Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 28: The Taushi Branch (Shakha) of Bharat Vikas Parishad, J&K Prant, organized a talk on `Preventive Measures for a Healthy Heart’ by Dr Sushant Kumar, Senior Consultant (Cardiology), Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Narayana Super Specialty Hospital, Katra at Rehari Colony Jammu.
During his talk, Dr Sushant Kumar, who has vast experience of working in reputed medical institutions of the country, sensitized the citizens present about the various means to prevent the onset of Heart disease and also about measures required to be taken for its effective prevention.
He laid a special emphasis on healthy eating habits and regular exercise for keeping the heart healthy, and spelled out six S’s which need to be carefully monitored. “Sugar, Salt, Smoking, Stress and Sedentary Lifestyle need to be avoided while the sixth S standing for Sleep, 8 hours of which, between 10 pm to 6 am, is essential for keeping the heart healthy,” he elaborated.
Dr Sushant also cautioned against watching mobile screens before going to bed which hinders early and restful sleep. He also stressed upon avoiding red meat and other cholesterol producing carbohydrates. He recommended Yoga, Meditation and a brisk walk of at least 30 minutes a day for all, especially senior citizens.
Earlier, Ajay Khajuria, President, Taushi Branch of BVP Jammu Prant, elaborated upon the ethos of Bharat Vikas Parishad, a strictly non-political organization dedicated to the development and growth of Bharat in all fields of human endeavor.
In her address, Sunita Gupta, Finance Secretary of Bharat Vikas Parishad, J&K Prant, outlined the range of activities and programs undertaken by the BVP in J&K.
Kuldesh Sharma, Sewa Pramukh of Taushi Branch, delivered the vote of thanks. The proceedings were conducted by Professor Ajay Khajuria, Treasurer of the Taushi Branch.
Prominent among others who attended and contributed to the success of the event included Er Jagmohan Sharma, Secretary Taushi branch; Kamni Kesar, Vyastha Pramkh; Chandermohan Sharma, Sanskar Pramukh; Ravinder Jamwal, Print/TV & PR Pramukh; Dr Ramakant, Shehri Kheti Pramukh; Ashok Gupta, Krishi Vikas Pramukh; Sushil Kumar Bhola, Ayush Pramukh; Arvind Khajuria, Paryavaran Pramukh; Vinod Kumar, Jt Secretary; Sushil Sahni, Member; J R Suri, Member; Vinod Sharma, Member and Bharat Gandotra, Member of the Taushi Branch. Participants also included V K Tandon, Dr Satish Sharma, Balwant Singh and Ravi Kant Gupta.