Signs & Symptoms:

Mr. Kale experienced several symptoms that prompted his visit:

• Shortness of breath when walking even short distances.
• Disturbed sleep patterns.
• A history of vocal cord palsy and tracheostomy (2002).
• Poor dietary habits and lack of physical activity due to COVID-19 restrictions. Upon examination, his blood pressure was 130/80 mmHg, and his pulse rate was 68 bpm. His BMI was 29.7, and he had gained weight due to inactivity.

Treatment:

The treatment approach focused on natural therapies, emphasizing lifestyle changes and restoring vitality:

• Eliminative diet: Mr. Kale consumed fresh juices like tender coconut water, orange juice, and watermelon juice for three days a week, followed by a soothening diet of fruits and cooked meals for the remaining four days.
• Naturopathy treatments: He underwent various therapies such as hydrotherapy, manipulative therapy, mud therapy, acupressure, and heliotherapy (sunbathing).
• Yoga therapy: Daily yoga sessions were designed to improve his physical and mental health. This holistic treatment was aimed at restoring the body’s balance and eliminating toxins.

Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction (AWMI) occurs when a blockage restricts blood flow to the front part of the heart. This type of heart attack typically involves the Left Anterior Descending (LAD) artery, which is responsible for supplying a major portion of the heart with oxygen-rich blood. If left untreated, AWMI can lead to serious heart damage, causing symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, and extreme fatigue. It’s one of the most severe forms of myocardial infarction, often requiring urgent medical attention. The primary goal of treatment is to restore blood flow to the affected area of the heart, which is typically achieved through medications, lifestyle changes, or surgeries like Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

However, not everyone opts for conventional treatments like surgery. Some individuals, as seen in the case of Mr. Kale, choose natural methods such as Naturopathy and Yoga to address the root causes of their condition. Through a combination of dietary changes, physical therapy, and mental relaxation techniques, many people have successfully managed their heart conditions, highlighting the potential of alternative therapies in the recovery and prevention of heart disease.