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It is important to manage stress in diabetes on a regular basis. The fact is stress and diabetes are intertwined.  Stress contributes to your diabetes, which makes you more stressed out. In this way, a vicious cycle sets in and you struggle how to get out of it. Many diabetics know their blood sugar gets […]

Magnesium deficiency is known to be associated with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, stroke, migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s disease and muscle pains, to name a few. 1 What is Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in maintaining our health. In particular, it supports healthy glucose metabolism, blood […]

This article on Hashimoto’s thyroiditis covers: Misconceptions about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? What is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Difference Between Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and Coronavirus (COVID-19) What causes Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Symptoms of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis New Treatment of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Misconceptions about Hashimoto’s thyroiditis 1. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis means you have hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid.) […]

Looking for a nutritious recipe for ulcerative colitis? Here is one of my favorite recipes which I consumed a lot – with breakfast, lunch and dinner – when I was having ulcerative colitis. My ulcerative colitis is now cured – thanks to my holistic approach, SNEVM. Almond Muffins Recipe for Ulcerative Colitis Preparing Time = […]

Can vitamin D supplement lower COVID-19 risk? Well, it is a fact that vitamin D is important for the normal functioning of our immune system among other things. But is there scientific proof that vitamin D may protect against novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19? Before we plunge into that, let me explain how our natural […]

Coping with stress and anxiety of coronavirus can be quite challenging, especially if you already suffer from fear, worry and anxiety. Here are tips for parents, teenagers, employers, employees, healthcare workers, patients… to rise above the stress arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Root Cause of Stress and Anxiety of Coronavirus We need to dig […]

Why doesn’t thyroid medication- levothyroxine work in many patients with  hypothyroidism? This is why. The usual treatment approach for hypothyroidism recommends treating every hypothyroid patient with one approach: Give levothyroxine, which is available in its generic name as well as various brand names  including Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Euthyrox and Tirosint. We can call it the […]

SUFI Poems in URDU – JHUMUN is a collection of enlightenment, spiritual poems in URDU. Reading this Sufi poetry can lead to your psychological and spiritual enlightenment. But first let me explain the background of these URDU Sufi poems. I am Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi. I was living an ideal life – successful career, loving family, […]

Vitamin D3 and K2 has amazing health benefits. Research shows vitamin D3 and k2 are important in keeping you healthy and may provide the following health benefits: Strong bones Better Immune system Prevention of heart disease Prevention of cancer Prevention of diabetes Prevention of Autoimmune disorders   Vitamin D3 makes your Bones Stronger Both, vitamin […]

Zinc deficiency and diabetes has received a lot of attention in the recent years.  Two common questions people ask me are: Can Zinc deficiency contribute to the development of diabetes? Can Zinc supplementation help diabetics? Zinc Deficiency And Diabetes Several animal studies have shown Zinc deficiency to be associated with high risk of Type 2 as well […]

How to be stress free in a stressed out world, you ask? Just remember my quote – Keep Your Mind Where Your Body Is. With few exceptions, most people stay in a dream-like state. Their mind is lost in the events that happened years ago or miles away or may not have happened at all […]

You decide you want to lose weight naturally and keep it off but how? You may watch a YouTube video, read quick advice on the internet or buy a book on diet – High Protein, Mediterranean, South Beach, etc….. You lose a few pounds initially, feel thrilled about your achievement and may even post your […]

Causes of adrenal fatigue  are diverse. Sometimes, it is a challenge to find the cause of adrenal fatigue, especially when it is rare. A rare cause of adrenal fatigue is bilateral Hyperplasia of the adrenal medulla, the inner part of the adrenal gland. And the treatment is surgical removal of the medulla (medullectomy) of both […]

Magnesium prevents migraine headaches, anxiety and depression, if taken on a regular basis. In addition, magnesium can be helpful in the treatment of  an acute episode of migraine headache, anxiety and depression. Evidence that Magnesium prevents migraine headaches, anxiety and depression I see the beneficial effect of magnesium in preventing migraine headaches, anxiety and depression […]

Can low vitamin D cause cancer? You wonder!  The fact is that a number of excellent scientific studies clearly show a low vitamin D may be linked to cancer. Low vitamin D is highly prevalent all over the world. There is a pandemic of low vitamin D.  This may be one of the factors for […]

Get rid of Cold in 24 hours naturally using  home remedies without using Over-The-Counter (OTC) cold medicines.  I use this approach in my patients and find it to be very effective. It naturally boosts up your own immune system to fight of the cold virus fast. It shortens the course of the illness and you […]

Parents’ Stress can be over-whelming. It keeps changing its form as your baby progresses from childhood to teenage to adulthood. Before you can be free of the parents’ stress, you need to understand it at a deeper level than what generally learn from talking to other parents or reading books about parenting.  Parents’ Stress when […]

Z Tea-caffeine-free, natural tea for cold-Flu-Covid-19 is created by Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, MD. He uses this special tea on a daily basis since his enlightenment over ten years ago. He gets rid of cold within twenty four hours if he ever develops it, which is a rare occurrence. Z Tea is an important component of Dr.Zaidi’s […]

Here are my quotes-stress management-stress free living The source of stress as well as joy lies inside you. Make the ultimate choice to be stress-free without any outside help. Your conditioned, busy mind is the root cause of your stress. You are not born with this. You acquire it from your society as you grow up. […]

SNEVM is an acronym I created after treating tens of thousands of patients over a period of 38 years. I have practiced medicine in three continents of the world, Asia, Africa and North America.  You can also call it new approach to holistic medicine or alternative medicine. Stress – First component of  SNEVM Stress is […]

Here are my 10 Practical Steps to Getting Healthy. Getting healthy is perhaps the most common New Year’s resolution. People usually simply go thru the emotions of getting healthy. You may talk about getting healthy, but take no action. Or you may sign up for the gym, get on some quick-slim diet, make an appointment […]

“How to prevent hair loss” is a question I hear every day from my patients. “I wish I could have your hair” is a comment I hear frequently. Here is my advice to prevent hair loss and grow healthy hair. Stress Free Living to Prevent Hair Loss Stress-physical as well as emotional- wreaks havoc on […]

What is alternative to Nature Throid or NP Thyroid? You wonder after your pharmacist breaks the news these products are no longer available. Nature-Throid and NP Thyroid are used to treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid.) Recall of Nature Throid – and also of WP Thyroid and NP Thyroid – has created a lot of confusion and […]

Vitamins  for diabetes is an integral part of my 5-step approach to diabetes management, outlined in my book, “Reverse Your Type 2 Diabetes Scientifically.” Most mainstream physicians in the U.S. have totally ignored these vitamins for diabetes. Alternative medicine on the other hand, has made exuberant claims about their efficacy. I review the published data […]

TSH is a misleading test for thyroid function if you have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. It is a useful test only in the follow-up of thyroid cancer patients. What Is TSH? TSH stands for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone. It a hormone produced by the specialized cells in the pituitary gland. It is not your thyroid hormone. TSH is an […]

Can Vitamin D Prevent type 1 Diabetes? The answer is yes. The Relationship Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Type 1 Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes develops due to malfunctioning of the immune system. Mounting scientific evidence indicates that vitamin D plays a vital role in the normal functioning of the immune system. Consequently, vitamin D deficiency […]

The ultimate power lies inside you, not out there. Use this power wisely to live a stress free life and don’t create stress for the others. What is this ultimate power? Its the power to choose! Many people aren’t even aware of this ultimate power. Then, they feel helpless which can lead to depression. The […]

Vitamin D deficiency and Autism link has been on the minds of the vitamin D researchers for years. Finally a breakthrough study. Investigators from Children’s Hospital Oakland Research Institute, Oakland, California demonstrated this causal relationship in a well-designed study (1).Serotonin, a neurotransmitter in the brain is responsible for mood as well as normal social behavior. […]

Insulin in Type 2 diabetes may be harmful. This is why. In Type 2 diabetic patients, diabetes is one of the manifestations of a seriously harmful disease process in the body called insulin resistance. Simply put, insulin resistance means your own insulin—a hormone naturally produced by the pancreas—becomes less effective in doing its job. In […]

“Why do I feel bad despite a normal thyroid test?” you wonder. You ask your physician. “Your thyroid test is normal. Therefore, your symptoms cannot be due to hypothyroidism,” your physician replies in an authoritative tone.  You feel annoyed and frustrated that your physician is not listening to you. On the other hand, your physician […]