Heart Attack First Response

Heart Attack First Response Jasbina Ahluwalia Great. You had mentioned that 80% of heart disease can be prevented through lifestyle changes. That is a very colorful way to leave us with those thoughts. Everyone, here’s your chance to ask Ashish any questions you might have. I have the first question here. Welcome, caller. _____   Caller One asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino

4 Mantras for Healthy Lifestyle

4 Mantras for Healthy Lifestyle Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: Wow. That’s amazing. I really appreciate you sharing your inspirational insights with us, Ashish. I’m wondering if there are any last thoughts or a take-home message you’d like to share with our listeners before we give our listeners the opportunity to ask you questions. _____   Ashish Mathur It’s

AIM To Prevent Program: How to Connect

AIM To Prevent: How to Connect Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: Wow, Ashish. That sounds like an extremely comprehensive approach. If there are listeners who want to get involved and potentially be a part of the AIM to Prevent program, how can they go about doing so? _____    Ashish Mathur Doing so is very simple.   AIM To

Heart Attack Prevention Tips

Heart Attack Prevention Tips Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: Given these sobering statistics, I would love it if you would share what the AIM to Prevent program is about. Tell us more about that. It sounds very heartening, so tell us a little bit more about that. _____    Ashish Mathur Heart Attack Prevention: Lifestyle Change I’ll start by

Indians at High Risk for Heart Attack

Indians at High Risk for Heart Attack Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: That is so inspirational. Those numbers you gave out are astounding, when you say the one in five. From what you’re saying, I understand that heart attack and diabetes tend to be widespread among Indians. You had mentioned stress and genetics. What are the reasons for this

South Asian Heart Center: The Need

South Asian Heart Center: The Need Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Ashish Mathur, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the South Asian Heart Center at El Camino Hospital: It’s exciting to have you on. What really led you to co-found the South Asian Heart Center? _____    Ashish Mathur South Asian Heart Center: The Heart Attack It was just a series of coincidences, really. It started when I had my heart attack at the age of

Identifying Stress: 7 Signs

Identifying Stress: 7 Signs Jasbina Ahluwalia We have another question. You’re on the air. Caller Four asks Dr. Jason Beeharilal, Founder of Premier Wellness Associates, LLC: Hi. I have a question. What are the signs of too much stress? _____    Dr. Jason Beeharilal The signs of too much stress can range from every single body system. Let’s go through a couple of them.   Identifying Stress: Neurological From a neurological perspective, meaning brain and nerves, you can have everything

What Is Good Sugar?

What Is Good Sugar? Caller Three asks Dr. Jason Beeharilal, Founder of Premier Wellness Associates, LLC: Okay. I have another question. There are a lot of these substitute sweeteners on the market, like Stevia. I’ve just started using coconut palm sugar. I wanted to know if you have any thoughts on that. Is it a good substitute for sugar? _____   Dr. Jason Beeharilal What Is Good Sugar: Sucralose There are a lot

Is Gluten-Free Good or Bad?

Is Gluten-Free Good or Bad? Jasbina Ahluwalia Thank you so much for your question. We have another question. You’re on the air. Please go ahead. _____   Gluten-Free Good or Bad: The Debate Caller Three asks Dr. Jason Beeharilal, Founder of Premier Wellness Associates, LLC: This is Michelle calling in from Arlington. I have two questions. My first question is, what are your thoughts on gluten? I know that a lot of people

Aromatherapy: Does It Help?

Aromatherapy: Does It Help? Jasbina Ahluwalia We’re going to launch into Q&A. If anyone has any questions that you don’t get to address tonight, there are a lot of ways to connect with Dr. Beeharilal. If you have a question, please press “1.” You can then ask your question directly to Dr. Beeharilal. Here is our first question. You’re on the air. Go ahead and ask your question, please. _____   Aromatherapy and