The Gut – A Guide

Gut health is the foundation of our bodies’ overall wellbeing

- OLIVIA MORRIS

When it comes to wellness, the gut is the cornerstone of the overall health and wellbeing of people. However, according to Dr Saya Pareeth and Dr Hafeel Ambalath, the founders of The Healers’ Clinic in Dubai, it’s a topic that is particularly important, yet often ignored. With both having extensive experience in holistic care and Ayurvedic treatments, the clinic’s clear mantra is about healing from the core. “In our 20 years together, we have devised innovative protocols in traditional and integrative medicine and have advised people in this arena,” the co-founders explain. In keeping with the clinic’s holistic health methods, ensuring the root cause of health issues are dealt with rather than just the symptoms, gut health directly reflects this. “Gut health has always been the starting point for age-old health traditions and our practice too, has always been deeply rooted in this concept,” they explain.

Dr Pareeth and Dr Ambalath sat down with Emirates Woman to discuss their five-year journey with The Healers’ Clinic, what they focus on and the importance of shining a light on gut health.

What inspired you to launch The Healers’ Clinic?

One of the challenges was to first understand why we are born on this planet and then are given this huge opportunity to be able to serve people. As a medical professional, often we are overawed with the burden and responsibility placed on us. One of the primary reasons to start The Healers’ Clinic was to look beyond an okay life and spread the knowledge of traditional medicine, to lead a holistic life. On another level, the rather small number of facilities offering holistic and integrative care was one of the driving forces behind The Healers’ Clinic.