Dr. S B Hegde is a Non-Invasive Cardiologist, practising at Hegde Health Complex, Shimoga, Karnataka.
Dr Hegde is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), UK. He trained under several specialists at Institutions in the United Kingdom such as Mansfield Hospital, The Russells Hall Hospital, and the Derby Infirmary. He had the unique opportunity of working for two years in the first ever Mobile Cardiac unit of the United Kingdom, which developed in him an immense amount... [+]
Dr. S B Hegde is a Non-Invasive Cardiologist, practising at Hegde Health Complex, Shimoga, Karnataka.
Dr Hegde is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), UK. He trained under several specialists at Institutions in the United Kingdom such as Mansfield Hospital, The Russells Hall Hospital, and the Derby Infirmary. He had the unique opportunity of working for two years in the first ever Mobile Cardiac unit of the United Kingdom, which developed in him an immense amount of confidence and skill. Dr. Hegde attributes his tenacity in handling patients with Myocardial Infarction to the rigorous training he underwent in those two years.
Dr. Hegde also did a postgraduate training course in Cardiology at Wolfson Hospital, Tel Aviv, Israel, at the invitation of the Government of Israel.
From 1969-72 Dr. Hegde worked on a research project that involved detecting the prevalence of Diabetes in the rural & urban areas of Ahmedabad. This work received international recognition and a merit award was conferred on the entire team.
Dr. Hegde has written two books - Live in Style (English) and Iduve Jeevana (Kannada). The books provide useful information on healthy living and prevention/management of lifestyle-related diseases.
Below, Dr. Hegde shares his views on Obesity, its causes, consequences and ways to overcome them.
OBESITY
India , today is the third country in the world in which Obesity is one of the main problems , behind U.S. and China according to the Study published in Lancet, recently . The U.S. topped the list with 35% Obese people in 2013, India and China together have 15% of the world’s Obese population.
We have 30 million obese people in our country.
OBESITY IS A MULTI FACTORIAL DISEASE and it develops from interaction between Genotype and our environment. It involves Conglomeration of Behavioral, Cultural, Physiological, Metabolic and Genetic factors.
Obesity is increasing in prevalence like an epidemic disease. What is disheartening to see is that more and more young children and adolescents are becoming obese along with adults.
Obesity is a life style disease. Consequence of obesity is disastrous such as it increases the risk of High blood pressure, Dyslipidemia, Diabetes Mellitus Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke , Gall Bladder Disease, Respiratory Problems, Sleep Apnea, Cancers of Endometrium, Breast, Prostate and Colon.
OBESE INDIVIDUALS may also suffer from Social Stigma and Discrimination. It is a major cause of preventable death in our country. It poses a major public health challenge.
So if you fall into the following category, you better be careful and start acting: following are the criteria’s you have to look into.
1. If your B.M.I. is more than 25
2. If you are a male and your waist circumference is beyond 90 cm. If you are a female waist circumference above 80 cms.
3. If your weight is over 10% of your ideal body weight.
There are several ways by which you can combat OBESITY, such as
1. Diet Modification.
2. Increase physical activity.
3. Behavioral therapy.
4. Medication.
5. Surgery.
Having said that, most physiological way of tackling with the problem is changing your life style.
For a Holistic and Scientific way of changing your Lifestyle you can approach
Live in style center
Hegde Health Complex,
Park Extension Road,
Shimoga 577201,
Karnataka . India
Lead your life , Don’t let life lead you
Tired of exercising? Wondering why you are not losing that weight? Wondering why your BP and Cholesterol are still not under control? Fed up of hearing “You Have to Diet”
We at “Live in Style Centre” believe in moderation of sorts. We don’t believe in stifling diets that will force you to go back to your binging days.
It is our motto to help you take charge of your life. Lead your life. Don’t let life lead you.
OUR TEAM
1. Dr. S.B.Hegde: An experienced doctor, who knows what he is talking about.
2. A qualified dietician, who is more like your concerned parent planning a healthy diet for you and less like the Military General stuffing you with stifling diet charts down your throat.
It is believed that in China patients visit their doctor when they are well and the doctor is expected to keep them well. Similarly Nothing will make us happier than to welcome a former patient as a healthy person.
3. A Physical Fitness Expert who advises appropriate work schedule depending upon your need and taste. We understand that fat is a relative term. Yes, we really do. Or else Supermodels would have all been announced super healthy. We don’t believe in cutting fat at all costs.
4. An approachable psychologist and psychiatrist who understands your problem more than you understand yourself.
So, here’s how we work.
We customize. This sums up our entire program.
Albert Einstein is said to have quipped ”Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is Stupid”. Each of us has unique body types. So, it would be unfair to measure everyone’s condition with the same yardstick.
Doctor:
“I have a family history of Diabetes”. Will I get it too?”
“ I am just not able to diet”
“ I go on regular eating binges and then feel guilty about it and abstain for a week and then I do an about -turn and start binging again”
Well, our in-house doctor will answer all your queries. First, our doctor will do a clinical assessment of your condition. Here is where your blood sugar and BP levels and personal health issues come under heavy scrutiny to get a clear idea of your ailment (or lack of it) .The doctor will then prescribe the required treatment if need be:
What we teach is healthy life Style.
Psychologist: Our in-house psychologist is very familiar with the sentences” I can’t lose weight,” “ I am pathetic”, “ I can’t get my sugar level down”. Common complaints, We all believe in the importance of the mind in achieving anything. Our psychologist has a great insight into what their patients are going through. The roots of most diseases are found in the mind. While the doctor will look into the physicality of your illness, our psychologist will fire-up your mind to face any challenge. Depression , our psychologist can get down to motivate them , the depressed.
Dietician: Our aim is to keep you healthy. If being healthy meant being thin, then all our super models would have been in the pink of health. No stifling diets for us. We don’t believe in losing weight “ at all costs”, but in losing weight because and only when necessary. (The right kind of Food is nothing short of medicine.) Did you know that there is something called “healthy fat”. A diet comprising the right and correct quantity of nutritious food, proteins, carbohydrates and healthy fats will set you on the right track at once.
And then of course we have our Yoga experts. Group and Individual Yoga sessions will be held regularly and the Naturopathy Doctor and our Physical Fitness expert will put you on different modalities of exercise such as Aerobics/Dance exercise/Stretching exercise etc according to your needs.
Loose that weight, keep it off:
“An Apple a day really keeps the doctor away”
“Fish is brain food”
“Honey is good for Coughs”
“Chicken soup is good for the cold”
“Carrots help your vision”
You think these are just old wives tales? We say no. They are true.
So find out why, visit us at “Live in Style”
LIVE IN STYLE CENTRE,
HEGDE HEALTH COMPLEX,
PARK EXTENSION,
SHIMOGA. 577201
KARNATAKA. INDIA
Contact persons:
1. Ms. Sanjana
2. Sister Asha
3. Dr.Shradda
Ph: 08182 – 223636/271434
Mob: 9538367901
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