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Treatment of COVID at home can be very effective, but only if you know what to do. There is a good chance you don’t know the best way to take care of yourself once you test positive for COVID. Ok, you have put yourself in isolation, but that measure is to protect others. How about […]

Vitamin D prevents Cold and Flu, according to several scientific studies, as elaborated below. First of all, it is an established fact that vitamin D plays an important role in keeping our immune system healthy.1 Unfortunately, most people are low in vitamin D. The problem worsens during winter months, which may explain a high prevalence of […]

Is there a natural treatment of long COVID? You might wonder  about this if you survived COVID -19, but still have symptoms. You are not alone. Many people who recover from COVID-19 continue to suffer from a variety of symptoms for weeks and months. These symptoms are collectively known as Long Covid or Long-Haulers or […]

Wondering which ulcerative colitis vitamins and herbs to take? Well, here is list of vitamins and herbs that research shows to be beneficial in patients with ulcerative colitis.* Vitamin B12 and Folate Most people with ulcerative colitis develop deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate . Therefore, they should take a supplement that contains B12 and […]

Diet for ulcerative colitis plays such an important role in healing this disease. Unfortunately, most gastroenterologists will tell you to eat whatever. At least, this was the advice my doctor gave me when I had my first episode of ulcerative colitis. Deep down I knew, there has to be a better diet. Being a physician, […]

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.) […]

Interested in recipes for ulcerative colitis? You should be as your food plays a crucial role in healing your ulcerative colitis. As we all know, the best food is what we prepare at home. We know exactly which ingredients are going in the food. In addition, home-made food is free of the preservatives and all […]

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 supplement in diabetes can be very useful to control blood sugar levels, according to numerous studies. In general, diabetics are at a high risk of Zinc deficiency due to a variety of factors discussed in this post. Zinc is a trace mineral that is very important for the normal functioning of the cell. Table […]

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, according to experts. Evidence that Magnesium prevents migraine headaches, anxiety and depression I see the beneficial effect of magnesium in preventing migraine headaches, […]

Is there an association between low vitamin D and cancer risk? ? 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 on stress management and 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 […]

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 are the alternatives 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 NP Thyroid – has created a lot of confusion among patients with […]

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.” What Vitamins and Herbs may lower blood sugar? By themselves, vitamins and herbs may not provide adequate control of diabetes, but they are certainly helpful as an adjunctive therapy. According to […]

TSH level is often a misleading test for the assessment of thyroid function especially 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 […]