Sedentary lifestyle, coupled with stress and poor eating habits has led to the onset of an epidemic of chronic illnesses like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and hypertension. Cardiovascular diseases, especially, have increased at an alarming rate in the past three decades. Incidence of heart disease and stroke has risen by over 50% since 1990 and is the leading cause of death among Indian men and women.
The severity of the problem can be gauged from the fact that every 33 seconds, one person in India dies due to a heart attack Heart diseases are often treated using invasive surgery such as Coronary Artery Bypass or Angioplasty. However, these options may not always be feasible due to factors such as high blood pressure or elevated cholesterol that can complicate surgery, as well as the high costs involved. The cost of these surgeries can run into lakhs, making them unaffordable for a lot of people, especially those who are not covered by health insurance.
Here are organizations like Madhavbaug proves that holistic cardiac care can be effectively used to treat heart disease without the involvement of any invasive methods.
Started by Dr Rohit Sane, an MBBS doctor, who realised the importance of having a multidisciplinary approach to fighting the epidemic of cardiac disease. Dr Sane’s father Dr Madhav Sane was a renowned Ayurveda expert, from whom he got a good understanding of how both Ayurveda and modern science can be integrated.
Madhavbaug’s unique process - which includes the 4 Pillars: Modern Diagnostics, Research Backed Advanced Ayurvedic Treatments, Diet and Exercise support - has proven to eliminate the need for surgery among lakhs of chronic heart disease patients. They also specialize in customized rehabilitation protocols for those who have already undergone cardiac surgery.
Madhavbaug’s method of treatment does not only heal an ailing heart, but it also helps strengthen the vital organs. Depending on the condition of the patient’s heart, Madhavbaug offers various treatments such as: ● Cardioprotective Therapy: Ideal for people with a family history of heart disease
● Ischemic Reversal Program: Ideal for people having symptoms of heart disease like chest pain, jaw pain ● CAD management: Ideal for angioplasty and bypass patients ● Heart Failure Reversal Therapy: Ideal for patients with reduced blood flow to heart and irregular heartbeats
A unique feature of Madhavbaug is its focus on research. With a full-fledged research team, their research work has been published in various reputed journals like International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, International Journal of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Lancet and International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research, which has proved that if the cardiac patient maintains a proper diet, changes his/her lifestyle, and takes Ayurvedic treatment, conditions such as diabetes and heart disease can be brought under control and in many cases, even reversed.
Modern Diagnostics When a patient walks into a Madhavbaug clinic or hospital, a complete check-up is conducted where various critical parameters of the patient’s health are measured. Tests such as pulse, blood pressure, ECG, stress test and blood test help understand how well the patient’s heart, kidney, liver, and other important organs are functioning. Based on these tests, a customized treatment plan is formulated for the patient.
Depending on the assessment outcome, the patient is then given Panchakarma treatment among other Ayurvedic therapies and herbal medicines. Panchakarma is an ancient traditional Ayurvedic therapy that helps in eliminating toxins from the body to promote healing. Madhabaug’s heart treatment borrows elements of Panchkarma such as Snehan (full body oil massage), Swedhan (Sauna), Hruday Dhara (Drip Therapy) and Basti (Rectally Administered Medicine). Each of these elements plays an important role in improving the heart’s function.
Diet, Exercise & Lifestyle Modifications Alongside Ayurvedic treatment, strong emphasis is laid on the patient’s day-to-day habits to ensure that the treatments show maximum efficacy. This constitutes a synergistic approach where the doctor helps the patient devise an exercise module, yoga asanas, and diet charts that are specific to the patient’s condition.