Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Feb 26 : Keeping in view the importance of yoga and meditation in prevention of cardiovascular diseases and dissemination of information regarding same among the masses Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long Cardiac awareness cum health checkup camp at Vishwayatan Yogashram Trust , Katra with the main aim of educating the ever growing importance of mind body practices and yoga in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with cardiovascular diseases.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil Sharma stated that the cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Most CVDs could be prevented by managing their risk-factors. Lifestyle modification reduces the risk of CVDs and is thus useful for the primary prevention and better management of the CVDs. Yoga is a mind-body practice that originated in ancient Indian philosophy and is gaining popularity as a therapeutic measure in the Western world. Evidence suggests that yoga-based lifestyle intervention might retard and possibly revert the progression of CVDs. Yoga is an integrated system of self-culture which aims at harmonious development of body, mind and covers all aspects of human life that lead to physical wellbeing, mental harmony culminating into positive thinking, happiness and peace,” he said.
He elaborated that the Yoga has emerged in the forefront of holistic medical care due to its long history of linking physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Research in yoga therapy (YT) has associated improved cardiovascular and quality of life (QoL) outcomes for the special needs of heart failure (HF) patients. Current therapies fail to reverse exercise intolerance, fatigue, and other well-known symptoms of HF, thus encouraging the investigation of a systems biology or integrative medicine approach involving either mind and body methodologies or alternative therapies for HF management. In addition, yoga as a treatment modality for the HF patient may lead to a decrease in symptoms and improved quality of life (QoL) because of gains in muscle strength, improved endurance, flexibility, and decreased anxiety. Yoga is the alternative strategy patients prefer since it involves both stress management and exercise. It is one of the most popular complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices, incorporating Asanas (postures), Pranayama (breathing exercises), Dhyana (meditation), and certain philosophical principles to create a sense of well-being.
He added that Yoga is a mind-body activity that involves moving through a series of body poses and breathing exercises that can improve strength, flexibility, balance and relaxation. practicing yoga may help lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol and blood glucose levels, as well as heart rate, making it a useful lifestyle intervention.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Gopal Dutt (BMO Katra), Dr Dhaneshwer Kapoor and Dr Hari Krishan Padha. Paramedics and volunteers include Kamal Sharma, Sahil Sharma, Gourav Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Rajkumar, Yogesh Kumar, Amandeep Singh and Maneet Kumar.
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