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At least a man who
is completely at ease , no matter what questions bounce across the
gleaming table between us. And in the still that comes over a
clinic during the lunch hour; an interview accustomed Dr. Issac
Mathai sets aside his busy schedule to speak about his new centre
that doubles up to offer both mind and body therapy.
What was he offering that other health centres could not?
"Integration of different systems of medicines". he says promptly.
"What is incurable in one system of medicine might be curable with
another."
Was he promising cures? "No. we are offering more and better
choices. and in time, an improved quality of life."
Would the treatment produce side effects?
"None. because we use minute doses of medicine which works at the
energy level of the body," he replies begins to pull out folders
and bulletins to prove his point. There is a restful air
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weight reduction
programmes and much more. "There are different systems of
medicine and there are therapies." says Dr. Mathai. "When a patient
comes to me. I evaluate the case for at least two hours and plan
out a treatment, which may include therapies as diverse as
homeopathy, yoga, deep tissue massage and counselling.
The fundamental principle underlying the holistic therapy is that
the natural defence and immune system of an individual when
strengthened has the potential to heal and prevent diseases.
"The Whitefield Holistic Health Centre will offer rejuvenating
health programmes that are aimed at relaxing and healing the
body.
So whether you want to recover with gentle water therapies or
soothing massages or simple meditation, the options will be
available for the asking
- BY ASHA
CHOWDARY
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him and an
engaging sincerity in the flurry with which he searches out
materials to corroborate his statements.
Dr. Mathai recently established the Wellness Clinic at Richmond
circle in Bangalore. Which is a prelude to what his International
Holistic Centre being built at Whitefield will have offer by the
end of the year. Geared to become a place that will provide social,
psychological and nutritional well being, the wellness clinic
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alternative and
complementary treatment.
So, if you are feeling de-motivated, stressed out, want to stop
smoking, are overweight, want to detoxify, have a long term
illness, the clinic offers the latest in health care techniques to
get you back to normal.
The therapies that will be used include homeotherapy, massotherapy,
color therapy, chirotherapy, naturotherapy, acupressure, yoga,
ayurveda, acupuncture,
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