Author and Heart-Healthy Speaker

“This is an insightful recount of a journey on a road to recovery that needs to be traveled for many more of us. Pay particular attention to the chapter titled ‘Diet is More Important Than Exercise.’ We really can’t exercise our way out of a bad diet. The two should complement each other, and always seek the latest evidence in this evolving area, as one by one, all diets—other than the whole-food, plant-based diet—end up with risks that are avoidable.”
— Kim Allan Williams Sr., MD, MACC, FAHA, MASNC, FESC, James B. Herrick Professor of Heart Research, Chief, Division of Cardiology, Rush University Medical Center
“This is the story of a sedentary slob, an opinionated physician, and a heart patient’s transformation into a marathoning, mountaineering, triathloning, and century cycling athlete because of a change in diet, body, mind, and spirit. ”
— Akil Taher, MD

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SPEAKER

For years, I have been an interactive speaker for several pharmaceutical companies in the US, including Pfizer, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical organizations. I have also spoken at varied events, including Rotary Club events.

“I am now focused on spreading the message of a heart-healthy lifestyle driven by personal experience as a recovered heart disease patient and resurgent physician. ”
At the 11th Annual Go Red Event speaking about Women’s Heart Disease at the Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Alabama.

At the 11th Annual Go Red Event Speaking about Women’s Heart Disease at the Gadsden Regional Medical Center, Alabama.

I leverage Zoom to participate in lively and interactive virtual sessions.

I share insights on how you can protect and strengthen your heart, or reverse heart diseases.

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HEART-HEALTHY SESSIONS

South Asians and Heart Disease: The Hidden Threat (October 2020) - Video Discussion with 500 participants.

How a Plant-Based Diet Can Impact Your Life (August 2020) - Instagram Video Discussion hosted by TreeWear.

South Asians and Heart Disease: The Sad Reality (August 2020) - Video Discussion with over 50 participants.

Men & Heart Health, Chai & Just Chat (June 2019) - Panel Discussion (See image below).

The importance of a heart-healthy family as heart disease remains the single leading cause of death.