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I know, I know….I have not posted in a while. To be honest, I have been a little busy with treatments! Remember that Shiro Basti treatment…I have now done 22 days of that treatment. And rather than taking a treatment … Continue reading →

We calculated it has been 13 years since I last visited the Raju Clinic  in Hyderabad. There are a few things that have changed about the experience……and quite a few things have remained the same. So, I thought it would be … Continue reading →

I have been at the clinic for  over a week. Since the Ayurveda techs do not take a day off, that means I have had nine days of treatments! But what exactly does that mean to have a day of treatments? … Continue reading →

Hello everyone! I am relaunching this blog that chronicles my time at an Ayurvedic clinic in Hyderabad, India. I originally learned about this clinic when I had melanoma about 15 years ago, and given that I had no other treatment options … Continue reading →

The school year has started and our summer adventures are in the rearview window.   I thought an update would be good to close the summer chapter. The first and most important update is about Alan’s wonderful health report.  Alan had … Continue reading →

I am in a bit of a struggle this week. I leave India in less than 3 days and want to savor the relaxation, the healing energy, and friends here. Yet, I am pulled towards looking forward to my departure and … Continue reading →

Sing along if you know the words! I left the clinic late Wednesday night and have two flights to  Chicago with a short stopover in Abu Dhabi, arriving home on Thursday afternoon. After 4 weeks, I am amazed to say I am … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →