“HEAL” – Health Essayists & Authors League is a non-profit NGO registered under Societies Act dedicated to advancing public understanding of health care issues.

HEAL- A ‘Health Writers’ network of SAARC countries is having its mission to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of health care reporting, writing and to provide educational resources that support the goal of achieving high standards of ‘health awareness’ in the society. This platform will   facilitate ‘Health Writers’ feel more responsible and privileged towards their profession.

HealIndia.com is an exclusive and unique health portal to connect Health Writers, Doctors, Nutritionists, KOLs and general public..

Today in the era of consumer confusion, our mission is to disseminate science-based information on health, food, nutrition and other aspects of wellbeing. As health professionals, we aim to precipitate clarification amidst plethora of mixed messages.

• Creating opportunities for members to meet and exchange ideas.
• To initiate educational and training opportunities for health communicators in all regions.
• Keeping them updated regarding research opportunities in health matters.
• Promoting health writers by nominating them for media awards, research scholarships, and participation in the health seminars as panelists.
• To initiate educational and training opportunities for health communicators in all regions of SAARC.
• Serve as a conduit for members’ health writings to the most prestigious journals of the world.
• Facilitating communication between scientists, doctors, researchers and journalists
• To create a referral repository of health information & inputs for health writers & to keep them updated

• To support the highest standards of reporting, writing, editing, and broadcasting in health care journalism.
• To develop a strong and vibrant community of health journalists.
• To raise the stature of health care journalism in newsrooms, the industry, and the public, as a whole.
• To promote understanding between journalists and sources of news about how each can best serve the public.
• Our goal is to increase public awareness of health in India.
• To promote and reward balanced and accurate health reporting in India and the neighbouring SAARC countries.
• To help in building a ‘healthier society’ through responsible and appropriate ‘health awareness’ amongst the masses.
• To partner with governmental and non-governmental health awareness programs and to help them achieving their real goals.
• To support the highest standards of reporting, writing, editing, and broadcasting in health care journalism for the general public and trade publications.
• To develop a strong and vibrant community of journalists concerned with all forms of health care journalism.
• To raise the stature of health care journalism in newsrooms, the industry, and the public, as a whole.
• To promote understanding between journalists and sources of news about how each can best serve the public.
• To advocate for the free flow of information to the public.
• To advocate for the improvement of professional development opportunities for journalists who cover any aspect of health and health care.

Continuing Nutrition Education: The purpose of organising such CNEs was to celebrate World Heart Day with a focus to disseminate information concerned with “matters related to the heart”. These Continuing Nutrition Education under the aegis of Health Essayists and Authors League (HEAL) National Chapter were aimed to develop integrated thinking on the importance of cardiac care in modern day society, analysing pros and cons of Indian diet as well as developing & improving the sedentary lifestyle.

With changing lifestyles, we are adding fried food to an already existing tradition of rich food commonly being consumed in India. This often leads to rising incidence in coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other associated illnesses in the community - particularly in young men – which is almost twice as high as their western counterparts. These rising incidences of lifestyle diseases are associated with consumption of saturated and trans fats commonly found in Vanaspati cooked Samosa, Kachoris, Chole Bhatures and many other road-side unregulated snacks. Hence, the need of modifying the lifestyle these days is felt more in India where over 50% are young and average age of a heart attack is 30 years.

Series of programmes were conducted in Delhi, Mumbai & Kolkatta with focus on “Smart Snacking Remove Trans fats & reduce standard fats by using Healthy cooking Oils”

In Delhi, we celebrated it on 28th September, the CNE was chaired by Dr. Praveen Chandra, Cardiologist (Director Cardiac Cath Lab, Max Devki Devi Heart & Vascular Institute, Delhi) he share his views on “Overview on Healthy Heart”, in CNE we discussed the nutritional aspect with the help of Dr. B. Siva Kumar, Nutritionist (Former Director NIN, Hyderabad) the topic was “Smart snacking – Remove Trans Fats & Reduce Saturated Fats by using Healthy Cooking Oils”, there was a talk by Dr. T.S.R. Murli (Technical Director – Fritolay, India) he talked about “Use of Healthier Oil in Snacks & Food Products” .Followed by Extra Sensory Perception Mind Show by Deepak Rao – ESP & Mind Reader. Approximately 100-110 Doctors, Nutritionist and 25 -30 Electronic & Print Media attended the CNE.

In Mumbai, we celebrated it on 29th September, the CNE was chaired by Dr. B. Siva Kumar, Nutritionist (Former Director NIN, Hyderabad) the topic was “Smart snacking – Remove Trans Fats & Reduce Saturated Fats by using Healthy Cooking Oils”, there was a talk by Dr. T.S.R. Murli (Technical Director – Fritolay, India) he talked about “Use of Healthier Oil in Snacks & Food Products”, followed by a live Cookery show on use of healthy cooking oils by Nita Mehta, Cookery Expert (National Awardees).Approximately 60 – 65 Nutritionist, 20-25 Doctors & 20-25 Media (Electronic and Print) attended the CNE.

In Noida, we celebrated it on 30th September; the CNE was chaired by Dr. Parushootam Lal, Cardiologist, (Chairman of Metro Group of Hospitals) he shared his views on “How do I know my Heart”. Nutrition aspect was discussed by Siva Kumar, Nutritionist (Former Director NIN, Hyderabad) the topic was “oat - “Oats- New and Emerging Healthy Breakfast”. Approximately 100- 110 Doctors & Nutritionists and 25-30 Media (Electronic & Print) attended the CNE.

In Kolkata, we celebrated it on 1st October, the CNE in association with CMRI (Calcutta Medical Research Institute, CNE was chaired by Dr. Shuvo Dutta, Cardiologist, (Director, Division of Intervention Cardiology, B.M. Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata) he share his views on “Overview of Healthy Heart”. Nutrition aspect was discussed by Dr. B. Siva Kumar, Nutritionist (Former Director NIN, Hyderabad) the topic was “Smart snacking – Remove Trans Fats & Reduce Saturated Fats by using Healthy Cooking Oils”, there was a talk by Dr. T.S.R. Murli (Technical Director – Fritolay, India) he talked about “Use of Healthier Oil in Snacks & Food Products”. Followed by Extra Sensory Perception Mind Show by Deepak Rao – ESP & Mind Reader. Approximately 100-110 Doctors, Nutritionist and 25 -30 Electronic & Print Media attended the CNE.

HEAL India is the first of its kind “Health & Wellness Knowledge” Magazine, initiated under the aegis of serious Health Writers dedicated towards the noble cause of enlightening the readers on various issues associated with health. It is a unique platform catering to diverse health & lifestyle sectors (ranging from health writers, doctors, hospitals, pharma companies & like) in providing the latest updates in the world of medicine, health, fitness & well-being and segments of lifestyle as well. The magazine incorporates comprehensive interactive columns, general health, fitness, beauty, ayurveda, school health section and many more.

We are associated with first & the only Health Writers Network of SAARC Countries- HEAL (Health Essayists & Authors League), which is a pool of Health Writing talent associated with the prominent opinion building media from length and breadth of India and neighbouring SAARC Countries.

We have made a noble endeavour to make it reader friendly, wherein our esteemed readers can connect to  a premium expert panel from a comprehensive list of specialities, questions & answers column, free recipe books, health tips booklets, eating healthy guide, health quiz & more. HEAL INDIA is intended with a cause for the larger health, wellness & welfare of the society.

• First Readers Connect – Health & Wellness knowledge magazine having a bi-monthly issue.
• The first of its kind “Health & Wellness Knowledge” Magazine, initiated under the aegis of serious Health Writers dedicated towards the noble cause of enlightening the readers on various issues associated with health.
• Associated with first & the only Health Writers Network of SAARC Countries- HEAL (Health Essayists & Authors League), which is a pool of Health Writing talent associated with the prominent opinion building media from length and breadth of India and neighbouring SAARC Countries.
• Will include questions & answers column given by National & International experts and KOLs, free recipe books, health tips booklets, eating healthy guide, health quiz ,recent advancements in healthcare sector and many more.
• Articles in the magazine will be made available on www.healindia.com
• Information on Health related topics on Nutrition, Fitness, Health in schools, Beauty, Ayurveda, Lifestyle illnesses etc.
• National & International Research and Studies on various health related subjects.
• Reaching Gold card members of ICICI and High profile customers of Reliance
• Subsidized Consultation with Top Doctors – Discount Coupons

India first E-newsletter published fortnightly showcases the activities of HEAL, seminars, workshops as well as inputs and information associated with health and well being.

Heal e-Newsletter is circulated amongst more than 200 Health Writers, 50 Lifestyle & Beauty Writers across India and SAARC countries and about 1000 Professionals in Health Care industry and Health ministries across India.