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GOQii Revolutionizes UK Healthcare: Indian Health Coaches Transform Patient Care

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS), a multi-billion dollar government enterprise, has long been a cornerstone of healthcare provision for millions of citizens. In an innovative turn of events, the NHS is now benefiting from the expertise of an Indian company, GOQii, through digital health coaching. This partnership marks a significant evolution in how healthcare is delivered, with Indian health coaches operating remotely to help improve the health of UK citizens.

Traditionally, Western markets have utilised Indian talent primarily for call centres and back-office operations. However, GOQii is shifting this paradigm by leveraging Indian health coaches to provide direct patient care. This model reduces costs and brings a new level of personalised health management to the NHS.

In collaboration with the Modality Partnership, a leading provider of primary and community care services in the UK, GOQii has made significant strides in enhancing patient care. Over the past year, this partnership has reached over 3,000 patients across 44 GP practices and introduced 24 specialized condition management programs targeting non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

The synergy between GOQii’s innovative healthcare technologies and Modality’s extensive care delivery network is driving remarkable outcomes. The partnership is dedicated to reducing the burden on the NHS by revolutionizing the management of lifestyle-related diseases, which cost the UK economy over £13 billion annually. With a focus on prevention and personalised care, GOQii’s approach is yielding impressive results. Patients have reported an average reduction of 5.5 mmol/mol in their HbA1c levels, and 90% of patients have been able to reduce their medication thanks to tailored personal coaching.

At the heart of GOQii’s strategy is its robust digital health ecosystem, which integrates personal coaches, health experts, doctors, and diagnostic tools onto a single platform. This comprehensive approach ensures that each patient receives care tailored to their specific needs. The GOQii App, a cornerstone of this ecosystem, facilitates seamless interaction between medical devices, diagnostics, doctors, and personal coaches. This integrated model provides continuous support, transforming complex healthcare needs into manageable, effective solutions.

Abhishek Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of GOQii UK, emphasizes the impact of this approach: “We started operations in the UK to collectively pioneer a holistic approach that empowers individuals to take ownership of their health journey. GOQii integrates personalised, real-time insights into the daily lives of people living with NCDs, enabling improved quality of life and clinical outcomes.”

The collaboration between GOQii and Modality is not just about technology; it’s about bringing hope and better health outcomes to patients. Dr. Vipan Bhardawaj, Modality’s National Lifestyle Medicine Director, states, “Our Care Management Programmes are unique in the UK. We offer our patients hope that they can reverse aspects of ill health, come off medication, and look forward to adding life to years as well as years to life.”

Since announcing its UK operations in 2022, GOQii has committed to investing £10 million in the UK’s healthcare sector over the next five years. This investment underscores GOQii’s dedication to fostering innovation and excellence in patient care, fully aligning with the NHS’s values and long-term plans for promoting healthier living and prevention.

As GOQii continues to expand its footprint in the UK, its commitment to pioneering innovative, effective healthcare solutions remains steadfast. This collaboration exemplifies how technology and global talent can be leveraged to create more efficient, patient-centered care models. GOQii is not just treating conditions; it is fundamentally transforming lives and leading the charge towards a healthier, more sustainable future.

The integration of Indian health coaches into the NHS framework represents a significant step forward in global healthcare. By providing high-quality, cost-effective care, GOQii is setting a new standard for international health collaborations and proving that the future of healthcare lies in the seamless blend of technology, expertise, and compassion.

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Heal yourself with the magic of “MUSIC THERAPY”

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There is nothing more soothing than music. If you’re stressed, tired or unable to sleep, listening to music can make you feel better almost immediately. This effect is a type of Music Therapy.

The concept of music therapy is not new, especially in India. Music has long been an integral part of Ayurveda, the holistic science promoting a happy and healthy lifestyle. The Vedas, particularly the Samveda, are rich in music mantras and ragas.

Great composers of Indian classical music have practiced music therapy for centuries. It is even said that the classical music maestro Thyagaraja brought a dead person back to life with his composition.

How does it work?

Music stimulates the pituitary gland, which in turn affects the nervous system and the blood flow. Healing with music is believed to work by vibrating the cells of the body, which can effectively change a person’s consciousness and promote health.

Personally, I love music and have always considered it my medicine. Whether I am stressed or confused, music always gives me the right direction. Having experienced a lot of positivity through Music, I wanted to share how music can be a positive healer.

The Power of Music Therapy

Music therapy uses music and sounds to:

  • Help express emotions
  • Cope with symptoms of a disease and its treatment
  • Improve emotional and physical well being
  • Develop self-confidence and self-esteem
  • Re-kindle a sense of creativity
  • Help relax and feel comfortable

You don’t need to have musical expertise to benefit from music therapy. The technique consists of various interventions and planned programs that vary depending on the situation. The type of music is important—soothing music, ragas, relaxing music, and motivational music all have different effects.

Types of Interventions:

A typical music therapy session may include different interventions, which can be grouped into four types:

  1. Performing/Playing: This can include singing or playing an instrument
  2. Composing: This includes any group or individual songwriting process, which can be simple or complex as needed
  3. Improvising: Creating music on the spot or in the moment
  4. Receiving/Listening: This can include a music and relaxation experience, a lyric analysis intervention, or a “moving to music” experience, such as gait training

A “typical” music therapy session may incorporate multiple interventions or just one long, in-depth one. The key is that each intervention is designed to target a specific therapeutic goal and objective.

Benefits of Music Therapy :

The right kind of music helps one relax and refresh. Even while working, light music can improve efficiency. It helps control negative aspects of our personalities like worry, bias, and anger, and can help cure headaches, abdominal pain, and tension. Music therapy is one of the most effective ways of controlling emotions, blood pressure, and restoring liver function. It can also reduce insomnia, schizophrenia, and epilepsy.

Here are some additional benefits:

  1. Coping with work-related stress
  2. Enhancing social skills in children with autism
  3. Symptom management in cancer care
  4. Treatment of tension headaches
  5. Promoting health and wellness
  6. Helping people undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy
  7. Providing physical and psychological support for people with cancer
  8. Assisting people at the end of life
  9. Alleviating cancer pain
  10. Supporting children and young people
  11. Reducing stress
  12. Improving parent-child interactions
  13. Encouraging conversation among people with middle to late-stage Alzheimer’s disease

Music therapy is a powerful tool for healing and improving well-being. Whether you are dealing with stress, health issues, or just need a way to relax, music can be a wonderful companion and healer.

I would like to end this blog with a quote:

“If I should ever die, God forbid, let this be my epitaph:
THE ONLY PROOF HE NEEDED
FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
WAS MUSIC”

― Kurt Vonnegut

We hope this article has enlightened you on the incredible healing power of music therapy. If you have any personal experiences with music therapy or have questions, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Too Much Sugar

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“You are what you eat, so eat something sweet” is a very sweet quote but has a bittersweet reputation when it comes to health! Did you know that carbohydrate, an essential micro nutrient, is a producer of sugar? Sugars, in fact, are simple carbohydrates which are easily absorbed and digested by the body. It is an empty calorie food, has zero nutritional value and provides only energy. It is naturally found in lots of foods. For instance, as fructose in fruits, as lactose in dairy and dairy products and different cereals and grains. 

Is It Really A Villain Of Good Health? 

Along with negatives, sugar has many positives: 

  • It makes anything taste better
  • Provides immediate energy to your body 
  • Naturally found sugars in foods like fruits and vegetables have little effect on blood sugar and are considered healthy
  • It increases happy hormones

Adverse Effects Of Eating Too Much Sugar 

Too much of anything is bad, and the same goes for sugar! Here are some ill-effects it can have on your body: 

  • Weight Gain or Obesity: Too much consumption of white sugar can contribute to weight gain or obesity, due to it’s high calorie content. When eaten in excess, it gets dumped into cells and gets stored as fat and results in weight gain.
  • Type 2 Diabetes: Excessive intake creates problems for pancreas. Body monitors blood glucose levels and produces insulin to help control it. When blood glucose level is high and has more glucose than your body needs, cells become insulin resistant, the control breaks down, blood sugar rises to dangerous levels and leads to Type 2 Diabetes.
  • Hurt your Heart: There is a clear relation between sugar consumption and high BP. Eating too much can harden the arteries and damage heart tissues, which is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
  • Tooth Decay: It is the primary food source for bacteria that can grow in your mouth and cause tooth decay.
  • Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): is a metabolic stress related liver disease. A diet high in sugar and specially fructose, can trigger your liver to store fat which can lead to NALFD.
  • Hampers Immune Function: It can interfere with the immune system as bacteria and yeast feed on sugar. So excessive glucose in the body causes these organisms to build and cause infections.
  • Accelerates Ageing: When it enters your bloodstream, it attaches to protein. The mix of these proteins with sugar causes loss of elasticity and increases premature ageing. Thus, it can mess with your skin by contributing to wrinkles and sagging.
  • Increases Risk of Developing Gout: Gout is an inflammatory condition that causes pain in the joints. Added sugars raise uric acid levels in the blood and increases risk of developing and worsening gout.
  • Damages Kidneys: When blood sugar is too high, the kidneys spill it into urine, which can cause permanent damage.
  • Fertility: High blood sugar impairs reproduction function in both men and women. Excessive consumption can rob essential vitamins and minerals.

How Can You Cut Down The Intake? 

Daily recommended limit of sugar for women is 6 tsp (30gms), men 7tsp (35gms) and for children 3tsp(15gms). Apart from this recommended limit, you can also do the following:  

  • Avoid sugary drinks such as sodas, energy/sports drinks, etc. That will reduce sugar intake and could help you lose weight. Homemade sherbet’s like lemon, kokum or amla, etc. can be a better alternative to sugary drinks.
  • Avoid packaged or processed food in favour of whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, whole grains, legumes and nuts.
  • When you buy ready to eat foods, read nutrition labels. If you know how much sugar is in a product, you can limit the intake of that food. Some of the common names of hidden sugars on packaged food labels are corn syrup, cane sugar, dextrose, agave, high fructose corn syrup, coconut palm sugar, etc. Food manufacturers add sugars in foods like ice-cream, cookies, candy, soda, ketchup, sauces, bread, yogurt, etc.
  • Instead of adding sugar in cereals or oats, try fresh fruits like banana, strawberry, sapota and apple, etc.
  • Avoid protein/granola bars which contain lots of added sugar. Eat low sugar snacks such as nuts and fruits.
  • Don’t store desserts like ice cream, cakes, different sauces in the fridge and biscuits and cookies on shelves to reduce cravings. 
  • Natural sweeteners such as stevia and xylitol can be healthy alternatives to sweet sugar.

Sugary or sweet products are sweet to the tongue but not for the body. Consuming small quantities is the key to healthy eating. For least harm to the body and fullest enjoyment, eat it in moderation. 

We hope this article helps you make healthy eating choices. Do leave your thoughts in the comments below! For more on nutrition, check out Healthy Reads or ask a GOQii Coach by subscribing for personalized health coaching here: https://goqiiapp.page.link/bsr

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Hypertension: Know it to Avoid it

Hypertension Day John, 38, is caught in the grind of a demanding job that consumes his weekdays with 12-hour shifts, tight deadlines, and constant pressure. His stressful work environment leaves him perpetually exhausted and struggling to get enough sleep. To cope with the relentless stress, John turns to partying over the weekends, indulging in late nights and heavy drinking as a way to escape his hectic routine and enjoy his financial success.

However, a few days ago, his life took an alarming turn when he was diagnosed with hypertension, with his blood pressure reading at 170/100 mmHg. The news left John tense and scared, realising that his health was at serious risk. His doctor suggested lifestyle modifications as the first step towards managing his condition.

Determined to take responsibility for his well-being, John began researching ways to improve his health. He discovered a holistic approach to wellness that includes personalised coaching, fitness tracking, and health insights. Through expert guidance, he learned strategies to manage his hypertension, leading him towards a healthier lifestyle and helping him combat the impact of his stressful job and sleepless nights.

Understanding Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the blood vessels. The pressure depends on the heart’s workload and the resistance within the arteries. A normal blood pressure reading is 120 (systolic)/80 (diastolic) mmHg, while hypertension is diagnosed when readings consistently exceed 140/90 mmHg. Since blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day, at least three separate readings taken two hours apart are required to confirm chronic hypertension.

Types of Hypertension

  1. Primary Hypertension: May result from factors like plasma volume and hormonal regulation of blood pressure, or lifestyle and environmental influences.
  2. Secondary Hypertension: Develops as a complication of other conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, kidney disease, sleep apnoea, or certain medications.

What Can Lead to Hypertension?

  • Stress – Chronic stress contributes to high blood pressure.
  • Underlying Health Conditions – Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and high cholesterol can increase risk.
  • Alcohol & Tobacco Use – Both can significantly raise blood pressure and cause other health issues.
  • Age & Gender – Hypertension is more common in individuals over 60, though lifestyle factors are causing an increase in younger adults. Men are more prone at a younger age, whereas older women experience a rise in BP due to hormonal changes.
  • Obesity & Poor Diet – Excess weight and consumption of processed, fatty, and high-salt foods increase the risk.
  • Lack of Physical Activity – A sedentary lifestyle can worsen heart health.
  • Genetic Factors – A family history of high blood pressure may contribute, but healthy habits can override genetic predispositions.

If you fall into any of these categories, it’s time to take proactive steps to maintain your health.

Your Daily Routine for Managing Hypertension

  1. Start your morning on a positive note – Be grateful, relax, and avoid rushing into stressful tasks.
  2. Eat a balanced diet – Include whole foods, fresh vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and healthy fats while avoiding junk food.
  3. Reduce salt intake – The WHO recommends limiting salt to under 5g per day to reduce hypertension risk.
  4. Exercise regularly – Aim for at least 45 minutes of moderate activity daily.
  5. Avoid smoking & alcohol – Eliminating these habits can significantly lower blood pressure.
  6. Maintain a healthy weight – Strive to achieve and sustain a healthy BMI.
  7. Practice relaxation techniques – Pranayama, yoga, and meditation help reduce stress and improve heart health.
  8. Monitor your blood pressure – Regular check-ups help detect issues early and prevent complications.

Why Managing Hypertension is Important

Long-term hypertension can cause arterial damage, leading to complications such as:

  • Heart Disease – Increases the risk of heart attacks and heart failure.
  • Stroke – Can result from restricted blood flow to the brain.
  • Aneurysm – A bulge in an artery that can burst, leading to severe internal bleeding.
  • Kidney Failure – High blood pressure can damage kidney function over time.
  • Hypertensive Retinopathy – Can cause vision loss or blindness.

The best way to prevent and manage hypertension is to prioritise both mental and physical well-being. By reducing stress, eating healthily, staying active, and monitoring your blood pressure, you can take control of your heart health and prevent serious complications.

Have you made changes to manage hypertension? Share your experience in the comments below!

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⚠ Medication should always be taken as per your doctor’s advice, but remember—lifestyle modifications are the key to long-term health!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for general awareness and educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalised medical guidance or concerns related to your health.

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