Monthly Archives: July 2013

Preparing to Go – Susan

Posted on July 30, 2013 by alanm1145

Today is my 28th day of treatment, I will have the final treatment tomorrow morning, which involves a deep steam and nasal drops from the doctor.  I am on the 6th day of the thyroid treatment and have had many meals of rice … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Yadagirigutta Temple

Posted on July 28, 2013 by alanm1145

Last Wednesday evening Andrew (a friend here at the clinic) and I left with our driver/guide Murty for the Temple of Narasimha Swamy.  Narasimha is known as a healing deity and Dr. Raju often recommends a visit to this temple. … Continue reading →

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Last Two Days of Trekking

Posted on July 26, 2013 by alanm1145

Yikes it was cold last night! Must have been near 32 degrees F and my sleeping bag was just not up to it. I ended up putting on a couple more layers on top and some socks and made it … Continue reading →

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Clinic Update

Posted on July 25, 2013 by alanm1145

I am beginning my 4th and final week at the clinic.  The days have melted into a haze and we have slowed down considerably.  Dr. Krishna has asked both of us to stay longer and we have been able to extend … Continue reading →

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Trekking Day Four – Alan

Posted on July 23, 2013 by alanm1145

Our wakeup call today is about 5:45. The guide brings me a cup of hot water and I add some green tea leaves that I have brought from home. I am really appreciative of the support staff on this trek. … Continue reading →

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Reading List – Susan

Posted on July 21, 2013 by alanm1145

I brought a few books on the trip I have always intended to read and never seem to start.  First I read Night, by Elie Wiesel, a haunting and beautifully written Nobel Prize winning, memoir about his Holocaust experience as a … Continue reading →

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Second Day (a tough one!) and Third on Trek – Alan

Posted on July 20, 2013 by alanm1145

The second day of the trek was really a tough one. What was supposed to be a 7-8 hour day on the trail I turned into 9 hours. My guide, Sonam stayed with me the entire time and ultimately, the horseman … Continue reading →

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Catching up with the trek in-progress – Alan

Posted on July 18, 2013 by alanm1145

Wednesday, the first day of my trek, Predome picks me up at the hotel at 7:00am. The hotel staff has just set up the buffet, so I hurriedly eat a couple of eggs and we hit the road. For gear … Continue reading →

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Alan’s Arrival – Susan

Posted on July 17, 2013 by alanm1145

Alan was scheduled for three flights on India’s Jet Airways to fly from Leh in the north to Hyderabad in central India on Tuesday, the 16th.  I rode out to the airport to meet him with the Senior Dr. Raju as … Continue reading →

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Treatment Update – Susan

Posted on July 15, 2013 by alanm1145

My original motivation for coming to the Raju family clinic was to cure an autoimmune thyroid issue.  I am back for year 2, based on a positive first treatment last year.  I have come to realize this may take several years.  Honestly, … Continue reading →

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