Shefali Jariwala’s Death: How Aesthetic Shortcuts Can Take A Toll On The Heart

Last Updated:July 19, 2025, 13:04 IST

The need for quick transformations has led to an increase in the use of steroids and injectables. However, these often come with side effects.

The untimely passing of actor and fitness icon Shefali Jariwala at 42 has shaken the wellness community. While she appeared active and healthy, her sudden cardiac arrest has raised urgent questions: Could silent heart damage be hiding behind aesthetic goals and ‘quick results’?

According to Dr. Mickey Mehta, Global Holistic Health Guru and Spiritual Life Coach, the answer is yes. “We live in an era of aesthetic obsession,” says Dr. Mehta. “Injectables, neurotoxins, and steroid-based treatments are now freely offered at countless clinics without proper protocols or medical supervision. The quest for quick transformation is costing people their core health.”

Steroids: The Silent Saboteurs

Anabolic steroids, synthetic derivatives of testosterone, are often misused to accelerate muscle gain, fat loss or endurance. While they offer immediate visible changes, their long-term effects are insidious.

“Externally, they may sculpt the body, but internally they disrupt hormonal and molecular harmony,” warns Dr. Mehta. “They interfere with the body’s natural communication systems, particularly the autonomic nervous system and hormonal balance.”

Long-term anabolic steroid use can impair heart function even in asymptomatic individuals. Steroids can:

• Causes thickening of heart walls (left ventricular hypertrophy)
• Elevate blood pressure
• Alter cholesterol ratios (lowering HDL, raising LDL)
• Trigger arrhythmias
• Lead to arterial plaque buildup

These effects often go unnoticed until it’s too late.

Ayurveda’s Perspective: A Deeper Disruption

In Ayurveda, the heart (Hridaya) is considered the seat of Ojas – the body’s vital energy and immunity. According to Dr. Mehta, “Steroids are Tikshna (sharp) and Ushna (hot). They aggravate Pitta dosha, impair Agni (digestive fire), and lead to Ama – toxic accumulation that clogs the heart’s subtle channels.”

Over time, this toxic load not only affects the physical heart but also the energetic and emotional balance, manifesting as anxiety, burnout, aggression or deep fatigue. “Steroid misuse disrupts the body’s bio-clock and depletes Prana Shakti – our life force,” Dr. Mehta adds. “When the body is in constant repair, it forgets how to heal.”

The Path Forward: Strength Through Simplicity

True fitness doesn’t come from injections or shortcuts. It emerges from inner alignment, what Dr. Mehta calls “the harmony of mind, body, and soul.”

Instead of steroid-fueled extremes, he recommends:

• Balanced nutrition
• Regular, natural movement
• Quality sleep
• Mindfulness, yoga, and pranayama to protect Ojas
• Listening to the body’s signals – fatigue, palpitations, mood swings

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