Lifestyle Management Program

What is it
The Lifestyle Management Program at Escorts Heart Institute And Research Center is a multi-disciplinary-program designed to help an individual achieve an ideal lifestyle, tailor-made to his needs, leading to a healthy body and a healthy mind.
The risk factors assessed from blood tests, lipid profile as well as lifestyle factors of stress, diet, physical activity and personal habits are addressed through this program in a holistic manner. Changes in lifestyle is the only long lasting method of prevention, ensuring a healthy body and mind and is recommended for all adults above thirty years.

The program has three components, focusing on physical activity, stress management and diet. Special emphasis is also laid on cardiac health, a silent killer, for which Indians as a community tend to be prone for and the program is especially helpful for people with cardiac problems or those with a family history of the same.

LIFESTYLE TEAM
A multi-disciplinary team comprising the following runs the program:

• Cardiologist
  
• Physiatrist (specialist in rehabilitation medicine)
  
• Psychologist
  
• Nutritionist

THE PROGRAM
Management is tailored to control individual risk factors as revealed in the screening and assessment process.

The individual is advised on his / her

• Physical activity and exercise training (depending upon assessment of functional capacity)
  
• Weight management
  
• Personalized diet
  
• Stress management
  
• Attitudinal issues for psycho-social well being

FOLLOW -UP
Individuals are followed up periodically to help attain mutually set goals and to monitor the progress.

BENEFITS

• Lowers risk of heart disease.
  
• Improves muscular endurance, strength and flexibility.
  
• Reduction in stress levels.
  
• Reduction in weight.
  
• Improved psychosocial well-being.
  
• Understanding of basic principles and importance of healthy nutrition.
  
• Creating awareness and responsibility for health related behavior change.

HOW TO JOIN
Contact through any of the following to take an appointment on a suitable date for a check-up and assessment:

• Phone 682 5000, 682 5001 (extns. 4031and 3020), 682 5004 or 682 5005 (Direct).
  
• Access www.ehirc.com
  
• Fax on 682 5052.

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES *
First Consultation and assessment Rs. 200
Subsequent visits Rs. 100
Workshops and Group Therapy Customized packages available on demand.

* Valid as on 1st August, 2001. Subject to change anytime at the sole discretion of EHIRC. Cleared by AK/31.10.01