The doctor turned actor Ashish Gokhale rejoined medical practice when the country started its war against Covid-19!

While the outbreak of #coronavirus has brought the world to a standstill, the second wave of Covid has caused havoc in India. With people going helter-skelter for oxygen, beds, and medical supplies, doctor-turned-actor #AshishGokhale has an important message for the people of India. The “#MograPhulaalaa’ star emphasized on the need to stay calm during such times and further revealed how stress affects one’s mental health and body. “Imagine you go out for a walk where a few stray dogs start barking at you and you get scared. Your brain immediately recognizes the fear and sends a signal to the hypothalamus to release corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH). CRH then tells the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which further signals the adrenal glands to produce cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. The adrenal gland at this point releases adrenaline and cortisol in the bloodstream to repair the tissues. Adrenaline affects the heart rate, thus increasing palpitations and blood pressure whereas cortisol increases the blood sugar levels and narrows blood vessels, eventually affecting the happy hormones including dopamine, oxytocin, and endorphins.”

“This entire process takes around 2 mins or so. Now, imagine this process being repeated for the whole of last year, due to the constant fear of the virus and the damage it has caused to our immune system!”, he added.

He further added, “Positive thinking is the solution to these problems. Instead of saying ‘I will not be infected by the virus’, let’s say ‘I will not let this virus infect anyone!’ This will change your attitude and your way of living. Moreover, be educated about the virus and do not blindly believe all the messages you read. Take the suggested necessary precautions by the government like wearing your mask, maintaining social distance, sanitising your hands, eating healthy and exercising!”

On the Workfront, Ashish has been part of TV show Tara from Satara and films like Gabbar Is Back and Love Your Family. He will be next seen in a big-banner untitled film by Section 375 Director Manish Gupta and Marathi film ‘Lagna Kallol’ directed by Mohammed Burmawala. The reel-life actor rejoined medical practice when the country started its war against Covid-19 and has completely dedicated his time to cure and heal patients.