1-ON-1 SESSIONS
Heart Health Counselling for Patients and Families
At Idhayam Medical Centre, heart health isn't just about ECGs and medications. It's about understanding why your heart is at risk and taking practical, sustainable steps to protect it.
A heart diagnosis can affect confidence, routines, relationships, and peace of mind. Our counselling offers compassionate emotional support, lifestyle coaching, and practical next steps for patients, caregivers, and families.
Each session is tailored to your situation and may support you alongside preventive care, diagnostic evaluation, or non-surgical treatment. Counselling complements medical care and does not replace treatment from your cardiologist.
Risk Assessment
Personalized risk mapping based on age, family history, stress, sleep, and metabolic markers.
Clear Explanation
We explain reports in clear Tamil + English with zero overwhelming medical jargon.
Tailored Plan
A practical roadmap designed to match your profession, work hours, and food habits.
CORE METHODOLOGY
The 5 Pillars of Heart-Healthy Living
Small changes. Big results for your heart.
1. Food as Medicine (South Indian Heart-Friendly Nutrition)
- Reduce excess salt, refined sugars, and trans fats. Add rich millets (ragi, kambu, thinai), leafy greens, and nuts.
- Follow the "Heart Plate": 50% Vegetables & Greens, 25% Lean Protein, 25% Whole Grains.
- Custom South Indian Heart-Friendly Meal Plan — nutritious, delicious, and traditional without bland salads!
2. Move Every Day (Sustainable Exercise)
- 30 minutes of brisk walking 5 days a week lowers heart risk by up to 40%.
- Desk exercises, micro-movements, and home-friendly mobility drills for busy professionals.
- Daily goal: 7,000 to 8,000 mindful steps.
3. Stress & Sleep Management
- Chronic stress leads to hypertension and arterial inflammation. We teach 5-minute vagal breathing & mindfulness.
- Aim for 7–8 hours of restorative sleep to allow endothelial vessel repair.
- Guidance for workplace stress, anxiety reduction, and work-life balance.
4. Quit Harmful Habits
- Every cigarette and tobacco product accelerates arterial plaque buildup. We provide structured quit-support.
- Guidance on eliminating tobacco and minimizing alcohol for cardiovascular recovery.
5. Continuous Monitoring & Accountability
- Regular blood pressure, fasting glucose, and lipid panel check-ins every 3 to 6 months.
- Scheduled digital check-ins and accountability reminders so you stay on track.
Don't wait for a heart attack to start caring
Book a 45-minute Heart Health Counselling Session today. Walk out with clarity, not confusion.