In the 1970s and 1980s, most deaths in Bangladesh were caused by infectious diseases; Diarrhea is the most common cause of death. As a result of increased awareness, improved medical systems, economic progress, etc., deaths from infectious diseases are gradually decreasing. On the other hand, death due to non-communicable diseases is increasing.
In 1986, mortality from non-communicable diseases was 8%; It increased to 59% in 2014 and 67% in 2016; Of these, heart disease accounted for the most deaths, at about 15%. The second leading cause of death was cancer. Other causes include smoking, diabetes, stroke, chronic lung disease.
What is the reason for this? A deep analysis shows that the main reason for this is the change in our outlook and lifestyle. Due to negative outlook on life, social unrest, family turmoil, economic dissatisfaction, etc., the risk of heart disease is increasing; On the other hand, heart diseases and even heart attacks are happening due to unhealthy eating habits, smoking and physical inactivity. In addition, currently one in five adults in Bangladesh has high blood pressure and one in ten has diabetes.
Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity—these diseases are collectively called 'lifestyle diseases'. These diseases are caused by lifestyle mistakes. Although the manifestations are different, the reasons behind the development of these diseases are almost the same. Therefore, in managing them, the reasons behind it need to be brought forward. But unfortunately the truth is, the underlying causes remain behind, only drugs and surgery remain ahead. But as we all know, there is no precedent for complete cure of these diseases by taking medicine or surgery.
Not only in Bangladesh, the picture is the same everywhere in the world, even in America. A case of the United States tells what is happening there. The US healthcare system is highly developed and expensive. Many are victims of this high-tech medical system, such as former US President Bill Clinton.
Dr. Caldwell Esselstein
Bill Clinton suffered from coronary heart disease in 2004. Bill Clinton's doctors performed a bypass operation after reviewing the overall condition. Clinton was fine after the bypass. Taking medicine regularly and living life as before. In 2010 he had chest pain again. As the problem progressed, two stents or rings were placed in his coronary arteries. Everything continues as before. But suddenly his physical condition deteriorated and he was admitted to the hospital. The two main approaches to treating heart disease—angioplasty and bypass surgery—have been applied to him. But gradually the situation is deteriorating. What to do now?
California cardiologist Dr. Dean Ornish and Cleveland Clinic surgeon Dr. Ohio. Caldwell Esselstein gave Bill Clinton a different treatment altogether. They brought drastic changes in his diet. He is given Whole Foods, Plant Based Diet. It excludes all animal meats (fish, meat, eggs, milk) and includes vegetable meats including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, salads, beans, mushrooms, etc., and is cooked completely without oil—known as a 'vegan diet'. exercise with
Cardiologist Dr. Dean Ornish
Within a few days, his condition began to change. Within six months, he fully recovered and returned to normal work. Amazed at the remarkable results of this lifestyle change, Bill Clinton expressed his feelings to the media. Not only Bill Clinton, many heart patients in America. Dean Ornish and Dr. Caldwell followed Esselstein's program of lifestyle changes and was able to reverse their blockage, i.e. cure heart disease.
Bill Clinton at the age of 76
Research shows that proper outlook and lifestyle and meditation can reduce coronary artery blockage. The results of this study were published on January 1, 2020 in the Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research (JCAMR).
Hundreds of studies around the world have concluded that wrong or unscientific eating habits are a very important cause of these diseases. Recent studies have shown that eating too much animal meat increases the risk of premature death. Dr. from 35 years of long research on human nutrition. T. According to Colin Campbell's book The China Study, excess consumption of animal meat is one of the leading causes of cancer worldwide. Apart from A, the main causes of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes are excess animal foods, sugar and refined carbohydrates, consumption of packaged and processed foods, obesity, lack of physical activity and stress.
