Trade Promoters hosts healthier lifestyle customer seminar

Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL) recently hosted a successful seminar for its customers, but instead of focusing on the products and services it is known for, this seminar, titled ‘Power your way to a healthier lifestyle,’ focused on the engine of the human body – the heart.

The Guest Speaker at the event held at the Cinnamon Grand on Friday 28August was Dr. Hemal Fernando, Consultant Cardiologist.

Heart disease is often associated with the buildup of bad cholesterol. Dr. Fernando explained that two thirds of the bad cholesterol produced in the human body is attributed to one’s diet and lifestyle, while the remainder is linked to one’s genetic buildup, or family history. He stressed on the importance of eating healthy food with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, and controlling the intake of salt and sugar. He emphasised on the need for regular exercise, and cited regular tests as a means of keeping a tab on one’s arteries. 

“Heart disease is a silent killer. Cholesterol build up starts in your 20s, and symptoms for heart disease can show up much later in life. Regular testing is important once you reach your 20s. The heart is your body’s engine, you need to take good care of it.”

TPLChairman Rohan M. Fernandoadded: “As a key player in the power generation industry with over 175 staff and a significant number of important customers, we feel a sense of duty to create awareness on this important topic.Judging by the number of interesting questions the audience asked the good doctor, I believe we achieved what we set out to do.”

TPL is intent on enhancing the standard of health, wellness and physical fitness of all its stakeholders. In 2014, TPL organised its first medical camp at its office premises, where all its employees had the opportunity to consult a doctor and receive free testing for blood sugar, cholesterol, and eyesight. In 2013, the company held a seminar for its staff on diabetes awareness and primary prevention through lifestyle modification.

Established in 1976, Trade Promoters Ltd. (TPL) is Sri Lanka’s authorized sole distributor for global entities Cummins Inc. (diesel generators and engines for marine, construction and industrial applications), and Schindler (elevators and escalators).