Hi Everyone, Greetings from cyberspace! I’m delighted to be blogging here for The Epoch Times. What follows is a bit about me and my inclinations, and an overview of what you can expect to find here in days to come. I’m a medical doctor by training. Thus, all topics health-related fall under my blogging umbrella. […]

If the pace of life has left you exhausted, your adrenal glands may need some support.

The medicinal properties of ghee improve with age. 1-2 tablespoons daily is ideal for most people.

PUDUCHERRY, India—Keeping their family tradition alive, three brothers in India continue to treat patients using a traditional bone-setting method called “putter kattu” that uses neither x-rays nor painkillers nor casts. The three brothers, Murugappan R., Ayappan, and Kannan are third generation healers who work out of a small, one-room clinic in the village of Abishegapakkam […]

Winter makes our daily environment very dry and cold. We can counteract these qualities with specific foods and activities.

Have you resolved to take better care of yourself this year? Eat better? Exercise more? There’s no better way to keep yourself on track with your health-orientated goals than to treat yourself to luxury wellness holidays throughout the year. Here, we’ve selected 12 truly incredible getaways around the globe that will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalised […]

Coconut oil has made the journey from villain to victor in the health food world.

India has millions of traditional doctors providing community based health services to people around the country. These doctors have time-tested cures and want Indian government to recognise and study their herbal medicinal practices.

NEW DELHI—The Indian government is encouraging traditional health care systems in the country, trying to popularize the medical knowledge that has been passed down for centuries.

Tao Garden Health Spa and Resort is located in the lush environment of Chiang Mai, northern Thailand.

A basic concept of nutritional dentistry is that the mouth is an indicator of the state of the body. The color of the tongue should be a major factor in oral diagnosis. Oriental medicine recognizes many different pathologies based on tongue color. The tongue is the most visible internal organ with a very high metabolic […]

I have briefly touched upon the world of Ayurveda but have never actually delved into the true meaning of the word; until now. Experiencing the worlds oldest known medical system, was just what the doctor ordered and so in search of some age-old wisdom, I set out for one of Sri Lanka’s oldest health retreats […]

Often only associated with children, attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and its cousin, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), are both surprisingly common in adults as well.

Think of this recipe as a healthy energy treat that can also double as a light, yet thoroughly satisfying dessert. Plus, it’s just perfection on a hot, summery day.

I would like to thank my father for encouraging me 10 years ago to speak with my doctor about a topic that was too embarrassing to discuss – my lifelong constipation.

Why you get them and how you stop them. . .

Sesame seeds may be tiny, but they have huge health benefits. They were worth their weight in gold during the Middle Ages, and for many good reasons.

Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the “mother of all healing”.

Nature has gifted us unique flavors and fruits for cooling down during the scorching summer heat in a healthy way; some of the sweetest fruits of the year are available only during this period.

Think of natural skincare and what do you picture?

"It is time for people to reclaim their bodies and take more control over their own health," says Farida Irani.