Department of Cardiology
Lifestyle-based cardiovascular medicine — using Yoga therapy, Ayurvedic cardioprotective herbs, and therapeutic diet to manage, rehabilitate, and reverse heart disease.
Integrative Cardiology
Arogyadhama's cardiology department specialises in lifestyle-based cardiovascular medicine — using the power of Yoga, Ayurveda, and therapeutic diet to reverse, manage, and rehabilitate heart conditions.
Cardiovascular disease is the world's leading cause of mortality — and the majority of risk factors are lifestyle-modifiable. At Arogyadhama, we treat hypertension, CAD, and cardiac risk factors as conditions that can be profoundly influenced by the integrative medicine approach.
S-VYASA's landmark research on Yoga's cardiovascular effects demonstrates statistically significant reductions in blood pressure, heart rate, and sympathetic nervous activity. Specific pranayama practices like Bhramari have been shown to lower blood pressure within minutes — effects confirmed by clinical trials.
Our cardiac rehabilitation programme combines gentle yoga therapy, progressive physiotherapy, Ayurvedic cardioprotective herbs (Arjuna, Guggul), and a comprehensive therapeutic diet to support complete cardiac recovery.
Our Specialisations
Healing the Heart
Cardiovascular health is profoundly influenced by lifestyle, stress, diet, and nervous system balance — all areas where integrative medicine excels.
Slow pranayama (Bhramari, Nadi Shodhana) activates the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing heart rate and blood pressure. Cyclic Meditation reduces cortisol and improves cardiac autonomic balance.
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) — the heart herb — is the cornerstone of Ayurvedic cardiac care. Guggul manages cholesterol. Punarnava addresses fluid retention. All integrated with conventional lipid management.
Therapeutic diet: low-fat, high-fibre, plant-based with therapeutic fasting protocols. Garlic therapy. Hydrotherapy improves peripheral circulation and cardiac efficiency.
Graded cardiac rehabilitation exercise programme — carefully monitored and progressively intensified. ECG monitoring during early rehabilitation phases ensures safety.
Led by Dr. R. Nagarathna & Dr. Amit Singh
Every department at Arogyadhama is anchored by Dr. Nagarathna's clinical leadership alongside Dr. Amit Singh, supported by a team of consulting physicians from across our integrative disciplines.
Dr R Nagarathna
MBBS, MD, FRCP · Founder Director, Arogyadhama
A pioneering integrative physician with over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Nagarathna oversees protocols across every department — combining conventional medicine with Yoga, Ayurveda, and Naturopathy.
Dr Amit Singh
BAMS, MD, PhD
Medical Superintendent at Arogyadhama, Dr. Amit Singh leads day-to-day clinical operations and works closely with department heads to ensure seamless integrative care for every patient.
Consulting Doctors
Dr. Titty George
Dr. Moodal Giri Shankara
Dr. Prajwal Rao
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