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What Is EECP Treatment for Heart and How to Prepare for Your First Session

  When a doctor first suggests EECP therapy, most patients feel two things simultaneously — relief that there’s a non-surgical option and perplexity about what exactly goes on during those sessions. If you’ve been prescribed Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP), understanding the process, knowing what to expect, and how to prepare will ensure the best possible results. And this article answers just that, what is EECP treatment for the heart, why it’s done, and a one-by-one list on how you can prepare for your first session? What is EECP treatment for heart patients? EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation) is a non-invasive treatment for individuals experiencing coronary artery disease, angina, or heart failure. Rather than opening your arteries with stents or bypass surgery, EECP employs bands that wrap the lower part of your legs, much like blood pressure cuffs, and then inflate and deflate with air to a specific timing with your heart. This action moves blood back up to yo...

Why Zero Oil Cooking Works Better in Indian Kitchens Than You Think

  Zero oil cooking is practical in India because traditional techniques, spices, and common ingredients already support low-oil methods. It reduces calories by eliminating oil, butter, and ghee while keeping the nutrient content high without losing its flavor or its cultural connections. This guide explains why, answers patient questions, lists actionable techniques, and gives a 7-day starter plan you can use immediately. Why should heart patients consider zero-oil cooking? Added oil increases calorie density and the proportion of saturated and trans fats in the diet. Major public health bodies recommend limiting saturated and total fat to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and unhealthy weight gain. Replacing unnecessary added fats with whole foods and cooking methods that do not add oil helps lower LDL cholesterol and overall energy intake. Is zero oil cooking safe and nutritionally complete? Yes, when planned. “Zero oil” usually means no added cooking oil, not zero dietar...