1-ON-1
SESSIONS
Heart Health Counselling for Patients and Families
At Idhayam Medical Centre, heart health isn't just about test 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.