, witnessed even in younger population. According to various industry reports, incidence of death due to cardio vascular disease has increased by 32 per cent in last 25 years. Interestingly, cardio related ailments remained a prime cause of hospitalisation, often a major drain on families saving and premature deaths in India. With modern medicine unable to reduce high incidence of deaths on account of cardiac illness, evidence-based success stories from Scientific Ayurveda – spearheaded by Madhavbaug is expected to make cardiac treatment affordable and accessible to many individuals across India.

Madhavbaug, has published over 150 research reports in peer reviewed allopathic medical journals – nationally and globally highlighting its success in treating and reversing lifestyle disorders like diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, hypertension and obesity.

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Heart is a vital organ in our body and maintaining it in the right way does matter a lot. But there are many conditions that can affect the overall functioning of this essential organ, leading to life threatening diseases.  Diabetes Mellitus, High blood pressure, obesity, Smoking and improper diet are few causes that can contribute to a cardiac disease. Among these having high cholesterol (LDL) levels in our body is one of the leading reasons for a person to suffer with heart related issues. 

Cholesterol is one of the main components that helps in building the cell walls in our body. But like it is said anything above the scale is harmful, the concept applies to Heart Cholesterol too. Well, cholesterol is a waxy fat layer found in our body and blood as well. When the levels exceed in our blood, cholesterol tends to block the arteries that pumps blood to our heart leading to many cardio vascular diseases.

Blood Cholesterol is mainly of two kinds  

• LDL (low-density lipoprotein): While LDL is the bad cholesterol that blocks your arteries.
• HDL (high-density lipoprotein): HDL is the good cholesterol that helps in carrying the LDL away from the arteries, keeping our heart safe.

Usually, high cholesterol is due to poor diet, zero exercise, bad sleep patterns and excessive stress. But the level of cholesterol can be controlled or always kept in tab with proper lifestyle changes like-

1. Consuming soluble fiber rich diet:  Soluble fiber prevents some dietary cholesterol from being broken down and digested. Foods like oatmeal, chick pea, kidney beans, lentils, lima beans can lower blood cholesterol.

2. Reduce salt intake: Even though salt does not play a direct role in increasing heart cholesterol, but it does affect a person’s blood pressure which can lead to heart strokes. Replace your foods with low sodium intake or with no salt foods.

3. Eat fresh fruits and veggies: Apples, bananas, prunes, organs, pears help in lowering the cholesterol in the body. Fruits and vegetables are direct source for soluble fibres. So add lots of greens into your diet.

4. Reduce/quit alcohol and smoking: When a person consumes alcohol or smokes regularly, their LDL level increases and HDL level will go down. When consumed excessively, these habits can increase the risk of heart diseases and triglycerides levels in our body.

5. Avoid trans-fat foods: Oily, spicy, colourful, cheesy, sugary all these foods raise LDL levels and reduces HDL levels in the body in return causing heart issues.

6. Lose the extra weight: If you are above the normal weight, that means your LDL levels might be high too. But losing weight a person will cut down their LDL levels.

7. Add omega/fish to your diet: Reduce red meat and replace fish (Salmon, sardines, tuna) in your diet. It will not only increase your omega levels in your body but will protect your heart by reducing saturated fats in your body.

8. Exercise regularly: Be active. It helps in increasing the HDL levels in our body and will reduce LDL and triglycerides. 20 minutes of cardio in a day can slowly boost your cholesterol levels.

Along with these tips keeping yourself calm and stress free, the less your stress levels are the better is your heart. Keep laughing this will calm your mind and will help you in leading a healthy long life.

Dr. Sunil Kumar
Consultant Cardiologist
Columbia Asia Hospital
Hebbal, Bengaluru

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